To get all the benefits of dry brushing without the risk of injury, you need to limit the process to only a few times a week. Dr. Barbara Sturm, skincare brand founder and aesthetics doctor, explains to Woman & Home, “I recommend dry brushing two to three times a week in the morning — because of its invigorating effects — and on dry skin. Try to dedicate at least three to five minutes to body brushing.” As beneficial as this practice can be, be aware of how often you put your skin through this process. Just like when you exfoliate, you don’t want to stress your skin to the point where you are causing more damage than good.

Rengöra adds that some may want to go lower than this two to three-time-a-week rule. For example, if you have sensitive skin, you will want to try only dry brushing once a week since overly doing it on a delicate surface will lead to redness and skin irritation. So, you can attempt to go three to five times a week, so long as your skin doesn’t show any signs of irritation. You also want to limit the number of times you dry brush if you have open wounds or cuts.