Dry Brushing: Worth the Hype or Just Scratchy?

Dry brushing promises circulation, lymph drainage and smoother skin. What does the evidence actually support?

The honest answer: it's a decent physical exfoliant and the massage effect briefly boosts surface circulation — that post-brush glow is real. The lymphatic-detox claims are mostly marketing; your lymph system was already working.

If you enjoy it: 2–3 times a week, before showering, light strokes towards the heart, never on broken or irritated skin. If you have sensitive skin or keratosis pilaris, skip it — a massage with body milk gives you the circulation benefit without the abrasion.

The gentler alternative: the Sculpt Ritual set on skin prepped with Butta Drop.