Detox your skin and feel light and refreshed during the festive season without ridding your skin of all unwanted toxins
natural cleanser
Cold milk is rich in lactic acid, plus it acts as a soothing agent and a good cleanser
Yogurt again rich in lactic acid a natural alpha hydroxy acid with cleansing and soothing properties that acts as a gentle exfoliant
Pumpkin puree can help with being rich in antioxidants with A and C and zinc. It soothes and moisturizes the skin, has a gentle alpha hydroxy action while the rich beta carotene anti oxidants nourish the skin.
Avoid drinking cold water immediately out of the fridge after a workout, just to keep your back from exercising to keep coughs and colds away.
Since its party season do not consume much alcohol and try to counter balance with adequate water intake to help flush out all the toxins.
The breakout of pimples and spots can be troublesome. Studies suggest that scars found on certain parts of the face can be signs of specific health problems such as a poor digestive system that requires detoxing, too much alcohol or dairy that has ruined the liver, or even Haven’t even consumed enough water for kidney function. Avoid kidney-destroying habits such as frequent delays in nature, drinking too much coffee or alcohol, lack of minerals, lack of sleep. Drink lots of water to flush the kidneys.
Your upper cheeks represent asthma and lung infections, they can also leave acne.
Learn about some of the key nutrients and their importance in our diet during the festive season:
iron
essential in the formation of hemoglobin
Iron deficiency causes hair fall and dark circles
Eat spinach, soybean, kidney beans, egg yolk, whole grains, sesame
zinc
Zinc deficiency can cause acne, ridges or hair loss
Zinc helps clear the skin of acne by reducing sebum production
Eat oysters, meat, poultry products, sesame seeds, watermelon seeds, pumpkin seeds, nuts, beans, dairy products.
Alpha Lipoic Acid, DMAE and Coenzyme Q10
Alpha Lipoic Acid helps in smoothing the skin and reduces the signs of ageing
DMAE and Coenzyme q10 are powerful antioxidants that protect against free radical damage
The best sources are shellfish, spinach, nuts.
So this festival season take proper care of your skin by detoxing it.
Satish Bhatia, MD FAAD board certified dermatologist and skin surgeon.
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