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Do-it-yourself detox program
How to cleanse your skin?
By
Lindisima
Team
Summary:
Detox is a very popular treatment and it is
something that you can try. In this series of articles, we
are discussing complete details on detox programs and how you
can do it at home yourself if you do not wish to or can not
afford to go to a detox center. We have provided a
brief introduction to detox already. Then we discussed
some more
details on the detox programs and
how to do a liver flush. In this final section, we
explain how to cleanse your skin using a detox technique.
Skin
cleansing and detox are used to eliminate toxins from the skin
and to stimulate circulation. This will heal your body to have a
more healthy looking skin. It is specially recommended for
people with skin conditions such as allergies,
acne and similar illness.
How to do it at home?
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 There
are many ways to help your skin eliminate toxins:
hydrotherapy,
aromatherapy, skin dry brushing, steam and sauna and
contrast cold-hot showers or plunges. As in the
case of other detox programs, you should eat a healthy
diet and
avoid processed foods and sugars. Drink plenty of
water and
relax. You may add a cup of hot water with
lemon to your diet. Drink it first thing in the morning.
This will help your body balance the pH. The duration of
the programs can vary from a few days to a month.
One
of the easiest and most effective ways to detox the skin
is dry brushing. Another easy way is to take
contrast shower: cold/warm water and alternate between
the temperatures to increase circulation. Finish with
warm water. At spas this is done with the cold- hot
plunges. They have pools with water at different
temperatures and people switch between them. You may
take a couple of minutes in hot water and shorter time
in cold water and alternate 3 times. You can do these
treatment three or four times a week. |
Sauna and steam:
Few people have them at home. If you have access
to them at a gym or a hotel, you may want to take advantage of
them. They are also very relaxing. If you have visible broken
capillaries on your face, do not do these treatments. Consult
your doctor if you have high blood pressure or any other
condition or if you are taking medicines. If you are using
the sauna as detox, follow a three to four week plan eating a
healthy diet and visiting the sauna two to three times a week.
The time required at the sauna varies for each individual.
Generally speaking, you may start with 10 to 20 minutes and
follow the guidelines of the place. If you do not feel
comfortable, get out of the sauna.
(Related:
How to get beautiful skin)
Dry skin brushing:
This simple treatment helps the
skin eliminate toxins/dead cells and stimulates circulation. It
helps to stimulate the lymphatic system as well to eliminate
toxins through the skin.
What
will I need? You can use a brush with soft
bristles, a loofah sponge or a silk mitten.
That’s it. Time required is about 5 to 10
minutes. At
bath time it works much better but you can
do it any time. You can do it twice a day
emphasizing the
areas with cellulite.
Instructions
- You will start at the soles of your
feet and continue up. This will ensure that you are
working against the direction of circulation. Just
like in massages, you will
massage with the brush in circular motion with
light pressure against the circulation, in other
words, always in the direction towards the heart.
- Avoid the face and any areas with
cuts, broken capillaries,
varicose veins
(How to
prevent varicose veins) or any sensitive areas.
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