It won’t “detox” you from the inside out, but there are some legit benefits.
Starting at your feet, brush in a clockwise circular motion, Dr. Gohara recommends, working your way up your legs, butt, stomach, back, then décolletage. She says that these movements will allow you to apply pressure more evenly compared to rubbing up and down or from side to side.
Depending on the area, you can also adjust the pressure and speed accordingly. For example, the soles of your feet may require a firmer touch compared to your more delicate neck area. If during the process you experience any swelling, pain, bleeding, or—in some skin tones—redness, stop immediately, Dr. Pomerantz says. Because that means you’re going way too hard or your skin is getting irritated.After all that exfoliating, Dr. Pomerantz suggests taking a shower to rinse away the dead skin cells.
“While you’re in there, make sure to wash off lingering flakes or dirt on the brush with soap and water too,” she adds. That way, you’re not continually scrubbing yourself with the same gunk you were trying to get rid of in the first place. As you might imagine, a dirty brush isn’t very hygienic, and it can also clog your pores and infect any open wounds, Dr. Pomerantz notes.Your newly polished skin deserves some much-needed hydration, especially after so much sloughing and scrubbing.
, or shea butter—all of which help to lock in moisture and prevent further water loss and dehydration, Dr. Gohara says. Some options to try:
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