With the festive season finally behind us, there’s no better time to give your skin a chance to breathe. Dolling up for endless parties can take a toll on your face. Couple that with rising pollution levels and daily work stress, it’s very likely that your skin is breaking out or has turned dull. Take a break from the heavy make-up and beauty products and completely detox. Here’s how...
Dr Rinky Kapoor, Cosmetic Dermatologist and Dermato-Surgeon, The Esthetic Clinics
A skin detox is a good way to remove all the dirt, sweat, impurities and start afresh. The first step is to go without make-up for two days and just wash with water. The next step is to treat your body to a relaxing massage. You can also use some exfoliating masks of charcoal, clay, mud, vitamin C etc. These will help remove the dead cells from the skin and clean from deep inside. A facial once a month, preferably with fruit acids, can cleanse clogged pores significantly. Steam given to the face during facials helps the ingredients in the products to penetrate. The massage also helps increase blood circulation to the skin and remove toxic products to give the skin its glow back. Follow up with a toner and light moisturiser. As for the body, scrubbing with a bath brush or loofah improves blood circulation, and assists the lymphatic system to drain away toxins more effectively. It also helps remove dead cells from the upper layers of the skin and stimulates collagen formation making it look younger and smoother.
Dr Saumya Shetty Hegde, Dermatologist, Roots Skin Clinic
Detoxify your skin by adding healthy green vegetables and fruits to your diet. Also, include some healthy fats from oily fish and nuts. Of course, one should consume a balanced diet. Blueberries and other foods rich in vitamin C will help add a glow to your skin. Wash your face daily with a good cleanser. This will help increase cell turnover. While facials can help hydrate and brighten the skin, you can also make a pack at home. Mix fresh gel from an aloe vera plant with almond powder. Apply on your face for 15 minutes. This pack will remove all the dirt and impurities from the pores.
