What is facial skin detox – how to carry out the procedure at home 

Facial skin detox is a modern cosmetic procedure. During its implementation, the cosmetologist acts on tissues, sebaceous and sweat glands, cleanses the epidermis of dead cells and toxins. All this contributes to rejuvenation, healing and renewal of the skin. Detox therapy is resorted to in the presence of swelling and sagging skin, dark circles under the eyes, wrinkles (both superficial and deep). The detox process is complex and before carrying out it, you should visit a cosmetologist. During the consultation, he will determine your skin type, how contaminated it is with toxins, and based on the data obtained, he will determine the appropriate treatment method. For one person, an algae mask is enough, for another, injections and hardware effects will need to be used in tandem.

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What are detox cosmetics?

Skin detox involves the use of products for deep cleansing, removing impurities and toxins. The body is constantly attacked by bacteria that penetrate into the deep layers of the skin. Our appearance is also affected by what we eat, drink, and what bad habits we cannot quit. What does this all lead to?

• The complexion becomes dull.
• Spider veins and mesh appear.
• Pimples appear.
• Wrinkles form earlier than expected.
• Swelling is visible under the eyes.
• The skin becomes flabby and sags.
• Inflammations and allergic reactions appear on the face.

By the way, hair also suffers from improper nutrition: it becomes stiff and the ends are split. You can get rid of all this with the help of deep cleansing cosmetics.

Golden rules of use.

It is enough to allocate 15 minutes daily for care, and within a couple of weeks you will notice positive changes in your appearance. There are several important rules for home care:

• All procedures are carried out in a calm, unhurried atmosphere and always in a good mood;
• Give yourself a break from makeup at least a couple of times a week;
• Use any cleanser twice a day. You can use two-phase liquids, facial washes, or simply wipe your face with salicylic acid (you don’t even realize how unique and useful it is);
• Toning helps remove excess fat, impurities and enhance the effect of the nourishing cream;
• Twice a week, use various scrubs, peels and a Korean bubble mask with a high content of oxygen and minerals;
• Serums with hyaluronic acid, antioxidants and oxygen protect against chapping and flaking in the autumn-winter period;
• Masks with clay and essential oils work real miracles - they will allow you to forget about toxins and impurities forever.

If you are waiting for the effect after the first week, then you are mistaken. Only a magnificent trio: cosmetics, diet and sports will help you remove harmful substances from the body, restore a healthy complexion and lose a few extra pounds.

When does skin need a detox?

The human body is capable of cleansing itself and protecting itself from harmful influences, but it wouldn’t hurt to get extra help. Who needs a detox?

• Residents of megacities.
• Adherents of a sedentary lifestyle.
• For those who regularly use public transport.
• Those who like to drink, smoke, eat something fatty.
• For those who spend most of their time indoors with dry air.
• People without a regular sleep schedule.
• For those who neglect daily skin cleansing.

However, if you play sports, live in a village and eat only natural food, skin detox still won’t harm you, you can just carry out the deep cleansing procedure less often.

Detox - salon at home.

Between us girls, all these recipes were used by our mothers and grandmothers. During their youth, the windows of cosmetic stores contained several varieties of tubes of cream (for the face, for hands and for feet) and cucumber lotion. No store-bought masks or scrubs - everything had to be done by hand, using available ingredients (mostly natural and very healthy). Remember what kind of skin they had? Smooth, glowing, without a single wrinkle - not a single most expensive commercial cream gives such a dizzying effect. Since those times, many unique recipes have been preserved on how to easily and quickly prepare detox cosmetics yourself.

