How to take of your skin (and body) during a detox.

The food and chemicals we eat often show up on our skin. Blemishes, oiliness, wrinkles and dryness are all a result of what we put in our bodies, and they can be helped with better nutrition. When we consume a diet full of processed, high sugar or fatty foods, the body works harder at getting rid of them than it does at creating new, healthy and vibrant skin cells. The organs responsible for toxin elimination--the colon, kidney and liver--are often overwhelmed with them, so the body removes any excess through the pores, causing clogging, breakouts, redness and skin irritation. To detox the skin, eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and get at least 64 oz of water each day. Refrain from consuming vegetable oils, caffeine, refined carbohydrates, alcohol and sugar to begin detoxing the skin and receiving a more healthy appearance.

While detoxing the body, it is important to still supply it with proper vitamins and minerals for skin health. Taking antioxidant supplements will help the fight against free radicals, which cause cancer and harm healthy cells. Consume fruits and vegetables primarily for a day or two to begin the detox, and add fish into the diet instead of red meat. Omega-3 oils from fish are healthy for the organs as well as the skin. Vitamin A from butter or cod liver oil and zinc from eggs and seeds are beneficial for the skin, as well as Vitamin B-12, which helps the body deal with stress. Vitamin C helps build and renew collagen, while vitamin E offers the body plenty of antioxidant support. Magnesium and manganese are minerals that help the liver in the detox process.

During a detox, keep the skin clean of dead skin cells and remove toxins that have been expelled from the body. You can do this by using a gentle exfoliant like Jurlique's Daily Exfoliating Cream and also using a cleanser like Eminence's Clear Skin Probiotic Cleanser or Coconut Milk Cleanser. Receiving a body treatment like Le Reve's Blueberry Slimming Wrap will sure help to further detoxify the body and provide the skin with potent antioxidants. 

For more information on the products or treatments, you can always stop by Le Reve and ask any of our Estheticians any questions you may have. 

Have a great rest of your week!

~Ashley, Esthetician with Le Reve Spa and Boutique