If you're looking for a simple, inexpensive ritual that can transform the way your skin looks and feels — and leave you feeling energised and alive — dry brushing might just be your new favourite thing.
Practised for centuries in Ayurvedic medicine and adopted by wellness enthusiasts around the world, dry brushing is exactly what it sounds like: brushing the skin with a firm, natural bristle brush while it's dry, before showering. It takes just five minutes, costs almost nothing, and the results are immediate.
The Benefits of Dry Brushing
Exfoliation. The most obvious benefit — dry brushing physically removes dead skin cells, leaving skin noticeably smoother and softer. Unlike chemical exfoliants, it works instantly and all over the body.
Lymphatic stimulation. The lymphatic system is your body's waste removal network, but unlike the circulatory system, it has no pump — it relies on movement and manual stimulation to flow. Dry brushing, when done in the direction of lymphatic flow (toward the heart), can help stimulate this system, reducing puffiness and supporting detoxification.
Improved circulation. The brushing action stimulates blood flow to the skin's surface, giving you an immediate rosy glow and that wonderful tingly, energised feeling.
Reduced appearance of cellulite. While dry brushing won't eliminate cellulite, regular practice can temporarily improve its appearance by stimulating circulation and plumping the skin.
An energising ritual. There's something deeply invigorating about dry brushing — it wakes up the body and the mind, making it a wonderful addition to a morning routine.
How to Dry Brush
Choose a quality dry brush suited to your skin. Our Gold Copper Dry Body Brush is the perfect tool — copper-infused bristles that boost circulation and neutralise environmental stress for a superior exfoliation experience. Always brush on dry skin, before showering.
- Start at your feet and work upward in long, sweeping strokes toward the heart
- On the arms, brush from the hands upward toward the shoulders
- On the stomach, use gentle circular clockwise movements
- On the back, brush upward from the lower back toward the shoulders
- Use lighter pressure on sensitive areas and avoid broken or irritated skin
Follow with a shower to wash away the exfoliated skin cells, then apply a nourishing body oil while your skin is still slightly damp to lock in moisture. Our The Recovery Body Oil is perfect for this — rich in organic botanicals that deeply nourish and restore the skin after brushing.
Make It a Morning Ritual
Five minutes of dry brushing before your morning shower can completely transform how you feel in your body — energised, glowing, and ready for the day. Pair it with our The Selfcare Box for the ultimate organic spa ritual at home. At Lomaberry, we believe that the rituals we build around our bodies are just as important as the products we use. This is one worth starting today.