Almost every day we face various environmental stresses that can exhaust skin and clog pores leading to various skin concerns like inflammation, redness, itching, and irritation. Environmental stress and pollution can also accelerate the ageing process and can result in skin issues like wrinkles, pigmentation, dryness and acne. With the busy schedules and fast routines the major challenge we face today is shortage of time to get professional help to detoxify the skin and help it protect and repair from the external stress.

Modern lifestyle increases our exposure to UV damages and pollution. All of these factors create havoc on the healthy skin and wreck it up to the core. Naturally, our body does have the tendency to activate lymphatic system and efficiently clear out toxins and impurities by flushing them out of the body and self repair the skin. However, at times, unhealthy lifestyle and reduced physical activity tend to block the lymphatic system from performing its functions properly and hence, resulting in toxin build up that causes various skin issues.

Skin detoxification is one of the options that can help the skin breathe better and start afresh by encouraging removal of impurities and increasing collagen and elastin production. Detox procedures that help in increasing skin cell renewal and cell turnover rate will improve the strength of skin barrier and help skin cells revitalize and make the skin glow.

Skin Detox at Home
There are ready ingredients available around us that have strong detoxification properties. These ingredients can be used in daily skincare routine to help detoxify the skin and make it healthy and glowing. Some of them are:

1. Mushrooms
   This is a new trending skincare ingredient which has the capability to adapt to changes and restore the balance. These consist of around 400 bioactive compounds making their regenerative capacity more than any other ingredient. It is a great antioxidant and has anti-inflammatory properties which are beneficial for skin as well as body.

2. Microgreens
   These are the miniature plants which include radish, sprouts, broccoli which consist of six times more nutrients than any other mature plants. They are brimmed up with vitamins, minerals and other micronutrients that help boost skin health. Studies have proven that these nutrients are extremely important to maintain skin health and overall health.

3. Birch water
   Birch tree is known to be the powerhouse of electrolytes, flavanoids, proteins, enzymes, vitamins and amino acids. Birch water has ability to replenish the skin and keep it healthy. It can also be consumed as a beverage. Alternatively, it is used as strong hydrating agent with antioxidant properties in skincare products.

4. Vitamin C
   It is a famous skincare ingredient as it is a potent antioxidant that is essential for skin cell renewal, its development and repair. Vitamin C is an all rounder saviour for skin that protects it from UV damage, reduces pigmentation, inflammation and helps boost collagen and elastin production. Adding a surge of Vitamin C based skincare products ensures glowing healthy skin.

5. Clay
   It helps remove the impurities from skin. It is commonly used as a face mask that removes excess oil and draws out impurities from the face. It helps in pulling the toxins away and unclogging the pores.

Skin Detox at a Dermatology Clinic
Besides these skincare ingredients that can help improve the condition by being a part of our skincare regimen, there are certain detox facials that are available at a dermatologist’s clinic which will help remove the impurities and toxins and enhance skin health.

1. Microdermarasison
   This is a vacuum suction based treatment that helps remove the layer of dead skin cells and lets the skin get rid of impurities.

2. Chemical Peels
   Superficial glow peels can be done under the supervision of a dermatologist which will help in gentle skin exfoliation and can also help rejuvenate the skin.

3. Anti-Pollution Facials
   There is a wide range of medifacials that can be done to combat the side effects to pollution and flush out skin toxins to get healthy and glowing skin. 365 Oxyboost at Dr. Nivedita Dadu’s Dermatology Clinic is one such treatment option.

It is beneficial to breakdown the toxins build up in the skin to maintain the skin health by flushing out toxins and getting rid of dead skin cells. It is advisable to consult a dermatologist to seek expert advice and opt for correct skincare regimen along with required set of detox facials to enhance the skin health.

Keep Healthy! Keep Glowing!