Dry brush massage 3

DRY BRUSH

MASSAGE

BY,

Prema Kumari

Suvith v das

BNYS 3rd Year

What Is Dry Brush Massage?

A procedure to stimulate skin’s activity

How does it work?

- Increasing Circulation

- Eliminating dead skin

- Keeping pores open

Benefits?- Revive skin tone and color

- Healthier muscle tone

FUNCTIONS OF SKIN

Protective:

Excretory : Salt, water, and certain organic wastes are

lost through sweat.

Maintenance of Temperature

synthesis of vitamin D

Insulator system for the body –

subcutaneous tissue and fat

Absorption Through skin –

lipid-soluble Epidermis

Dermis

Substance Absorbed to systemic circulation(chemicals, cosmetics, and pharmaceutical products)

-WHO

What does Dry brush massage do?..

Cleanses the Skin and glands.

To promote the activity of skin & enhance peripheral

circ.

Pores becomes clogged

Increases burden

detoxifying organs,

Eventually become overworked, weakened and

dysfunctional

More than one pound of waste product is eliminated

through the skin every day.

Sweat: 300-400 ml/day

Composition of Sweat

Na+, cl-. Other solutes of plasma in less

quantity,

Urea, lactic acid, k+ will excrete in excess

Quantity

Procedure

Get a natural bristle brush of plant fiber.

Start with a softer bristle brush then gradually increase the

pressure as the skin becomes used to the brushing.

Start from soles in circular motion with comfortable

pressure till the skin becomes reddish and warm.

Duration 5 – 10 mins in beginning, increasing upto 15 mins.

Use long sweeping strokes starting from the bottom of your

feet upwards, and from the hands towards the shoulders,

Brush will accumulate dead skin and impurities, so clean

the brush after every massage.

Each family member should have their own brush

Mechanism of action

Dry brush massage

Cardinal signs

Acute inflammati

on

Local cytokines released

Stimulates immune system

Dry Brush Massage

Circulatory system

Musculo-

skeletal

CNS & Endocrine

System

Lymphatic System

According to Ayurveda…. Dry brushing(GARSHANA) of skin breaks the kapha (water +earth)

dosha

strengthens immune system

Benefits

strengthens the lymphatic system

Removes dead skin layers

Stimulates circulation

Strengthens the immune system [by getting extra toxins off

your body]

Stimulates the hormone and oil-producing glands

Removes cellulite [this specific goal will take a bit more of dry

brushing and the results might be evident in about 5 months]

Tightens the skin preventing premature aging

Tones the muscles

Improves the function of the nervous system

Helps digestion

Indications

Hypertension

Diabetes Mellitus

Obesity

Edema

Hypothermia

ARF

Beauty

Contraindications

Abrasions

Hyperesthesia

Skin diseases

Cancer

Difference between Swedish

and dry brush massage

DBM SMNo massage mediums used Massage mediums used

No specific movements Movements & pressure have utmost

importance

Centripetal directions Both centripetal & centrifugal

Brush is used Skin to skin contact

5 – 10 mins 45 – 90 mins

Bath should be taken immediately Not mandatory

Sensitive parts is not manipulated Sensitive parts approach gradually