This is one of those totally doable and budget friendly self-care actions that I unapologetically anticipate every week.

I’ve started adding dry brushing, both for my face and body, into my weekly routine. It promises superficial benefits like exfoliation and cellulite reduction, which are a nice bonus, but it’s the internal effects that intrigued me and ultimately pushed me to give it a try. Poor digestion and toxin build up are common results of endometriosis and can worsen scarring inside the abdominal cavity. Dry brushing helps improve these by increasing blood flow and lymphatic circulation, both of which a body with endometriosis desperately craves. 

It’s recommend that you perform dry brushing 1-2 times a week. In order to get the lymphatic and circulatory benefits, it’s important that you start distal (at the feet and hands) and work your way up and in towards your heart with short, light strokes. When brushing your stomach, a circle from right to left is best to promote digestion. I typically do it before I shower so that I can wash all the dead skin off when I’m done. Again, as someone with endometriosis, I spend a little more time around my abdomen, uterus, and ovaries. I’m also sure to wash my brushes about once a month with Dr. Bronner’s soap.

A lot of dry brush bristles are made out of plastic. I can’t stress enough how important it is to get one made with natural products such as bamboo, sisal, or boar bristles. There are so many places you can get these brushes, but I like to support the cutest, female-owned, small shop right in my backyard. Click below to see if she has some in stock right now!