Given that the skin has the capacity to detox itself from external irritants, it is not medically possible to purge toxins from the body. This is why it is necessary to perform regular detox of the body for vibrant and glowing skin. The following tips would help:
1. Cleansing
Regular skin cleansing removes congestion, breakouts and dullness. Use balms and cleansing oils that dissolve grime and penetrate deep into the skin. Creams, gels and micellar waters also would do wonders to your skin.
2. Change your skin routine
Sometimes, your current skin routine would keep giving you the same results so you will need to switch it up. Don’t use excessive amounts of acids and actives because they result in sensitivity and irritation which compromise your skin’s barrier function. Start by stripping your regime right back to a gentle cleanser and moisturiser which won’t irritate or disrupt already compromised skin. Also, add a brightening antioxidant such as vitamin C into your daily routine which will help stimulate collagen.
3. Be deliberate about what you eat
It may sound cliche but what goes in almost always affects what comes out, especially in our bodies. Keeping your skin healthy means keeping your gut and its delicate microbiome healthy. It is not just food only that affects your skin outlook, alcohol also causes an inflammatory response in the gut. Be cautious of what you take into your body so you spare yourself from abdominal pain and bloating.
4. Drink enough water
The body is made up of 60% water so you should drink enough water. Besides water is a full-time lifesaver, great for detoxing the skin. Excess sugar, alcohol and elevated stress levels result in chronic dehydration, a condition that leaves skin looking uneven, dull and dry. You may also experience fine lines coupled with itchiness and flakiness. Drinking enough water would solve this.
5. Sleep
Strive to have a good amount of beauty sleep daily no matter how much you are caught up in daily activities. Whenever we sleep our skin goes into regeneration mode, replacing damaged or dead cells with fresh, new ones and repairing any environmental damage. Good sleep also increases blood flow to the skin and contributes to its essential structural work such as rebuilding vital collagen and elastin, the very proteins that festive excesses damage. Poor sleeping can increase levels of inflammation, slow down healing and repair systems and aggravate conditions including acne, eczema, psoriasis and allergies.