For face

• Steam baths with essential oils, chamomile and other medicinal herbs. They open pores, gently exfoliate dead cells and help remove harmful substances. The procedure is very simple: wipe your face with salicylic acid or tonic, pour hot water into a pan and add a few drops of any essential oil and a couple of tablespoons of dry herbs (calendula, chamomile). Cover yourself with a towel and breathe over this steam for 10-20 minutes (you can start with less time, gradually increasing the duration of this procedure);
• Saline. Add a couple of teaspoons of salt and a few drops of citrus essential oil to hot water, soak a towel in this mixture and apply it to your face. You can put a couple of cucumber slices on your eyes - they will make your eyes shine and remove puffiness under the eyes. Let it sit for 20 minutes, then wipe it with a piece of ice or wet wipes. By the way, you can make a unique scrub from 2 tablespoons of salt and coffee - it is ideal for both face and body cleansing;
• Clay. Take any cosmetic clay, mix with aloe juice (you can use plain water or infusions of medicinal herbs) to a creamy consistency and apply for half an hour. Then rinse thoroughly and be sure to apply moisturizer - clay has a drying effect;
• Activated carbon will quickly rid your skin of impurities. There are two methods of preparation. For the first, we need crushed activated carbon (you can grind it in a coffee grinder, blender or with a hammer), mixed with 1 teaspoon of lemon juice. The mixture is applied for 15 minutes, after which it is carefully washed off. The second method is to mix activated carbon with gelatin, let it swell and apply. As the mask dries, it will harden into a film that can be easily removed with one movement of the hand (from top to bottom);
• Honey massage. Heat flower or acacia honey in a water bath or in the microwave and apply with patting movements (excluding the area around the eyes). Using your fingertips, gently whisk the honey until you see white flakes - these are toxic substances escaping. It is enough to carry out this procedure in a course of ten days (every other day) and you will notice that your face is fresher, a healthy glow appears, and acne and skin rashes have disappeared.

Dermatologists advise using such masks no more than twice a week, and only before bed - it is in the evening that they are most effective. Such procedures are completely safe and can be used even by pregnant and breastfeeding women. Any components can be found at home - the cost of such a procedure is unlikely to cause serious damage to your family budget.

For hair

Of course, any woman knows that hair is a dead structure. If you see a shampoo or conditioner labeled “detox” in a store window, you should know that this is a scam. Yes, your hair may begin to grow better, but this usually happens after applying special exfoliating scrubs to the scalp. This procedure helps wash away dirt and cosmetic residues, eliminates dandruff and itching, strengthens roots and accelerates hair growth.

• One of the best remedies is a salt mask. Take a few tablespoons of sea salt and the same number of tablespoons of water, mix until mushy and apply to the scalp with massage movements for 10 minutes. Then leave the mixture for another 5 minutes, after which you thoroughly wash your hair with organic shampoo. It is worth remembering that you cannot use it on abrasions and scratches on the head!
• Clay - dilute with warm water, apply to hair and leave for 15 minutes to half an hour. After time, wash it off. You can add a couple of tablespoons of salt to the clay - this method speeds up the removal of toxins.
• Soda - mix half a glass of baking soda with boiling water, let it cool slightly and apply to hair (from roots to ends) with massage movements. After five minutes, rinse.

All these peels will help restore beauty to your hair, cleanse it of toxins and make it truly beautiful.

In this article we looked at the basic principles of the action of detox cosmetics. Its constant use will protect you from toxins and harmful substances, and help restore youth and beauty. In combination with sports and detox juices, it will work real miracles on your appearance - you will become simply fabulously beautiful.

Review of detox products

Do not confuse detox cosmetics with ordinary “washes”. Cleansers are also not limited to peelings and scrubs. Detox products can include creams, masks, and wraps. In order not to search for a long time, we have prepared for you a review of 8 products.

JMsolution Honey Luminous Royal Propolis Eye Patch Hydrogel patches with propolis extract

Hydrogel patches are something that you will most likely want to apply to the area under your eyes on January 1st. The product quickly eliminates signs of fatigue and tightens the skin, making swelling less pronounced.

What is included in the detox product for 890 rubles (at the time of publication) from JMsolution?

