February 7, 2019

Brush your way to great skin with The Organic Pharmacy!

Looking for an easy and natural way to exfoliate dry winter skin without robbing it of moisture the way a hot shower can? Give dry brushing a try, not only does it eliminate flaky skin and unclog pores, it also helps detoxify by increasing blood circulation and promoting lymphphatic flow/drainage and stimulate the nervous system, which can make you feel invigorated afterward!

It's important to pick a brush with firm bristles but if you have sensitive skin (as I do) go with something a little softer - I like:

The Organic Pharmacy Ultimate Natural Skin Brush - $23 - with natural bristles that gently exfoliate to shed dead skin and boost circulation keeping the lymphatic system in great condition. As an added bonus, it has a long handle making it easy to reach your back!

Available at Murale stores across Canada and online at beauty.shoppersdrugmart.ca.

It's easy to use and I like to do it before I shower so I can wash away any loosened dead skin cells - just start from the ankles and work your way up in long upward strokes and circular motions - feel free to adjust the pressure on any sensitive areas - if it hurts you are doing it too hard and can even cause bleeding so ease up. And of course don't brush over skin that is already broken or damaged: cuts, scrapes, sores, burned skin - including sunburns or areas of infection, redness or inflammation.


Some people swear by these brushes for their face too but I'll give that a pass - and if you find that even the softest brush is too much for your body's sensitive skin you can get the same kind of effect in a much more gentle way with a dry washcloth!
 
- Lisamarie -

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