The reason you should dry brush is to detoxify your skin. The integumentary is a complex system of nerds, glands and cell layers. It’s only a few millimeters thick, but skin is the largest organ of the body. We drink water to help hydrate our skin from the inside out. We dry brush to help unclog pores and eliminate dead cells; allowing toxins that may be trapped in the skin to release. Approximately one third of your body’s toxins are excreted through the skin.
What is dry brushing?
Dry brushing is a treatment that exfoliates dead skin cells and brings blood to the surface of the skin. When you dry brush you are promoting a healthy glow and helping to flush the lymphatic system. Who wouldn’t want those results? Brushing also improves circulation by speeding along the flow of vital fluids in the body; like blood and lymph.
Dry brushing has been used for centuries to keep the body healthy and the skin looking amazing. The holistic practice of dry brushing has many benefits for both internal and external health. Traditionally, this practice has been most popular in Scandinavia and Russia. Dry brushing is also part of any Ayurvedic treatment regime and offered on many spa menus. You can buy a dry brush easily in any health food or beauty supply store and get all these health benefits yourself in the comfort of your own home.
How do I dry brush my skin?
The best way to dry brush is to just simply run a firm, natural bristled brush over the skin swiftly in an upwards motion. Always brush toward the heart. Loosening the dead skin cells helps soften the skin. Oil, dirt and residue from the pores will also help to be released. You are simultaneously stimulating the lymphatic system when you dry brush, which is a major part of the body’s immune system. Dry brushing is best done in the morning before you shower to eliminate dry skin, toxins and waste. Anyone who is new to dry brushing will notice the benefits of exfoliation on their first brush!
We offer dry brushing as an add on for our Mobile Massage Services.
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Bridget Riley brings the spa experience into NJ client’s homes based on the theory that an hour of body work should be followed by an hour of rest. She is the owner of Pampered Spirit, the premier mobile massage business in the State of New Jersey. Pampered Spirit has a boutique location which serves as a dispatch center for mobile massage therapists and a serene enclave for onsite clientele.
Ms. Riley’s wellness empire has been featured on national television and has grown to 40 team members strong. In addition to being an established body worker and certified massage therapist, as a wellness coach she has orchestrated workshops for several universities and companies.
Notable clients include NFL Films and the Atlantic City Convention Center. As the industry continually evolves, so does Miss Riley. Her current focus is Wellness Coaching after studying the subject at Duke University.