Novo Face Brush

Novo (Latin for renew) is a gentle dry brushing tool for your face. It is made with horse hair and a beech wood base. Dry brushing activates your lymphatic system to awaken the face and support overall skin health from within.

Inspired by a time-honored Ayurvedic practice, this ritual has been utilized for centuries in various cultures. Dry brushing the neck and face is one of the most natural ways to depuff, reduce eye circles, increase lymphatic drainage, and boost circulation. It helps to promote better skin function and firmer, healthier-looking skin. Novo has softer hairs compared to a body brush, so use lighter pressure and slower movements as the skin on your face is thinner with less fat deposits.

"Dry-brushing can aid most skin types, even with a minimal weekly frequency, as it can promote lymphatic drainage. However, those with very dry skin may experience further dehydration due to excessive exfoliation of the skin's protective barrier. If the skin feels tight, irritated, or sensitive after brushing, it may not be suitable for you. Instead, apply a soothing product to restore the skin's protective barrier. For those with inflammatory skin conditions like rosacea and acne, brushing may cause discomfort and should be avoided."

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• Your Ritual: You want to make sure that you're starting with totally clean skin, that way you're not opening up all your pores only to clog them with makeup or other irritants. Aim for 5 to 10 strokes per area. The entire process should take five minutes. NECK: Brush in gentle downward motions to move fluid towards your super clavicular lymph nodes. JAWLINE & CHEEK BONES: Brush from the center of your chin, along your jawline, toward your ears. Now move your brush up slightly and brush over your cheekbones, working upward and outward. Repeat on both sides. FOREHEAD: Brush from the bridge of your nose up to your forehead. Then, starting in the center of your forehead, brush up, out, and down the neck towards the super clavicular lymph nodes.  Repeat on each side. UNDEREYES: Use extra-gentle pressure to brush your undereye area, moving from your nose to your temples.
• Cautions: To ensure your dry brush always provides you with the best results, never use it wet or on skin that is damp with any oils or moisturizers. Do not use on irritated, extremely sensitive, broken or sunburned skin. Do not share your brush. Always perform an allergy patch test before use.
• Frequency: Ideally, you should dry brush your face once a week. If your skin is sensitive, you can dry brush once every two weeks.
• Care:  To clean, sprinkle bristles with clay or cornstarch. Massage into bristles gently and then shake out all powder. Repeat weekly to absorb and remove dirt + oil. Minimal bristle shedding is normal for first use.