Easy, ergonomic, effective tool for lymphatic drainage massage / 2 brushes

The Lymphatic Brush is an easy, ergonomic, and effective way to incorporate lymphatic drainage massage into your self-care routine.

Developed by renowned massage educator and esthetician Cecily Braden, this patented set of brushes provides you with everything you need for a full-body lymphatic drainage massage — one that’s possible to fit into the busiest schedule. (Cecily is one of the hardest working people we know, and if she can do it, so can all of us.)

Lymphatic drainage massage has become a popular way to address excess fluid that often shows up in the face — puffy eyes, anyone? — as well as the legs, arms, and stomach. This excess fluid can build up if your body’s got a lot of debris for the lymphatic system to sweep away, or if the lymphatic system isn’t adequately stimulated with things like regular deep breaths. (Or, for many of us these days, all of the above.)

As Cecily puts it, “Lymphatic drainage is the answer to healthy, clear, glowing skin. Inflammation is the precursor to aging; by increasing lymphatic flow, we can reduce inflammation and stagnation within the tissue, allowing our body to heal, repair, and protect itself from harmful substances….I refer to it as ‘clearing the clutter,’ or getting rid of the metabolic waste that creates stagnation.”

You’ll see a difference right away as you’re using these super-soft brushes; longer-term, you’ll see more vitality looking back at you in the mirror as the products you put on your skin just seem to work better.

The set of two brushes is a must, in our view, because the large brush is used about 75% of the time (it’s best for the neck, where a lot of stagnation resides, which then results in puffiness under the eyes and on the face). But the small brush is necessary for smaller areas on the face that you’ll also want to work on.

A routine can be done in mere minutes; check out the tutorial below. On our blog, you’ll find a shorter 2-minute version, and we'll post highlights from Cecily's masterclass on our Instagram.

To learn more about the lymphatic system, check out this quick 101 on our blog.

And if you have any tension in your neck, jaw, or anywhere else between your shoulders and the crown of your head, you'll want to release that before lymphatic massage. Our top pick to help with that: Cecily's Tension Tamers.

Note: Do not use if you have the following conditions —
Active cancer
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
Acute infection or inflammation

Use caution and alter treatment if you have the following conditions —
Bronchitis: don’t use directly over sternum
Menstruation: can make period heavier
Nevus (Raised Mole): work around
Low Blood Pressure: be careful of over-use, do shorter sessions
Hyperactive Thyroid: do not work on thyroid directly