Why Your Body Butter Isn’t Working Like It Should — And the 2-Minute Fix That Changes Everything
If you’ve ever applied body butter at night only to wake up with dry skin—or still feel tense and wired despite your best efforts to unwind—you're not alone.
One of the most common reasons your body care products aren’t delivering the results you want? You’re skipping a step that takes less than two minutes: dry brushing.
In this week’s Wellness Wednesday IG Live, we broke down exactly why dry brushing is the game-changing habit most people overlook—and how it can help your skin absorb more, your muscles relax deeper, and your sleep feel more restorative.
What Is Dry Brushing?
Dry brushing is a simple technique that involves gently brushing your skin with a natural bristle brush before showering. The goal isn’t to scrub or exfoliate aggressively. It’s about using light, gentle strokes to help stimulate circulation, wake up your lymphatic system, and lightly buff away dead skin cells.
And here’s the key: when you do it before your evening shower, it preps your skin to absorb your body butter or magnesium cream way more effectively.
Why It Matters for Your Sleep + Skin
When your skin is dry, congested, or under-exfoliated, even the best products will just sit on the surface. Magnesium and arnica—key ingredients in our Calm Vibes Body Butter—need clean, prepped skin to absorb deeply and do their job.
Dry brushing:
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Improves circulation
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Supports lymphatic drainage (your body’s natural detox system)
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Gently removes buildup from the skin's surface
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Creates an ideal canvas for magnesium, arnica, and oils to penetrate
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And—bonus—it helps calm the nervous system through repetitive motion
This is especially helpful before bed, when your goal is to unwind both physically and mentally.
How to Dry Brush (The Right Way)
You only need 2–3 minutes and a natural bristle brush. Here’s the routine:
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Always brush on dry skin before your evening shower or bath.
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Use light, gentle strokes — start at your collarbone and brush down toward your heart. It can be done all at one or in sections.
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Brush in the direction of your lymph flow — toward your heart, not away from it.
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Keep it gentle—no redness or harsh scrubbing.
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Shower to rinse off dead skin and residue.
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Finish with Calm Vibes Body Butter or your favorite body butter to lock in hydration and promote relaxation.
Do this 2–3 times per week to start. You’ll likely notice smoother skin and deeper relaxation after just a few nights.
Want the Full Routine?
We’re almost ready to release our 20-Minute Wind-Down Routine, and dry brushing is one of the simplest ways to support better product absorption and signal your body it’s time to relax.
When paired with your favorite Body Butter and added consistently, it becomes a practical step to help your skin—and your nervous system—unwind.
💌 Join our Self-Care Club Newsletter to be first in line when the 20-Minute Wind-Down Guide drops. Your skin—and your sleep—will thank you.