Body Brushes Improves circulation, lymph drainage, celulite, fluid retention, skin disorder. Naturopathic skin brushes with hard bristles have been used for dry skin brushing for decades of nature care. Dry skin brushing is essential in releasing lymph through the skin. Use daily before showering. All movement should be in the direction of the heart, in sweeping strokes. Include legs, arms, tummy, back, chest and neck.