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If you’re interested in skin and body care, chances are you’ve heard of dry brushing.

Anyone who’s invested in learning more about-self care will also know that there’s a fair amount of snake oil out there, and sometimes it can be hard to spot the worthwhile practises in what feels like a sea of fakery.

Well we’re here to tell you that dry brushing did not emerge from the fakery sea.

In fact, consultant dermatologist and dermatological surgeon Dr Magnus Lynch tells HuffPost UK: “Forms of dry brushing have been around for thousands of years and it is thought to have been a practice that dates back to Ancient Greece, India and Japan.”

If you want to learn more about this literally ancient DIY beauty treatment, we’ve chatted to the experts to get all the information you need, as well as what to shop if you decide to give it a whirl.

What exactly is dry brushing?

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