• Propolis – promotes regeneration, increases the protective function of the skin, relieves inflammation, brightens, removes toxins, delivers active components deeper into the connective tissue.
• Peptides – promote the production of collagen and elastin, make the skin elastic, smooth out wrinkles.
• Honey – softens, moisturizes, keeps the skin toned.
• Hyaluronic acid – prevents dehydration, promotes renewal at the cellular level, eliminates wrinkles.

Fresh Mask Sheet Charcoal

A budget detox product (45 rubles at the time of publication) should be applied for half an hour, then the remaining composition should be distributed over the skin and allowed to be absorbed; there is no need to rinse it off. What to expect from application?

• Inflammation will disappear.
• The skin will stop shining in the T-zone.
• The pores will shrink.
• Toxins will be “stretched out.”

Innisfree Capsule Recipe Pack Bija&Tea Face mask with Torrei oil and tea tree extract

The mask for 200 rubles (at the time of publication) will be the best friend for those with problematic and sensitive skin. The detox effect is provided by torrea oil. Together with tea tree extract, the components create powerful protection against any problems. How does the product affect the skin?

• moisturizes;
• relieves inflammation;
• refreshes;
• makes the vascular network less pronounced;
• evens out complexion;
• calms;
• increases barrier functions;
• promotes cell regeneration;
• regulates sebum production;
• relieves acne;
• softens;
• heals wounds;
• keeps you in good shape.

Anti-aging hydrogel neck patch mask with gold Gold Neck Pack PETITFEE

The hydrogel mask is made in the shape of wings to fit more tightly to the neck, repeating its contours. The active component - gold - eliminates toxins and waste, improves blood microcirculation, starts the regeneration process, promotes collagen production and deeply moisturizes.

What else is included in the detox product for 180 rubles (at the time of publication)?

• Adenosine – slows down the aging process, increases elasticity.
• Avocado – nourishes the skin, saturates tissues with oxygen.
• Snail mucin - rejuvenates, creates a protective layer on the surface, eliminates wrinkles, removes toxins.
• Aloe vera – moisturizes, relieves inflammation, restores irritated skin.
• Collagen – stimulates cell renewal, promotes the production of your own collagen.
• Birch sap – vitaminizes, evens out color, moisturizes, and eliminates redness.
• Honey – softens and restores elasticity to the skin.

Six Week Detox Regimen

An example of one such cleansing and healing program is a 6-week facial skin detox with “ARTISTRY” cosmetics. The program is intended to be carried out 1-2 times a year. Its advantages are:

1. Carrying out a regular 6-week special detox treatment that promotes more intense cellular renewal of the facial skin, the process of which lasts on average 30-42 days.
2. The possibility of using only two additional care products makes it easy to integrate this detox program into your daily routine facial care. The two products are Aristry Intensive Skincare Revitalizing Peel, which is a resurfacing facial peel, and Artistry time defiance Vitamin C + Wild Yam Serum, which is a special care product with Vitamin C and wild yam plant extract.
3. Fast and long-term effect - the duration of daily use to obtain visually noticeable results is no more than 10 minutes.
4. Low cost of drugs, which makes the detox procedure accessible to almost every woman.

Cosmetics “ARTISTRY”

Aristry intensive skincare

Renewing peeling for facial skin is a product with a quick and intense, but delicate effect. Removal of keratinized cells is carried out thanks to enzymes of biological origin, acting almost immediately after application, but not aggressively. Therefore, the drug helps remove dead skin cells from the face without damaging the protective epidermal layer. In addition, the liposomes it contains help restore the protective barrier and hydration, and oat extract stimulates metabolism in cells.

Thus, as a result of the influence of this product, the processes of cellular regeneration and renewal are accelerated, and skin permeability to cosmetic nutritional components increases. It can be used for any type of skin on people of any age. At the same time, the drug acts on young skin as a cleanser, and on aging skin it also acts as a means of stimulating cell regeneration, restoring tone, color and relief. It does not cause irritation or spots of redness, and combines very well with the main ARISTRY care products, except for those with a peeling effect. When used 2 times a week, it lasts for a month and a half.

