Lifestyle & Wellness
They say when you look good, you feel good — and it works the other way, too. When you clear your mind and body, your outside glow often follows. Here are 4 simple ways to detox this spring and look radiant:
Drink Your Goodness
Skip alcohol and processed sugar. Fill your meals with fruits, vegetables and fiber instead. Try this detox smoothie to get started:
– 2 bananas
– ½ cup frozen berries
– 2 tbsp hemp protein powder
– 1 handful spinach
– 1 peeled kiwi
– 2 cups almond milk
– 1 tbsp flaxseed oil
Use organic ingredients when you can. Blend until smooth and enjoy!
If you like this berry smoothie, try our other recipe featuring beets, ginger and spinach.
Detox Your Brain
Sleep isn’t just beauty rest — it also helps clear waste from the brain. A 2012 study discovered the “glymphatic system,” which removes toxins while you sleep. Aim for about eight hours a night so your brain can do its nightly cleanup and you can wake up refreshed.
Detox Your Skin
Everyday pollution, dirt and oil can clog pores, so it’s important to remove those impurities. Ingredients like thermal mud draw out oil and grime, leaving skin looking clean and renewed. One treatment we recommend:
– Acne Advanced Clarifying Masque: A deep-cleaning mask that absorbs impurities and lifts them away. With three types of purifying clay, it also helps reduce shine.
Sweat It Out
Science hasn’t settled all the questions about sweating out toxins, but sweat rituals are used worldwide — in saunas, steam baths and sweat lodges. The Journal of Environmental and Public Health noted that sauna use “might provide a therapeutic method to increase elimination of toxic trace metals.” That’s good enough reason to try a relaxing steam or sauna session for a detoxing sweat.
Need additional detox tips? Read here for more cleansing advice.