HOW TO SPRINGTIME DETOX YOUR SKIN FOR A FRESH GLOW

It’s that time of the year when we get ready for renewal and regeneration. That’s right, nothing says ‘new life’ quite like spring. If you’re looking to breathe fresh life into your skin and get it glowing just right, try these purifying detox tricks.

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WHAT IS DETOXING?
Before we get into the top skin tips and tricks, it’s important to understand what detoxing is and why it’s so essential. Detoxing is the removal of toxins from the body. These could come from the environment (pollution in the air), your diet (unhealthy foods, such as junk) or lifestyle (for instance, smoking and drinking alcohol). Detoxing your skin involves purifying from the inside and outside to ensure optimal functioning.

FROM THE INSIDE
For healthy skin, your body needs:

• nutritious foods like broccoli, bananas, avocados, pears and watermelon.
• exercise, as toxins are flushed out of your body when you sweat.
• water. Make sure to drink plenty of water, even on days when you don’t feel thirsty, as this helps to hydrate your skin.

AND THE OUTSIDE
Gentle, thorough cleansing and exfoliating are the first steps to clean skin. Use a mild cleanser both in the morning and in the evening, and exfoliate once a week.



YOU SHOULD ALSO TRY:

• masking, as these are a great way to deliver high doses of the goodness your skin needs. Charcoal and mud masks are especially good for drawing out and removing dirt.
• hydration, which helps to achieve balanced, soothed and calm skin. Be sure to use the right level of water or oil-based moisture. If you have oily skin, you might need a water-based moisturiser to balance out the oil. Dry skin requires rich creams and oils to top up oil levels.
• sun protection, in the form of sunscreen and/or antioxidants. Sunscreen is a great way to protect your skin from the harmful rays of the sun and pollution. Antioxidant sunscreens repair the skin while protecting it from the environment. Everyone should use sunscreen.