Indications for use

• Increased fatigue
• Hormonal disorders
• Inflammatory diseases
• Excess volume in the abdominal area
• Joint diseases
• Swelling of the legs, arms or face
• Phlebeurysm
• Cellulite
• Frequent colds
• Allergies
• Skin diseases
• Bags under the eyes
• Recovery after dental procedures
• Chronic inflammation of the nose or throat (sinusitis and tonsillitis)

Lymphatic massage is also indicated as a general health procedure.

Features of the procedure

When performing manual lymphatic drainage, consistency is very important. First of all, it is necessary to activate the removal of lymph along with the products of inflammation from the body, and then very delicately help it move from the lymph nodes strictly along a certain trajectory to the places of removal. Thanks to extensive experience, a specialist can accurately determine the moment when this process starts and control its progress.

If the sequence is violated during the procedure or the massage is too active, harmful substances from the lymph nodes will be squeezed out, but will not leave the body, and soon the undesirable condition will return. This explains the temporary effect of many lymphatic drainage procedures in beauty salons.

Sauna - a dubious form of detox

Sweat is needed to keep a person cool. If it were needed to remove toxins, then we would always sweat, regardless of the air temperature. Otherwise, it turns out that nature did not intend detoxification in winter. In addition, intense sweating can lead to dehydration, and with it heat stroke. Therefore, considering saunas as a form of detox is not recommended.

Of course, the desire to undergo a detox can be understood: few people lead a truly healthy lifestyle and it seems that something harmful is accumulating in the body. But the real daily detox is urination and bowel movements, and you can only maintain your health without neglecting sleep, proper food and physical activity.

Sources you can trust:

1. https://archive.senseaboutscience.org/data/files/resources/48/Detox-Dossier-Embargoed-until-0001-5th-jan-2009.pdf
2. https://secretmag.ru/longread/2016/11/03/leech/

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TEXT: Dasha Sargsyan, ILLUSTRATOR: Hieronymus Bosch, Anya Iskhakova

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Leeches for “cleansing the body”

Leeches have been used extensively in the past, and some doctors continue to do so today. However, the problem here is not only the unproven effectiveness of this method: according to the leech breeders themselves, a third or even two thirds of these worms on the market are wild. That is, they were not raised in controlled conditions, were not fed with tested blood, but were caught in reservoirs in the south of Russia. Such leeches can be carriers of many diseases. For example, they can cause aeromonosis (bacterial infection).

Peeling mask

This product removes dead skin cells, improves complexion, reduces age spots and nourishes it. All you need to prepare it is half a ripe banana, pureed, one tablespoon of ground coffee and three tablespoons of sour cream. Mix all ingredients, apply the mask with light massage movements. Massage for 30 seconds and leave for 10 minutes. Afterwards, rinse and apply a cream suitable for your skin type.

The intestines and blood vessels are not pipes that can be cleaned with a brush

Atherosclerotic plaques also consist of calcium. They can only be dissolved with acid, which, of course, will kill living cells. The intestines contain trillions of bacteria, which, as it has recently become clear, depend on more than just the absorption of food.

The composition of the intestinal microflora is associated with the functioning of the immune system, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, etc. When a large number of normal flora bacteria die in the intestine, pathogenic microorganisms can take their place.

Therefore, flushing out the contents of the intestines with a “big enema” is a potentially dangerous activity.

In addition, with colon hydrotherapy there is a risk that the intestines will be damaged, sometimes even punctured. With unproven benefits, this is an unjustified risk.

The composition of various drugs that are sold in the form of dietary supplements (dietary supplements) is not controlled as strictly as the composition of drugs. Therefore, these capsules and tablets may contain, for example, real medicines, just in small quantities. It is known that laxatives are sometimes added to detox medications. And taking medicine without knowing it is potentially dangerous.