Ready to feel energized and radiant in just a few minutes? Of course you are! Wake up your skin and your senses with one of my all-time favorite morning rituals – the invigorating practice of dry skin brushing.
Dry brushing the skin of the entire body (except for your face, neck, chest and genitals) before showering with a special brush made specifically for this purpose is a fantastic method for boosting circulation and stimulating and supporting improved functioning of the entire lymphatic system – so important for our immune health and detoxification.
In addition, dry brushing exfoliates the skin leaving it feeling soft and glowing. It’s so invigorating and tingle producing – you will soon become totally addicted!!!
Just like my other morning energy hacks, pairing this with music enhances its effect, makes it way more fun and increases the likelihood that you will make it part of your morning energizing routine. If you have subscribed to my newsletter, you can grab your “Get Your Morning Tingle On” Morning Boogie Playlist from there. You can also create your own personal playlist and just have fun with it. There are a ton of fun and energizing songs to kickstart your morning!
So grab your Morning Boogie Playlist below, and your dry brush (when you get one), and let’s get our morning “tingle” on!
Here’s how to turn this simple, invigorating, health-promoting act into an energizing ritual:
THE METHOD:
- Grab a natural bristle brush (the firmer, the better) with a detachable handle
- Start at your feet and brush upward toward your heart using long, gentle strokes
- Use lighter pressure on sensitive areas and firmer pressure on thicker skin (feet and thighs)
- Spend about 5 minutes covering your whole body
- Finish with a refreshing warm (or cool) shower to rinse off dead skin cells
- Follow up immediately with your favorite moisturizer to lock in the skin health benefits and seal in that glow
WHY IT WORKS: Dry brushing stimulates the lymphatic system, which helps with lymphatic drainage and:
- Helps your body eliminate toxins more efficiently
- Boosts circulation (blood flow) throughout your body
- Removes dead skin cells, leaving your skin soft & smooth
- Reduces the appearance of cellulite over time
- Stimulates your nervous system & gets you going
- Instantly reduces morning grogginess.
WELLNESS NOTE: Pair dry brushing with proper hydration for enhanced detox and extra glow. After brushing and your shower, drink a glass of lemon water with a pinch of sea salt.
PRO TIPS FOR BUILDING THE HABIT:
- Keep your brush by the shower as a visual reminder
- Dry brush on dry skin before your shower for best results
- Don’t overdo it – gentle pressure is key
- Follow with a nourishing body oil or lotion to lock in the benefits
- Clean your brush weekly with warm water and mild soap
- Pair with this week’s Morning Boogie Playlist for a total mind-body refresh.
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