Dry brushing

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A painting technique that involves stroking lightly with a minimally loaded brush to create a textured look. uncountable

    "The use of dry brushing was certainly widespread in Italian rural church decoration by the nineteenth century, where it was employed mainly for reasons of economy."

  2. 2
    A skincare treatment that consists of scrubbing dry skin with a hard bristled brush. uncountable

    "Dry brushing is an excellent way to cleanse the pores and remove foreign substances."

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"The use of dry brushing was certainly widespread in Italian rural church decoration by the nineteenth century, where it was employed mainly for reasons of economy."

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