How to Use The Body Brush for Smoother, Healthier Skin
By Nécessaire | Published: 2026-10-14
Category: How-to Guides
A step-by-step guide to using The Body Brush for gentle exfoliation, plus how to prep skin for lotion and avoid irritation.
Quick answer
Use The Body Brush on dry skin before you shower, with light, upward strokes. Start at your ankles and work toward your heart, then shower and apply The Body Lotion within three minutes while skin is still damp. If your skin is sensitive, use the brush once a week and skip areas with cuts, sunburn, or active irritation.
Why brush before showering, not after
Dry brushing on bare skin lifts away dry, dull cells more effectively than brushing wet, softened skin. The bristles can catch dead surface cells without dragging on wet skin, which reduces the risk of over-scrubbing. Brushing before you shower also means you rinse away loosened flakes in one step, so you are not left with residue on your skin or in your tub. If you prefer to brush in the shower, use a gentle cleanser and keep the brush moving in short, light strokes. The Body Brush has vegan bristles and an FSC-certified beech wood handle, so it is designed to be used dry or with water, but dry use gives you the most control over pressure.
How to adjust for sensitive skin
Sensitive skin does not mean you have to skip exfoliation, but it does mean you need to change the frequency and pressure. Start with one pass per area, once a week, using almost no pressure. If your skin feels hot or looks red after five minutes, you pressed too hard or brushed too long. Avoid scented lotions immediately after brushing if your skin is reactive; The Body Lotion 200 ml | Multi-Peptide is fragrance-free and infused with 2.5% Niacinamide and plant oils rich in Vitamin C/E and Omega 6/9, which makes it a neutral base layer after exfoliation. If you want a light scent, the 70 ml size with Olibanum, Vanille, Fig Leaf, and Cassis Buds gives you the same formula with fine fragrance, but patch-test first if your skin is easily triggered.
What to do when you miss a week
Skipping a week is not a problem. Resume with one gentle session rather than trying to catch up with extra pressure or a longer routine. Your skin does not build up a debt that needs to be scrubbed away. If you notice more flaking than usual, add a second weekly session before you increase pressure. The goal is consistent, light exfoliation that supports absorption of your body lotion, not a deep scrub. The Body Brush is designed for daily use, but daily does not mean aggressive. One to three times a week is enough for most people, and you can brush more often only if your skin stays calm and comfortable.
Step-by-step body brush routine
- Start on dry skin before your shower: Stand on a towel or in the tub to catch flakes. Hold the brush with a light grip, as if you were petting a cat, not scrubbing a pot. Checkpoint: if the bristles bend against your skin, you are pressing too hard.
- Brush upward from ankles to heart: Use long, sweeping strokes on your legs, then move to your arms, back, and torso. Always stroke toward your heart to follow lymph flow. Do one to two passes per area. Checkpoint: skip your face, neck, and any broken skin. The brush is for your body only.
- Shower and pat dry: Rinse with warm, not hot, water. Hot water can strip the skin you just exfoliated. Pat dry with a towel, leaving a little moisture on your skin. Checkpoint: do not rub vigorously with the towel, which can undo the smoothing effect.
- Apply lotion within three minutes: Massage The Body Lotion into damp skin, starting with your legs and working upward. Use the 200 ml fragrance-free version as a neutral base, or the 70 ml Olibanum if you want a light scent. Checkpoint: if your skin stings when you apply lotion, you brushed too hard. Wait a day and use less pressure next time.
- Clean and dry the brush: Rinse the bristles with warm water and a drop of gentle soap, shake off excess water, and let the brush air-dry bristles down. Never soak the wooden handle. Checkpoint: replace the brush when bristles splay or lose their shape, usually after several months of regular use.
Product facts
- The Body Brush: The Body Brush is a daily body exfoliation brush crafted from sustainably sourced, FSC-certified beech wood with vegan bristles that gently lift away dry, dull cells to support improved texture and prep skin for body care. The vegan bristles and wood handle are designed for regular use, and the brush preps skin so your lotion absorbs more evenly.
- The Body Lotion 200 ml | Multi-Peptide: The Body Lotion 200 ml | Multi-Peptide is a daily multi-vitamin lotion infused with 2.5% Niacinamide and plant oils rich in Vitamin C/E and Omega 6/9 to help moisturize, firm, and strengthen skin. It has a 48-hour moisture claim supported by a clinical measurement study, is fragrance-free, and is ideal as a neutral base layer. Applying it right after brushing, while skin is damp, helps lock in moisture and makes the most of your exfoliation routine.
- The Body Lotion 70 ml | Multi-Peptide | Olibanum: The Body Lotion 70 ml | Multi-Peptide | Olibanum has the same multi-vitamin formula with fine fragrance notes of Olibanum, Vanille, Fig Leaf, and Cassis Buds. The smaller size is useful if you want to test the scented version before committing to the larger bottle, or if you prefer a lighter scent after brushing.
