India, Oct. 16 -- Dr Swetha Sridhar, medical director at Dr Swetha’s Skin Sutra Clinic, said dry brushing can be included in a skincare routine but should be approached with realistic expectations, according to an Oct. 3, 2026 article by Anukriti Srivastava. She described the main benefit as physical exfoliation, while cautioning that trying the trend without understanding its purpose, benefits and risks may cause harm.
What the expert says dry brushing does
Dr Swetha Sridhar said that, from a dermatological perspective, dry brushing primarily provides physical exfoliation. She said the bristles can loosen and remove some dead skin cells from the surface, leaving skin temporarily smoother and softer.
She added that dry brushing may also ...