Treat-ing the Largest Organ of the Body – The Skin!
Isn’t it a surprise to think of the skin as an organ? Or maybe not! Like other organs in the body it requires ongoing attention and care to run at an optimal level. Although our focus on the skin is often cosmetic , the immune power of the skin is essential for our health. But healthy looking skin is usually a sign of healthy skin, so create habits that are beneficial inside and outside!
On a daily basis, during morning oblutions, dry brush the entire body. At first this may be very uncomfortable, go slowly and build up to swifter strokes. Brush from the extremities toward the heart. Dry brushing encourages exfoliation, allowing the surface layers of old skin to let go to fresh layers of skin. Experience the tingling sensations that follow!
Hydrate the skin with oils. Sesame oil is a wonderful choice, or for those with lots of heat and anger, sunflower oil is a wonderful choice. Avoid soap as much as possible. The abrasiveness of a washcloth or shower luffah can do much of the cleansing work. Soap tends to dry out the natural oils of the body. Drier skin is more porous, and less of an immune barrier.
Namaste,
Sydney