Just like our bodies, our largest organ - the skin - greatly benefits from a detox every now and then. For those struggling with skin issues, needing to quell frequent breakouts, or simply wanting a brighter, glowing complexion, here’s what you should know about detoxing your skin with Monica Poli [ comfort zone ] skin science expert.
First off, let’s define the word detox.
This buzzword is used on a variety of things, from bottled beverages to hair-care products and everything in between. To detox literally means ridding the body of toxins. Toxins come in a variety of forms and depending on your specific food intolerances, lifestyle factors, and home environment, you may be more susceptible to some than others.
The epidermis is our body’s largest organ and undergoes extreme wear and tear. In order for this organ to work efficiently and do its job, we need the skin’s natural environment to be in supreme health. Overtime, environmental stressors, air pollution, a poor diet, and unhealthy lifestyle choices can negatively alter the skin’s natural defense mechanisms and throw its delicate ecosystem off balance.
A skin detox helps reset this system and restore our skin to its hydrated, strong state by repairing the barrier, boosting collagen production, and fostering elastin development. Detoxing the skin goes beyond applying a mud mask and drinking a detox tea. Instead, it’s a multi-pronged approach to rid the body’s outside and inside of harmful toxins like free radicals, pollutants, and chemicals.
If you’ve never detoxified your skin, then it could probably use a little rest and recovery. For some, overuse of skin care products like synthetic, harsh cleansers, fragrance-filled moisturizers, and chemically-laden make-up can cause added irritation over time, chipping away at the skin’s natural defences, leaving it even more exposed to the harmful effects of bad ingredients.
Visible signs that your skin needs a fresh start may include:
📣 Redness after washing or applying product;
📣 Burning or tightness after cleansing;
📣 Red or pink bumps around sensitive eye area;
📣 Dull, lackluster appearance;
📣 Breakouts;
📣 Itchy, flaky patches;
📣 Or, if you have acne prone skin.
All the personal care products in the world won’t help detox your skin if you’re still ingesting unhealthy things. First, focus on resetting your system by sticking to five simple and easy rules to integrate in your daily life pronto!
💭A diet of whole, fresh foods and organic ingredients.
💭Reduce alcohol consumption
💭Commit to getting a full 8-hours of sleep.
💭Drink at least 64 ounces of water each day for hydration
💭Incorporate exercise into your morning or evening routine to help with overall detoxing.
Once you’ve settled in to these detoxifying practices, it’s time to move on to your skincare routine. Combining daily rituals with detoxifying products will be your best bet for an at-home skin detox.
Ensure the products you use in your skincare routine are organic or natural and free from parabens, phthalates, SLS, SLES, and silicone. [ comfort zone ] products are a safe choice when getting back to the basics and resetting your skin.
A facial with steam can be a great way to kick start your skin detox and return your face back to its most natural state. Check [ comfort zone ]’s spa locator to find the Spa closest to you and book your facial today! Our network of estheticians use [ comfort zone ]’s professional line to ensure that each client is treated to superior products that feature natural-origin ingredients.
Spa detoxifying treatments such as body wraps, steam sessions, facial scrubs, and the like also help spur on the detoxing process. Exfoliating treatments work to remove dead skin cells that have built up overtime and brightening facials that use Vitamin C cater to a healthy glow.
Clean skin morning and night is essential not only during a detox but as a crucial step in achieving healthy, glowing skin. Our Essential Line provides gentle and effective cleansing products like Essential Milk, Essential Micellar Water and Essential Scrub.
Start any skin detox by eliminating processed, inorganic foods from your diet and upping your water intake. Ditch fragrance-heavy personal care products and instead opt for gentle, effective cleansers and moisturizers made with natural ingredients. A skin detox can be conducted as much as you wish to reset the delicate skin on the face and restore its barrier.
