Dry brushing your face: Face Brush How To. Use Lighter Strokes than Body Brushing. Because the facial skin is more delicate and thinner, especially under and around the eyes, you should proceed with a light touch. While we use firm strokes on our body for effective skin brushing, you should start with soft, lighter strokes on your face and never stretch, pull or use too much force. Benefits: 1) You exfoliate and remove dead cells and toxins, helping your skin to be healthy and function well. 2)