Our concern for our body's health has nowadays gone beyond basic needs, and this is caused by our current lifestyle and the environment we all live in. The skin, like the whole body, seems to require more and more procedures and products in order to maintain its health within normal limits. Find out, in the following, why certain methods of detoxifying the body are important, which ones are recommended for detoxifying the skin and what advantages they have.
Why detoxification is useful
The constant assaults to which the skin is subjected by certain harmful factors in the environment make the task of having healthy skin very difficult at times. Toxins that can affect the skin are numerous and can come from a variety of environments:
- air pollutant gases;
- objects that come into contact with the skin and may be contaminated with pathogens or harmful substances;
- chlorine in tap water;
- Ultraviolet sun rays (UVA, UVB) which can cause skin problems in case of prolonged exposure to the sun;
- free radicals in the food you eat;
- cosmetics containing irritating or potentially comedogenic substances.
As a result of the action of these toxins, pores can become blocked, causing blackheads and pimples to appear. Failure to treat these skin problems properly or in a timely manner can lead to dull, tired-looking skin and can, at the same time, accelerate the skin ageing process, leading to wrinkles. As toxins in the environment can never be fully avoided, skin detoxification is one of the necessary actions to keep the skin and the whole body in optimal health.
Methods of detoxifying the body
There are nowadays an overwhelming number of methods and products that promise spectacular results in terms of detoxifying the body. However, few methods of detoxifying the body are really effective, but none of them produce major effects in a short time. It is important to remember that detoxification is an ongoing process that requires a dose of discipline. The main reason for this is that, in addition to the detoxification process itself, it requires the adoption and maintenance of healthy habits.
Cosmetic treatments for detoxification
Cosmetology is a field that is constantly developing and currently offers state-of-the-art treatment methods that have beneficial effects for both the skin and the entire body. Among the cosmetic procedures that have proven to be effective in the detoxification process, two types of treatment can be distinguished:
- Facial Detox (detox face) - procedure of detox face has as its main objective the deep cleansing of the skin, which involves the removal of toxins from the integument. This type of facial also stimulates the natural production of collagen and elastin, moisturises the skin and makes it radiant;
- Endermological massage (LPG Alliance) - a non-invasive 100% procedure based on an innovative working principle. Cell stimulation by mechanotransduction has been introduced in medical practice since the late 1980s, but has been perfected over time, becoming today an effective method both for fighting cellulite and for detoxifying the body.
Diet for toxin elimination
As with any other aspect of health, detoxification is largely influenced by eating habits. That's why it's important to pay attention to each meal to ensure a balanced intake of nutrients. In this way, the detoxification process, which is mainly supported by the liver, can take place correctly and toxins are eliminated at an appropriate rate.
The aim of the various methods of detoxifying the body, when talking about nutrition, should not be to impose drastic diets, but to balance. It is enough that the diet for the elimination of toxins follows a few simple tips, thus, it is recommended:
- avoiding or reducing the consumption of sugar-rich products;
- limiting the consumption of gluten-rich products;
- reducing red meat portions;
- regular consumption of foods that support liver function (artichokes, beetroot, asparagus, broccoli). Thus, when the liver is working properly, toxins can be more easily eliminated from the body without accumulating;
- introduction in the diet of foods with a high content of enzymes (avocado, mango, pineapple, banana), for a better assimilation of nutrients and antioxidants.
Medicines to detoxify the body
As with many diets, more or less beneficial, designed to detoxify the body, in recent years, more and more dietary supplements have appeared that promise rapid elimination of toxins. Many of these are based on the diuretic or purgative effect of the components, which can become a danger to the body's health if not taken with caution.
Intravenous therapies are a safe and quick alternative, considering that a session lasts between 15 and 45 minutes, with the recommendation to repeat the treatment periodically. The effects of intravenous therapies include: boosting the immune system, improving energy and general well-being, eliminating toxins, stimulating the nervous system (thanks to B-complex vitamins), stimulating collagen production, etc.
Skin detox - benefits
The average adult person has 300 million epithelial cells, which means an enormous storage capacity for both nutrients and harmful compounds such as toxins. Therefore, skin detoxification plays an essential role in the proper functioning of cellular processes in the skin, with the following benefits:
- Improved skin elasticity due to the stimulation of elastin and collagen production;
- treating and preventing various forms of acne;
- better hydration of the skin by removing dead skin cells from its surface;
- gives the skin a brighter appearance due to the elimination of toxins stored in the pores.
Total detoxification: myth or reality?
As mentioned earlier, it is not possible to completely avoid contact with toxins that threaten our health in one way or another. Thus, a total detoxification is practically impossible, since toxins are constantly assimilated by the body in multiple ways.
However, a lot depends on the habits we form when it comes to preventing and treating skin problems. A daily skin care routine, using products that are suitable for your skin type, is of major importance in keeping toxins as low as possible in the skin. Eating habits and psycho-emotional state also have a say in detoxifying the body and preventing toxin accumulation.
If you are experiencing skin problems or simply feel that your skin needs a detox procedure, Cronos Med specialists are ready to answer your questions and provide you with a personalized treatment plan tailored to your needs. To make an appointment at one of the Cronos Med clinics, contact us on 021 9097 or by using contact form.