Holistic Tips For A Truly Healthy Complexion

When you think “detox,” you probably think liver-the body’s primary cleansing organ. But to discern whether a cleanse is in order, check your complexion. Your skin is your body’s largest organ of elimination and detox-
ification. As toxin’s build up in your kidneys, liver, and bloodstream, you may experience external inflamma-
tion. The skin is a backup for the other elimination organs. Over time, our bodies collect toxins in much the same way a bicycle wheel collects rust. All of that toxicity contributes to weight gain, wrinkles, breakouts, and dull skin, hair and nails.

Build a cleansing regimen. Just as toxins escape your body via skin, they can also enter your body topically.
Giving up the majority of the toxin-filled, clogging skin care products and makeup that most people use every day is one way to detox your skin. Eliminate body care products with synthetics like parabens, phthalates and petroleum byproducts. When choosing detoxifying products for skin, look for plant-based ingredients that work
synergistically when applied topically and ingested. Pair facial washes, lotions or masks with supplements or
beverages containing chlorella, neem, seaweed, aloe vera or green or white tea. These nutrient-rich ingredients
increase circulation to eliminate toxins from the skin and other organs.

Feed your skin. Good nutrition is critical to a healthy complexion especially when you need to detox. The right
cleansing foods not only reduce toxins but also support collagen, the protein that keeps skin looking youthful.
As you loosen the toxic sludge from your body, your energy will automatically increase because your body is able
to perform digestive and other functions efficiently. Your body can then use that energy to repair the collagen in your skin and grow healthier hair and stronger nails.

Start by ditching sugars, refined carbohydrates, red meat, and overly processed foods-all of which can attack collagen and lead to acne-causing inflammation. Then drink detoxifying green tea and purified water throughout
the day (at least 8 glasses), along with a greens smoothie daily. Digesting important nutrients in this blended
form requires less energy, which means the body can devote more energy to restoring skin cells. It is best to have beverages between meals rather than during them because liquids dilute digestive enzymes to make digestion
slower and more difficult.

During meals, eat detoxifying veggies, such as dark leafy greens, daikon radish, and broccoli which are best raw
or lightly steamed to preserve water content.

It is also good to regularly nosh on raw foods for their skin and digestive supportive enzymes. Enzymes perform
thousands of functions in the body, including repairing and preventing wrinkles, evening out your skin tone and contributing to smooth, youthful skin. Loading up on probiotics from foods and supplements promotes good digestion, eliminates bad gastrointestinal bacteria and increases energy to improve overall skin health.

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