Toxins!
Yes, those nasty harmful substances that are harmful to our health and a lot of these toxins enter through our skin.
Skin absorption is the transport of chemicals from the outer surface of the skin to both the skin and circulation, it can be from the environment, cosmetics, chemicals, cleaning products, food and skin products, poor lifestyle and illness.
Toxins are also produced in the body due to poor gut health. The food particles are not digested well enough to be absorbed across the gut wall pass down the alimentary canal where they rot, forming chemicals that irritate the mucosal lining of the G.I. tract.
Our bodies help filter toxins by its design but can get overloaded so it’s good to aid the detox process.
Drinking water, exercising as well as a good night’s sleep will help rid the body of toxins.
Adding dry skin brushing to your daily routine with boost your body’s ability to filter out these harmful toxins.
What is dry skin brushing?
Dry skin brushing is gently brushing the skin with a natural bristle brush. Using firm but gentle movements towards the heart. It exfoliates, stimulates, cleanses and tones.
There are many on the market, with or without handles for you to choose from. I have used Elemis, Body shop, Botanics.
Use your brush 1 to 2 times per week before your bath or shower, make sure your skin is dry skin, use with firm, long flowing movements starting at the feet, working your way up the body, always move towards your heart.
Use a lovely natural hydrating wash and nourishing moisturiser or oil afterwards and massage in the direction of the heart, using long gentle but firm movements. I don’t use loofahs or abrasive scrubs because loofahs are a perfect environment for bacteria to thrive! And the harsh scrubs can cause damage to the skin by causing micro-tears on the surface.
Clean your brush every week with mild shampoo and never brush over raised bumps, moles, warts or broken skin.
Why use a body brush?
As we get older, our bodies don’t shed the layers of dead skin cells fast enough so it’s a great way to exfoliate!
Regular exfoliation prepares you skin to absorb key ingredients by improving circulation, helping to support a healthy metabolism, whilst eliminating dead skin cells to help aid the body’s natural detoxification process.
It can help improve the look of cellulite, (Cellulite is a compose of toxic fat which builds below the skin giving you that dimpled effect) prevent ingrown hairs and improve skins texture so your skin is smoother and more even toned.
It can also help with hormonal imbalance!
The body’s lymphatic system is a large circulatory system that helps carry away fluid and waste proteins Aswell as move hormones through the body, so stimulating the lymphatic system through dry brushing helps get those hormones to where they should be as they influence nearly every cell and organ function in the body.
Aiding the Lymphatic system can help many menopausal symptoms including water retention, mood swings, insomnia and fatigue.
So, pick up that brush and get going, it will be worth it as part of your menopausal self-care. Your skin will feel soft and clean and totally refreshed.
Happy Glowing
Sending blessings
Helena
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Gut Health Supplements – www.zinzino.com – Zinzino
Elemis detox brush and BOTANICS are the brushes I have used.