Why detox your skin?

What does detoxing your skin even mean? As much as it’s become one of those well-loved hipster phrases and trending hashtags, detoxing your skin simply means removing toxins from your body, caused by the environment, your diet and even lifestyle choices.

While we all can agree the skin is the largest organ in the body, there are many out there who believe that it’s necessary to do what we can to purge the skin from all the gunk due to its susceptibility to pick up dirt and grime from the environment. But from a medical perspective there actually isn’t such a thing as a skin detox, hence you can’t technically detox your skin.

But what you can do is protect it from the potential environmental toxins, such as pollution and UV rays. This will help skin stay healthy and prevent premature aging.

What should we protect our skin from?

Pollution

Air pollution contains PAHs (Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons), which can lead to skin cancer, dehydration, compromised barrier function, inflammation, loss of elasticity and firmness, and uneven skin tone.

Cigarettes

Even smoking just 1 cigarette can constrict blood flow in the skin for up to 90 minutes.

Stress

Did you know more stress can lead to more oil production, more redness and slower cell turnover?

Product build-up

Heavy use of sunscreen and makeup without proper cleansing can lead to skin dullness, congestion and irritation.

How to achieve a healthy glow?

Now that you know what you should avoid, we’ve won half the battle to glowing skin. Next, incorporate these steps into your skincare routine and start watching healthy skin unfold before your eyes.

Deep clean

Give your skin a boost in flushing toxins from the inside out by including lots of fruits and vegetables in your diet and be sure to drink at least eight glasses of water a day. At the same time, be diligent in removing product buildup on your skin by investing in a good facial cleanser.

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Exfoliate

Did you know when you are in your 30s, cellular skin cell turnover takes 20 days more than it did when you were in your 20s? Don’t underestimate the importance of this step and start committing to exfoliating at least once a week to slough off dead skin cells that’s responsible for a dull appearance and preventing all the other good skincare products from doing what they’re supposed to.

Charcoal

Activated charcoal draws bacteria and dirt to the surface of skin, helping you to achieve a flawless complexion and even fight acne. This is a must-do weekly treatment for healthy skin.

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