About Skin Detoxification and Cell Healing

 The skin is the largest organ of your body and is considered to act as a third lung, absorbing from the environment and perspiring waste into the air. The normal function of the skin is to exhale gases, sweat water and certain toxic salty substances. The skin also secretes sebum from the sebum glands which maintains the elasticity of the skin and hair. The last but not least, the skin is meant to protect the inner body.

 The skin accumulates toxins from inside and outside the body. The environmental pollutants, UV rays and chemicals from your personal care are as dangerous as the toxins generated from inside. For example, UV rays can generate an increase level of reactive oxygen species and reactive nitrogen species in cells which will result in oxidative damage to lipids, proteins and DNA.  This is one of the reasons why UV rays can induced skin cancer. Chemicals can induce oxidation of lipids and other cell compounds which ultimately generate free radicals. In addition, petrochemical derivatives from your regular skin care products, suffocate the skin and it cannot breath properly. These derivatives are foreign for the body and are very difficult to eliminate.  They accumulate in the body and can trigger poorly maintain cell equilibrium that can lead to degenerative processes associated with premature aging, inflammation, different skin ailments including cancer.

 Internal toxin waste can come from an improper diet balance, accelerated fat burning due to weight loss and exaggerated physical activity and a prolong stress stage.

 There are several ways to maintain a proper skin cell balance.

 The skin needs to properly breathing through its pores. Therefore regular face cleansing is essential to cleanse the skin from its toxins and open pores to eliminate more. Use natural and mild cleanser with balanced pH to avoid bacteria growing and relapse of the skin barrier.

 Saunas, sweats, face herbs steam can be used to help purify the body and skin from toxins through pore elimination.

 Makeup can obstruct the pores making toxin elimination very difficult. You should consider not using your usual makeup at least a day week.  You can use gentle dry brush  and mechanical peeling on your face  to cleanse the skin of old cells and invigorate it.

 Clay masks are powerful detoxifying agents. They neutralize the free radicals present onto the skin due to UV rays, environmental pollutants and internal stress and support skin nurturing with their minerals. 

 Try to use natural creams that have a wide range of antioxidants on their formulations such as vitamin C, E and beta carotene, selenium, glutathione, proanthocyanidins.

 For all the above procedures add the drinking of 6-8 cups of water every day.

 During the detoxification program the cell’s vital processes are increased, the skin’s toxins are cleared up, the cells start to rebalance their metabolic activities, the oxido-reduction processes are normal and the cells have the power to heal themselves.

 In conclusion:  skin detoxification is as important as internal body detoxification. This is not a one time process. This practice has to be used frequently to provide skin protection and enhance skin health.  It also reduces the possibility of skin diseases later on.

Your Skin Needs “To Breathe” Properly

Structural skin changes related to aging, such as the gradual reduction of the protective skin barrier, require continuous attention in order to prevent the loss of skin moisture.

 Today, more than before the media is revealing the important factors which are needed to maintain a healthy and protected skin. Some of the most important factors are: a well balanced diet, adequate fluid intake, enough sleep and exercise.

 Another frequently overlooked factor in retaining a healthy skin is letting it “breathe”.  Skin needs clean and open pores for a proper elimination of toxins, water and salts through the perspiration.  If we block those functions, then the skin becomes filled with unwanted substances and is prone to faster aging process. Therefore, having a well cleansed skin with open pores is a very important part of keeping your skin healthy.

 The pores are genetic characteristics that cannot be eliminated. You can transiently minimize their appearance by cleansing them from debris and cell deposits but you cannot change their size. The pores are needed for a proper elimination of the skin toxins and the natural lubrication of your skin.

 If you keep your skin well cleansed, your daily moisturizer will be more effective. It will be able to draw back water from your “skin barrier” and keep the skin more resistant to physical and chemical offense. The retaining of the moisture is crucial in having a healthy and younger skin.

 A proper care has to be maintained when you use the makeup. Some makeup’s are very oily, clog the pores and trigger acne. It doesn’t matter which makeup you use you have to remove it thoroughly with a mild cleanser every evening and give the skin a day per week rest from it. Give your skin the luxury of a detoxifying mask when possible to further cleanse and maintain it !

 Between many cleansing and detoxifying procedures on the market, clay masks have the highest detoxifying activity. The clay masks cleanse the skin surface very well; they improve circulation and revitalize the skin without any allergic reaction.

Clays have been used for generations in different beauty procedures, for health purposes and are used today in many professional and high quality spas. Clays have the enhanced ability to absorb toxins from the skin. Clays contain necessary elements like silica, aluminum, calcium, magnesium, sodium potassium and trace elements which will  nourish  and revitalize your skin. Without mineral salts skin loses moisture and the skin becomes wrinkly and saggy. Clays minimize the excess of oil on your skin, reduce redness and transiently tighten the pores by removing the accumulated cells and debris.

 Conclusion: Your skin care routine should be simple and efficient: cleanse, moisturize and protect the skin from harsh environmental conditions. Give the skin time “to breath” and relax. Nowadays, when more Americans are aware of the benefits of natural foods and remedies for a healthy living, we understand that ancient natural and simple procedures for skin care can help us regain vitality and youthful look with wonderful results and minimal expenses.