Dry Brushing and its Benefits

Dry Brushing is a skin exfoliating technique that has been around for centuries.

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Dry brushing is a skincare technique that uses a firm, dry brush to exfoliate the skin gently. It is typically done before showering on dry skin using long, sweeping motions.

The practice of dry brushing has been embraced by various cultures throughout history, from Ayurveda to Ancient Egypt, Rome, and traditional Chinese medicine. Here are some historical examples of dry brushing across civilizations:

• Ancient Egypt: Renowned for their advanced beauty rituals, the Ancient Egyptians are believed to have practiced dry body brushing for thousands of years. They also exfoliated using natural enzymes from sour milk and wine to achieve soft, radiant skin.
• Ayurveda: In India’s 5,000-year-old holistic health system, Ayurvedic dry brushing — known as Garshana — was used to enhance circulation and blood flow. Traditionally performed with raw silk or linen gloves, many today opt for a natural bristle body brush to achieve similar benefits.
• Traditional Chinese Medicine: Dry brushing in traditional Chinese medicine often involved dried fibres from the Luffa gourd (silk squash), commonly known as a loofah. When used alone or combined with sesame oil, it helped exfoliate…