Dry Brushing for Detox and Hormone Health

When it comes to supporting your body’s natural detox processes, it’s often the simple, consistent rituals that make the biggest difference. Dry brushing is one of those habits I come back to time and time again. It's a gentle yet powerful way to care for both your skin and your internal systems - and it only takes a few minutes.

Dry brushing involves sweeping a natural bristle brush over dry skin in long, upward strokes. The key is to always brush towards the heart, which follows the flow of the lymphatic system - one of your body’s key detoxification pathways. This helps to stimulate lymph flow, support circulation, and encourage the removal of waste from the body.

Here are some of my favourite benefits of dry brushing: 

• Lymphatic support – Unlike the heart, the lymphatic system doesn’t have a pump. It relies on movement to stay flowing. Dry brushing helps to stimulate this flow, which supports the body in clearing out toxins and excess hormones more efficiently.

• Gentle exfoliation - It removes dead skin cells, leaving skin softer, smoother, and more radiant.

• Improved circulation – The brushing motion boosts blood flow to the skin, which can support energy levels and give you that healthy, post-brush glow.

• Reduces water retention – Encouraging lymphatic drainage can help ease puffiness and mild swelling.

• Immune support – The lymphatic system helps move white blood cells around the body, playing an important role in immune function. 

Dry brushing is more than just a way to care for your skin, it’s a simple habit that supports the body as a whole. When combined with the foundations of good health, hydration, real food, regular movement, and enough rest, it becomes part of a holistic approach to supporting natural detox and hormone balance.

A few minutes a day can help you feel more connected to your body and give your detox systems the gentle support they need.