Detox, detoxification… these terms linked to better comfort of life are widely used today. Often confused with slimming diets followed with the aim of losing weight, the detox cure is very different and is generally practiced during the change of season or after a period of excess. What is a detox treatment for? How would it be beneficial for our skin? All our answers in this article!
What is a detox treatment for?
Our body accumulates toxins throughout the day, this is “waste” which can be endogenous or exogenous:
• Endogenous toxins come from our own metabolism and can be favored by physical stress, allergies, excess food or even an imbalance in the intestinal flora.
• Exogenous toxins come from the outside and pass mainly through the skin or intestines. They are favored by pollution, tobacco, pesticides, solvents, an unbalanced diet, the consumption of alcohol or medications, or even heavy metals.
These toxic substances are eliminated through our emunctory organs: the kidneys and liver mainly, but also the intestines, lungs and skin. In order to help these organs perform their function properly, it is essential to take care of them. An accumulation of toxins can in fact “clog” our body and result in a dull complexion, dehydration, imperfections or even redness on the skin. The goal of a detox treatment will then be to support our emunctory organs, cleanse our body by degrading toxins and thus help us regain a radiant complexion.
When to do a detox treatment?
It is advisable to help your emunctory organs eliminate toxins during seasonal changes (spring and autumn) and when the natural elimination functions of the human body slow down: periods of stress or after overeating.
How to detoxify your body?
1st step : act on your healthy lifestyle: regular sporting activity, good hydration, balanced and natural diet, and a life far from stress, tobacco and pollution will be your best allies to limit toxins and maintain a radiant complexion.
2nd step : favor foods that promote renal elimination, such as red fruits, pineapple, kiwi, pepper, onion, cabbage, etc. Also opt for whole grains and avoid foods high in fat. Choose foods from organic farming and replace your usual drink with herbal teas made from draining plants such as birch or cherry stems and detoxifying ones such as rosemary and black radish.
3rd step : set up your purifying beauty routine. Morning and evening, cleanse your face with purifying micellar water or a purifying cleansing jelly which will eliminate impurities and traces of pollution on your skin, without drying it out. Then opt for a treatment with a light texture like the Mattifying Regulating Fluid which absorbs excess sebum and allows the skin to regain its balance.
In addition, once or twice a week, your choice:
– take a steam bath at home: place your face over a bowl filled with very hot water and a few drops of essential oil suited to your skin type. Cover your head with a towel and leave it on for about 10 minutes. The water vapor will open the pores and purify your skin, you can then apply a mask to fully benefit from the benefits of the active ingredients contained in your treatment.
– apply a mask to reinforce the purifying action of your beauty routine and regain a more radiant complexion. If you are a fan of homemade recipes, opt for a mask based on clay powder.
– carry out a scrub to eliminate impurities and dead cells which dull the complexion, choose a coarse-grained scrub or a grain-free scrub so as not to attack the skin on your face. To find out everything about exfoliation, do not hesitate to reread our article.
Finally, the last tip, the most essential: remember to breathe in the great outdoors, to give yourself breaks and moments just for you. It will radiate on your skin!
