Dry Body Brush

One thing I always say is we should never underestimate the importance of touch, in modern society we are calling out for more of it. We all want to feel touched, hugged and caressed as this stimulates our nerve endings. This is not only a source of pleasure, touch can reduce heart rate and blood pressure and lower our stress hormones.

One way we can achieve this is with the gentlest of touches from this wonderful soft body brush from the Swedish brand Iris Hantverk. I use this every day before my shower to enliven my circulation, caress the skin and get the lymph moving. It’s natural exfoliation with the softest of touches.

The skin is the biggest organ for detoxification in the body, and is referred to as the third Kidney in Chinese Medicine. Helping our body to naturally detox with body brushing, increases blood and lymph flow to both eliminate waste and bring nutrients to your skin.

Regular body brushing can:

• Reduce the appearance of cellulite
• Reduce water retention
• Help firm and tighten skin
• Remove dead skin cells
• Boost circulation
• Prevent ingrown hairs

I really recommend you practice this daily for self-care and to leave your skin ready for the next step in your routine. These brushes are brilliant, they last forever and are handmade in Sweden by highly skilled, visually impaired craftsmen. They are the best in the business and an essential part of my routine.

Material: Oak, Horse Hair

Dimensions: Length: 39cm Width: 4cm Height: 7 cm

Each brush is made using horse hair sourced from north Eastern China or Hebei, in Mongolia, through Swedish importers that the team at Iris Hantverk have worked with for over 30 years. No horses or goats ever suffer when the hair is obtained.