Okay so we all know about brushing our hair and teeth - apparently some of us have been missing a step.
Dry brushing, one of those beauty routines that sounds a little ridiculous - until you try it.
And no you don't need to strip off and attack yourself with a hairbrush. It's a simple routine using a body brush before you hop in the shower to gently brush your dry skin.
The idea is to exfoliate the skin to remove dead skin cells, temporarily stimulating circulation and leaving your skin smoother and softer.
What about the claims it removes cellulite that you've seen?
I'm calling bullshit on that one, it won't magically make cellulite disappear. Cellulite is completely normal and is influenced by our genetics, hormones and connective tissue and how fat gets distributed under the skin.
Dry brushing may temporarily make the skin look smoother and more toned because you're stimulating the surface and increasing circulation, but it's not a permanent eraser.
So how do you actually do it? This is where some people go rogue!
You don't need to scrub yourself raw like you're scrubbing off baked on food from a casserole dish. Gentle is the name of the game. Start at your feet and use light strokes upwards, working your way up your legs, torso and arms. Slow circular movements over your stomach area in a clockwise direction. the whole routine should take about 3-5 minutes.
A little pink is fine, looking like you've lost a fight with a cheese grater and you've gone to hard. Once you're finished jump in the shower and wash off those dead skin cells, then slather on your favourite moisturiser while your skin is slightly damp.
Doing this a couple of times a week is plenty for most, you don't need to become completely obsessed. Start slowly and see how your skin reacts.
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