• 1.  How to Dry Brush for Cellulite
• 2. Dry Brushing vs. Subcision vs. Laser Therapy
• 3. Dry Brushing Using Oils or Lotions
• 4. FAQs: What people ask about dry brushing for cellulite

How to Dry Brush for Cellulite

Ready to dry brush that cellulite away? Use the steps below to exfoliate, reduce cellulite, and reveal the skin you’ve always wanted.

Step #1: Get a brush

Kinda obvious, but you’re gonna need a firm-bristled brush. We recommend using a brush with natural fibers — organic if you can.

Step #2: Apply moisturizer and brush from bottom to top

Next, grab an oil, lotion, or anti-cellulite cream (we suggest this one). Apply it to clean, dry skin and then get to brushing. But there’s a catch. Don’t brush from head to toe. Instead, brush toe to head — moving from the bottom of your body to the top.
By brushing in an upwards and circular motion, some people believe they stimulate their circulatory system and fight the fat cells that cause cellulite.

Step #3: Brush before or after a shower (not during)

Dry brush before your shower or bath, or immediately after. Doesn’t really matter, as long as your skin is clean and dry. So don’t brush in the shower or if you’re sweaty after the gym.

Step #4: Skip irritated skin

Avoid irritated, sensitive, or inflamed skin. Things like cuts, sunburns, and breakouts don’t benefit from dry brushing. In fact, dry brushing wounded skin can make things worse.

Dry Brushing vs. Subcision vs. Laser Therapy

We’re the first to admit that there’s more than one way to “take care of” cellulite. Some people dry brush, others use fancy lasers, and some of us go as far as making teeny tiny cuts along our skin.

But, what we can’t say is which one is better than the other. Long story short, it all comes down to your skin, your needs, and what you’re comfortable with. What works for won’t work for someone else, and vice versa. So let’s get into three common cellulite treatments and identify key benefits of each.

#1: Dry Brushing

We’ve already covered this, but to recap real quick:Dry brushing is when you use a firm-bristle brush to (believe it or not) brush your skin from toe to head, or bottom to top.Some people report smoother skin, reduced cellulite, and more energy after just a few weeks of dry brushing. Others don’t report any differences at all.But the key benefits are that it’s cost-effective, easy to do yourself at home, non-surgical, and unlikely to cause negative side effects.

#2: Subcision

Subcision is kind of like microneedling — but instead of tons of tiny needles, it’s one larger gauge needle. The needle is usually a flat-tipped cannula with a razor-sharp end that’s inserted into the skin at different angles to break up scar tissue, fat cells, and more.Some people use subcision to treat acne scars, others use it for anti-aging (i.e. wrinkles) and cellulite.Although it’s more invasive than dry brushing, subcision isn’t too invasive compared to other treatments. There’s usually no downtime or serious side effects other than pain during the session, and bruising afterwards. Buttttt it’s not as cost-effective as dry brushing or even topical anti-cellulite creams.

#3: Laser Therapy

Laser therapy uses highly focused light to target highly specific areas of the body. If you’ve heard of laser hair removal, this process uses lasers to permanently damage hair follicles. And laser therapy for cellulite (kind of) works in the same way.Red light therapy, laser liposuction, and treatments like Cellulaze™ all use lasers to target cellulite on the thighs and booty. Some are more invasive than others, and cost can vary from treatment to treatment.Not to mention, what you pay for laser therapy can be pretty pricey per session. Although, it’ll ultimately come down to how your skin responds and how experienced your technician is.

Dry Brushing Using Oils or Lotions

As the name suggests, dry brushing is typically done dry. That means no water, no liquids, nothing like that. But sometimes, oils and lotions can help hydrate and prevent irritation. And in some cases, anti-cellulite creams used in combo with dry brushing may accelerate results.Everton Skin's cellulite lotion is designed to help reduce the appearance of cellulite and improve the overall texture of the skin. The lotion contains a blend of natural ingredients that work together to target the underlying causes of cellulite.