Bath brushes and sponges are convenient for bathing and showering, but they are also used for a technique called dry skin brushing.  Dry skin brushing uses bath brushes, and even some specialty bath sponges, to brush off dead skin cells while your skin is dry.  The technique is done before you step into your warm, natural bubble bath.  By using bath brushes or sponges to exfoliate your dead skin cells before you climb into your bath, your skin will eagerly welcome the natural bath oils and natural bath salts that you have waiting for you in your warm, bubbly tub.

Bath brushes that are used for dry skin should have natural brush bristles, and not hard synthetic bristles.  A sponge for dry skin brushing should be slightly coarse to scrub, and not merely wash.  There are over 5000 species of sponges, so finding a sponge that is comfortable, yet effective for your skin is possible.  Bath sponges are often referred to as a natural sponge,  vegetable sponge, or the very familiar loofah sponge.  Bath brushes vary almost as much as bath sponges.  Japanese bath brushes can be made of palm fiber or sisal, and many natural Mexican fibers are made for bath brushes with natural bristles specifically created for dry skin brushing.

Bath brushes and sponges should also be evaluated for shape, ergonomics, reach and convenience.  A long handle on a bath brush is ideal for whole body dry skin brushing, but a hand held bath brush is often more convenient when concentrating on areas such as the feet or elbows.  There are bath brushes and even sponges that come with a long handle and detach for convenient hand held use.

Bath brushes and sponges are used in dry skin brushing by vigorously scrubbing the skin while it’s completely dry, just before getting into the bath.  It is recommended to begin at the feet and work towards the heart because of the natural design of our nerve structure.  Dry skin brushing with bath brushes and sponges exfoliates to prompt new healthy skin growth, and it also helps keep a handle on cellulite by supplying the epidermis with oxygen and nutrients.  Here are some tips on using bath brushes and sponges for dry skin brushing:

Tip: Don’t be too hard on your bath brushes and sponges  or your skin.  Over brushing can cause redness and irritate your skin.

Tip: Spoil yourself and your skin with a supply of bath brushes and sponges for not only dry skin brushing, but also whole body moisturising and lathering up in your bubble bath.

Tip: Do not brush with your bath brushes and sponges on areas where you have a rash, such as poison ivy or psoriasis.

Tip: Spend extra time brushing areas where cellulite is a concern.

Tip: Keep your bath brushes and sponges clean with an antibacterial soap.

Bath brushes and sponges are a useful tool for perfecting your health and skin care routine.  You are likely to see a refreshing difference in your skin condition after using bath brushes and sponges on a daily basis for about a month.  Invigorate yourself and your skin and start using natural bath brushes and sponges in your daily skin care routine, and youll soon see a clean, refreshed new you.