Younger looking skin
Every 30 days the sking renews irself from the inside out, producing a layer of dead cells on the surface which, if left unattended, not only leave it looking dull, but create blemishes and blockages, which prevent it working efficiently. daily dry brushing removes this layer of dead cells as it forms, creating the transluence of healthy blood flow under the surface and the appearance of healthier, yonger looking skin. Brush using long sweeping strokes, working from the feet and hands towards the heart. Skin will be sensitive at first, so be gentle. With very delicate skins brush with soft, pure Bristle or Japanes Sisal brushes to begin with, and the skin will soon firm up. The benefits are almost instant as the skin will tingle, feel softer and take on a healthy glow immediately.
Lymphatic Detox
As the largest organ of the body, skin, just like the kidneys and liver, is responsible for removal of waste and toxins. In fact about 30% of body waste is eliminated via the skin, throught sweat glands and lymphatic capilluaries under the surface. Unlike veins, which have the heart to keep things flowing, the lymphatic system does not have a pump, relying instead on muscular activity to more the lymphatic fluid along and drain the waste safety away into the digestive system. As a waste disposal system, it is overworked by unhealthy diets, or hindered by medical conditions such as diabetes and because of its reliance on muscular activity, lack of exercise or a sedentary lifestyle will also have a negative effect on lymphatic drainage.
Protect the immune system
When lymphatic drainage becomes stuggish, the skin appears puffy through retained fluid, blemishes appear, as toxins are expelled through the surface and cellulite can result, as fluid and toxins become trapped on the fatty layers under skin. More importantly, a poorly performing lymphatic system can cause damage to the immune system and more serious conditions could result.
Essential part of detox
Toxins form in the body as by-products of normal cellular activity, not just as a result of an unhealthy lifestyle. Daily dry body brushing stimulates the lymphatic system and ensures that all cellular waste is removed efficiently. A firm fibre brush will suffice, but newer developments in brush technology have incorporated rubber pins into the brush head with the fibres, to apply a firmer pressure to the lymph capilliaries under the surface of the skin whilst brushing. This is particularly useful during any detox programme, to kick star the system into action and make sure is is prepared to cope efficiently with the extra workload of toxin removal.
