You brush your hair. You brush your teeth. You may even brush your brows or beard. But there's a rather conspicuous area that may be missing out on the benefit of bristles: your entire body.

Dry brushing, as it's typically called (some aptly call it body brushing or skin brushing), is a favorite treatment of celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Coolidge. Its proponents claim it can do anything from improving skin’s appearance to kickstarting the lymph system, but it’s met with as much skepticism as it is enthusiasm. The beauty ritual goes way back, so the fact that it's still a staple at so many spas after all these years lends to its veracity, but a lack of scientifically proven results leaves some in the dermatology field less than impressed with its alleged beauty and health benefits.

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