Now, it is most commonly thought of as a body routine, traditionally as well as in practice. However, it does have a lesser-known alternative use: Your face. If you are already well versed in the practice of dry face brushing, feel free to skip to our product suggestions below; if not, let’s do a little debrief. Consider dry face brushing like you might a facial scrub: It is a physical exfoliator that sloughs off the top layer of dead skin cells through manual removal (unlike chemical exfoliators, which break down the bonds between skin cells). And you should abide by similar guidelines as you might a scrub: Always be gentle, and only do it once or twice a week. The last point deviates a bit from full-body dry brushing, as some practice it daily or every other day. But there’s a good reason you shouldn’t attempt a seven-day-a-week practice: The skin on your face is thinner and far more delicate than that of your body. It simply cannot deal with that much exfoliation, and it could cause irritation, redness, or serious damage to your skin. If you want a tutorial on the specific motions to do when dry brushing, see our five-step guide here. Dry Face Brush, Tweezerman ($14) Facial Cleansing Brush, Naturopathica ($30) Tulasara Radiant Facial Dry Brush, Aveda ($44) Glow Dry Face Brush, Province Apothecary ($52) Glow Facial Brush, Skin Gym ($32)
