Comments on: Treating Cellulite with Dry Brushing

By: Beyond Body Brushing:The Dreaded D-Word

Beyond Body Brushing:The Dreaded D-Word — Mon, 13 Sep 2010 23:01:34 +0000

[...] trusty Cellulite Analyst wrote about dry brushing a few times already and it seems a lot of CI readers have already jetted off to purchase brushes of [...]

By: Is Cellulite Just Part of Being a Woman? That’s What Cherry Maslen and Linda Bird Say in Cellulite Solutions

Sat, 11 Sep 2010 21:49:08 +0000

[...] runs the proverbial gamut. They cover everything from anti-cellulite creams and body wraps, to dry brushing and [...]

By: Cellulite Stories, Declassified (Codename: Cassiopeia)

Cellulite Stories, Declassified (Codename: Cassiopeia) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 23:08:58 +0000

[...] never really used any until two months ago. I read Bronwyn’s book and started dry brushing every morning, using ACV in the a.m. and taking baths with essential oils/massaging. Thus far, I [...]

By: Melissa @ Cellulite Investigation

Melissa @ Cellulite Investigation — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 10:06:59 +0000

Thanks for your questions! There are a lot of different dry skin brushes on the market, and most of them will do the trick. I use the one pictured above. It's made from Japanese palm fibers. I also have one with a long wooden handle that I like. Look for a brush with natural bristles. If it's too hard, you can soak it in warm water to soften it up before the first time you use it. Also, your skin will get accustomed to a stiffer brush so you might find it's not so bad after a few uses.

I broke out in an itchy rash the first two weeks I started brushing my skin (it was only on my legs). My legs have always been sensitive to different lotions and cleansers and I wonder if some of those chemicals were released through the dry brushing.

Does it work??? Yes! It probably won't cure your cellulite completely, but a lot of women (myself included!) see miraculous results with dry brushing alone. It has to do with how blocked your pores and outermost lymphatic vessels are. But in order to truly cure cellulite, you still have to identify what is causing it in the first place. We're still working on that one here at the Cellulite Investigation. Thanks for joining us!

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 04:04:49 +0000

Hello! i feel intrigued about this technique, i used to do limphatic massages, but i never did anything with a brush, what kind of brush do you think is better to use, could you post pictures of them, and also, what if the brush is too hard and does it cause a rash on the skin? because it seems a bit harsh. But most importantly, DOES IT WORK?.

By: Melissa @ Cellulite Investigation

Melissa @ Cellulite Investigation — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 08:49:51 +0000

Great idea, Adornya! I've thought about trying to do a video blog entry but haven't gotten around to figuring that one out yet. I'll see what I can do.
To clarify, are you referring to the dry brushing technique mentioned in this post or the manual lymph drainage technique Mya described during Love Your Lymph month? Thanks for the suggestion!

By: Adornya

Adornya — Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:42:07 +0000

Any chance one of the lymphatic specialists would do a how-to video on that would demonstrate the techniques you describe?

By: Melissa @ Cellulite Investigation

Melissa @ Cellulite Investigation — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 20:59:19 +0000

Helen –When I first started dry brushing, I broke out in an incredibly itchy rash. I suspect it was a detox reaction. Do you think this is what you are experiencing? I found relief in hot baths with epsom salt. I also added a few drops of tea tree oil to my almond oil base. You could add a few drops to the tub, too. If it's not a detox reaction, perhaps you are reacting to the essential oils you're using? Some people are sensitive to essential oils because they're so concentrated. Does any of that resonate with you?

By: Helen

Helen — Sun, 21 Feb 2010 17:44:46 +0000

Hello! Started dry brushing about a month ago and the only problem I have is that I itch like crazy the rest of the day. I dry brush, then shower then apply coconut oil or essential oils to my skin. It seems like no matter what I do, I feel like I'm going crazy from the itchies. Any suggestions?

By: Melissa @ Cellulite Investigation

Melissa @ Cellulite Investigation — Sun, 06 Dec 2009 14:12:06 +0000

Harbour House, you ask some great questions! From what I've read so far, it's more effective to brush the skin when it is dry because it doesn't stretch as much and the bristles are able to more effectively clear out the pores. As far as how hard to brush, Bronwyn Hewitt (our resident cellulite guru here at CI) explains that the goal is to achieve a slight rosy glow so you know the blood has circulated to the surface of the skin.

You've inspired me to seek out a dry brushing expert for more details on this important practice. I've seen a few books on the topic so I will approach one of those authors with an interview request. Thanks for asking such detailed questions. You really have me curious, now!