Use the brush on freshly cleansed skin, either slightly damp or dry. One lymphatic-brush brand says it works best after a shower or after cleansing, when the skin is freshly hydrated and slightly damp.

With very gentle strokes, glide the brush along the contours of the face, such as the cheeks, jawline, forehead, and toward the temples and down near the ears/neck area. A recent face-brushing guide describes sweeping from the side of the nose upward and outward, then guiding movement toward the temples and down behind the ears toward the base of the neck.

Use light pressure only. A face dry-brushing guide also recommends gentle, slow strokes rather than pressure. Afterward, apply your usual skincare products if desired.