absolution La Brosse Energisante 

Promotes blood circulation, exfoliates, revitalizes, tones

. Most of us are familiar with the benefits of brushing our hair (stimulates blood circulation, promotes the flow of nutrients to the scalp, helps keep hair follicles healthy, makes hair soft and shiny, etc.). But when it comes to body brushing, the benefits aren’t as well known—even though dry body brushing has been used in Ayurvedic medicine for centuries and has long been popular in Nordic countries. What are the benefits of dry brushing?

Dry brushing stimulates blood circulation, detoxifies the body by stimulating lymphatic drainage, exfoliates, and is also known to combat cellulite and firm the skin. If you’re dry brushing for the first time, you should take it slow so your skin can get used to the brush. You should always brush upward and then take a bath or shower. As an “intensive treatment,” you can dry brush your body every day for two weeks and then continue two to three times a week for maintenance. Similar to “Ishnaan” (cold-water therapy, i.e., cold showers), you’ll quickly get used to it and soon feel the benefits.

The Absolution body brush is something special. It’s made of both natural bristles and copper bristles. The molecular structure of the copper bristles helps naturally generate anions (negative ions), which are needed to counterbalance the positive ions our bodies are bombarded with all day long. Negative ions accelerate the supply of oxygen to cells and tissues. This explains why a long walk by the sea is so good for your health. The sea air is rich in negative ions, which improve our mood, energy levels, sleep quality, concentration, and the oxygen supply to our tissues. Negative ions can also strengthen our resilience to stress. So why not incorporate a five-minute dry brushing ritual into your health and beauty routine?

Material: natural bristles (wild boar), copper bristles, cotton cord, oiled beech wood. Dimensions: 11 x 7 x 3.5 cm

The Energizing Brush by Absolution is manufactured in China at a factory that is regularly audited to ensure it complies with global labor ethics standards.

Natural bristles (wild boar), copper bristles, cotton cord, oiled beech wood.

Make sure your skin is dry, and always start with your thighs (from the knees to the groin), then brush from your ankles to your knees, and finally all the way up your legs (from your feet to the groin).

Next, move on to your arms (from your hands to your armpits) and finish with clockwise circular motions over your abdomen.

Don’t forget to always direct your movements toward the nearest group of lymph nodes (the popliteal lymph nodes behind the knees, the inguinal lymph nodes near the pelvis, and the axillary lymph nodes in the armpit area) and toward the heart.

Tap the brush on a towel to clean it, then take a quick shower.

Finish your body routine with Le Lait Peau Douce.

When you first use it, it’s normal for the brush to feel a little rough and lose a few bristles, but it will soften over time. To make it last as long as possible, avoid using any cream or oil before brushing and keep it away from water.