SKIN DETOX
Feeling stressed can cause our skin to be more sensitive and reactive. Our body produces a
hormone called cortisol which causes our skin to be oilier. This can trigger acne, eczema or
psoriasis flare ups. It can also aggravate existing skin conditions. According to dermatologist, Dr
Michael Duggan, as well as breakouts and eczema, stress can also contribute to many illnesses like
the flu and diarrhoea. Dr Duggan has given us some of the following suggestions in which any of
them can help to detox and de-stress from a hard week.
Baths
Taking Time
Out
Supplements Herbal Tea
Ashwagandha: a
2017 study showed
a 44% decrease
in stress levels
after taking this
supplement.
Rhodiola: AKA
Golden Root. This
plant can boost
energy and reduce
stress and fatigue. Chamomile tea and
green tea are the
best herbal teas for
reducing stress and
improving sleep
quality.
‘Sleep easy’ tea helps
you get to sleep at
night.
If you’re a regular tea
or coffee drinker, try
switching to decaf
after about 3pm to
avoid increasing
stress levels and to be
able to get to sleep at
night.
Reading and
listening to music
can lift your mood
and help you relax
and unwind (just
avoid angry or sad
songs!)
Taking a walk
outside can also be
very calming and
healthy.
Pillow Sprays
The smell of
lavender helps
you sleep well.
It’s a popular
aromatherapy for
relaxation. Studies
show it can improve
sleep quality.
Simply spray it on
your pillow or on
your wrists before
bed.
Let us
know your
favourite way to detox.
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To relax in a
nice hot bubble
bath allows you
to completely
relax as well
as relieving
tension from
your muscles.
It hydrates skin
and relaxes the
body and the