Dry Brush Treatment for the Face
Exfoliation is the key to younger, more vibrant and healthier skin. Alpha hydroxy masks as well as glycolic peels can exfoliate your skin; a cheaper, more natural route is to perform facial dry brushing. Does this Spark an idea?
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Basics
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The epidermis is the top layer of skin that is made up of different layers of cells; the outermost layer is called the horny layer, made up of dead skin cells. Over a period of 25 to 30 days, the skin sloughs off its outermost layer on its own. Exfoliation speeds up this process to reveal healthier, more vibrant skin.
Facts
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According to Dr. Katie Rodan, Dr. Kathy Fields and Dr. Lori Bush, authors of the book "Write Your Skin a Prescription for Change," exfoliation is probably the most important part of a skincare regimen and it becomes increasingly important as you age.
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Dry Face Brushing
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Face brushing is done with a dry, soft natural or nylon bristle brush. Simply massage it over your face using gentle strokes upward and circles around the T-zone if your skin is oily to loosen blackheads. Make sure to follow with a gentle moisturizing cream.
Circulation
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Dry facial brushing not only will slough off dead skin, but it will also help to improve circulation. Improved circulation leads to a healthy blush in the face, giving the look of healthier, younger skin.
Considerations
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Dry brushing can also be performed on the entire body. Rodan, Fields and Bush write that using a dry brush or loofah will improve circulation and lymph and blood flow. When you dry brush you body, start at your feet and work up to the core of your body; then go to your shoulders and work down to your center again for optimal benefits.
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References
- Beautiful on Raw: Facial Brushing
- "Write Your Skin a Prescription for Change"; K. Rodan, K. Fields and L. Bush; 2009
