Soft, smooth, and even skin is something we all want; especially during summer months when we are showing off our skin on a daily basis.
There are many techniques used today for achieving beautiful skin, but one of the most interesting to us is the brushing method.
Brushing is loved for many reasons: it feels like a massage, it encourages healthy circulation, it’s an excellent form of exfoliation, it has been said to improve the appearance of cellulite.
How to Use the Brushing Method
We are going to share with you, the proper steps for “brushing” the skin.
First things first, you will need a body brush with a strap, not a handle. This is necessary for giving you full control over the movement and pressure of the brush.
Once you have your brush you will want to follow the steps listed below.
- Slid your hand underneath the strap of your body brush in order to give you full control.
- Begin by brushing one of your thighs. Work in a swirling patterns all over the skin. You will immediately notice dead skin flaking off. Be sure to concentrate on the sides and backs of your thighs where cellulite tends to be more noticeable.
- Continue this swirling brushing motion for 90 seconds before switching to your other thigh.
- Continue with this same pattern of brushing onto your lower legs. The shins are the driest area of the lower leg so be sure concentrate on that area for a little extra time. Do this for 90 seconds on each lower leg.
- Once you have completed the legs, continue the process on your arms, stomach, chest and back. If you have areas that are prone to skin irritation such as eczema or acne, be sure to avoid those spots.
- Now that you have completely brushed your whole body, you can apply your body oil of choice.
This is a wonderful practice to get into the habit of doing. Brushing and adding oil to your skin before the shower will keep your skin protected from the drying effect of the hot water. If you are more of a multitasking person, do this while you watch TV or listen to music. The results seem to come with time so give it about a month! It has been reported that dimples from cellulite were far less prevalent and cellulite as a whole was less noticeable.
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