How to massage with a dry brush

How to prepare your body, which all winter hiding in a cocoon of sweaters, down jackets and warm tights, for the summer season? One of the most discussed, effective and inexpensive procedures is a dry brush home massage, which combines lymphatic drainage, stimulation of blood circulation, getting rid of cellulite and scrubbing. For the skin to be elastic and well-being excellent, a beautiful woman should have a good daily habit!



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Editorial "Site" will tell you why and How to do a dry massage with a brush All well-groomed women at 25 and 50. The technique is not new, but effective!

Brush for dry massage The benefits of dry massage

1. Detox therapy
   Failures in the lymphatic system lead to the accumulation of toxins and intoxication of the whole body. Massage with a hard brush in the direction of outflow of lymph makes it accelerate and return to fulfilling its direct duties - cleansing the intercellular space of excess fluid and normalizing the water-salt balance. Are you asking what detox can do for your hips? As a result of massage, metabolic processes are launched with renewed force, the procedure helps to remove excess fluid and reduce swelling, so that the body looks more toned, and the skin is elastic!
   
   
   
   
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2. Improving circulation
   Intensive dry massage improves blood circulation in problem areas of the skin, stimulating the excretion of metabolic products. Accelerated blood flow will give a feeling of vivacity, so it is better to massage with a brush in the morning, immediately before the shower, and not at night.
   
   
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3. Exfoliation
   A dry brush is able to remove keratinized cells from the surface of the skin without additional abrasives - as a result, the skin becomes smooth and elastic. Mechanical exfoliation helps improve skin texture, promotes cell renewal, saturates tissues with oxygen, affects the overall appearance. Help your skin breathe with regular dry massage! No wonder top models and star beauties prefer home mechanical scrubbing expensive salon.
   
   
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4. Reducing signs of cellulite
   One of the most enjoyable and visual benefits of regular massage! One theory of cellulite is that the problem is caused by the accumulation of toxins that cause fat cells to clog connective tissue. With the help of regular dry massage, you can physically affect the ill-fated bumps, break them and give the body the opportunity to independently remove toxins using lymph. The bristles affect only the surface of the skin, respectively, can not fight cellulite directly, but smooth and elastic skin makes its manifestations less noticeable. In addition, any massage increases muscle tone, and rubbing with a dry brush is no exception.
   
   
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5. Combating imperfections
   Women who do dry massage regularly, unanimously agree: the procedure helps rid the skin of rashes, prevents the appearance of ingrown hair, is an excellent assistant in the treatment of acne and makes even old stretch marks less noticeable.
   
   
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6. Improving overall well-being
   In addition to the advantages described above, dry massage is attributed to a number of magical properties: increased immunity, normalization of the hormonal background and the work of the sebaceous glands, strengthening the nervous system and normalization of digestive processes. What a mood after the massage!
   
   
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We will not go around the bush, but rather talk about the technique of dry massage using a natural brush. I'm sure you're interested!

Subtleties of performing massage

1. The main trick is to choose the right tool. For dry rubbing of the body, it is important to choose a high-quality and comfortable brush with natural bristles (from cactus fibers, palm trees or boar bristles) and, importantly, with the right stiffness for your skin.
   
   
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2. Massage with a dry brush should be carried out in the morning before taking a shower on dry skin. This morning ritual is invigorating and uplifting.
3. All movements should occur from the bottom up in the direction of the heart (this is how the lymph moves). Start a massage with the feet, pay attention to the fingers, walk along the ankles, shins, thighs, buttocks, thoroughly massage the back, stomach, chest and hands. Problem areas should be given a little more attention. The abdomen and chest should be massaged not so intensively, and the heart area should be avoided altogether. Important! Places with lymph nodes are better to bypass (arms, groin, hamstrings).
   
   
   
   
   
4. You can start a course of dry massage with a daily 3-minute procedure, gradually increasing the time and giving the skin to get used to. Take your time, be careful, after proper massage, the skin should be slightly roared. If you feel severe discomfort, and the skin is burning with fire, you should either change the brush or reduce the intensity of the procedure. Your job is to get the most out of it, not scratch yourself unconscious.
   
   
5. The result of the massage is better fixed with a contrast shower, and then apply an effective cream, lotion, oil or anti-cellulite to the skin. By the way, the effect of the latter after the procedure will be much higher.
6. After the massage, drink a glass of warm water, you can with lemon, or green tea (for example, a match) to restore the water-salt balance, as well as remove toxins.
   
   
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7. Do not forget to take care of the brush, wash it regularly, sushi thoroughly and do not allow it to be contaminated.

Contraindications

1. In no case do not brush abrasions, cuts, bruises, as well as inflamed and affected by varicose veins, psoriasis or eczema areas of the skin.
2. Beauticians recommend not to combine the procedure with a tan.
3. During self-massage, try to avoid areas where there are moles and papillomas.
4. Refuse massage during colds, poor health and elevated body temperature.
5. Of course, this procedure is unlikely to benefit owners of too thin and sensitive skin. But you should not refuse massage - just replace the brush with a softer one or a mitten for peeling.

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If you notice that the oval of the face has lost its former contours, the stomach has become somewhat loose, and the body is swollen, do not hurry to sit on a grueling diet! Lymphatic drainage body massage A simple and affordable wellness trick that will take you no more than 5 minutes a day, will help cleanse the body from the inside and out, but most importantly - will bring you closer to the cherished dream of a healthy and beautiful body.

Do not forget to tell about this useful habit to friends, and in the comments shared impressions of dry massage. Not so long ago we talked about the Japanese lymphatic drainage massage of the face zogan, which will help to forget about the second chin and the folds on the neck, and the skin on the cheekbones, around the eyes and lips will make noticeably toned.