The Power of Skin Detoxification
Did you know your skin excretes over 2 pounds of waste every day on average? Despite this, most people’s skin detox systems are underperforming—clogged with dead skin cells and sluggish lymphatic flow.
Dry skin brushing is a simple, affordable way to support your body’s natural detox pathways by removing surface waste and stimulating the lymphatic system. It’s a foundational tool in any cleansing program.
How Dry Skin Brushing Supports the Lymphatic System
Your lymphatic system is a silent powerhouse. It bathes your cells with nutrients and clears away their waste—but unlike your circulatory system, it doesn’t have a pump. It relies on movement, breath, and manual stimulation.
Dry skin brushing gently encourages:
Lymph flow and drainage
Cellular detoxification
Release of stagnant waste and mucoid buildup
By activating the lymph and skin together, this technique helps the body release toxins more efficiently and enhances the effects of cleansing protocols.
How to Dry Skin Brush Effectively
Dry skin brushing should be done once daily, preferably before your shower or bath. It only takes a couple of minutes, and over time your body will begin to crave it.
Important tips:
Always brush on dry skin with a dry brush
Avoid brushing broken, cracked, or sensitive areas of skin
Skip the face, as facial skin is too delicate for this method
Brushing Instructions
Follow this routine to get the most lymphatic benefit:
Use gentle circular motions around:
Neck and armpits
Chest/breast area
Abdomen and groin
Palms of hands and soles of feet
Use long, firm strokes brushing:
Up the legs toward the heart
From the arms inward toward the heart
For the upper-right quadrant of the body, brush downward toward the liver (beneath the right ribcage) and the right breast.
The Benefits Are Worth It
With just a few minutes a day, dry skin brushing can:
Improve skin tone and texture
Support lymphatic drainage
Reduce sluggishness and water retention
Enhance your overall detox results
Ready to Get Started?
Brushes are available at the Tummy Temple or in our online store
Watch and follow along with instructional videos featuring Janell
Kristi Zimmer is the CEO of Tummy Temple, a natural medicine clinic focused on detox, digestive health, and nervous system balance. With a background in massage, colon hydrotherapy, and nutrition, she combines her personal healing journey with a passion for holistic wellness.
She leads a team of professionals dedicated to compassionate care and continuously strives to improve the clinic’s services through client feedback.
