The New Year has arrived so it’s time for a fresh start and to simplify your skincare regime with these organic skin detox top tips, from beauty brand Green People.
Renew, rebalance and restore tired and weary skin this New Year, with our top 10 tips from Founder of Green People, author or Naturally Gorgeous, and all round beauty guru Charlotte Vøhtz.
No matter how much festive partying was had or whether you’re skin’s taken a beating from the tough winter, these simple tips will have your skin glowing and radiant in no time.
1. Make Time
It may sound obvious but make time for your New Year skincare regime. Setting the alarm clock just five minutes earlier than usual and investing time in a healthy facial care regime will give you a more vibrant complexion. Try Green People’s range of organic skincare for a gentle and natural way to healthier skin.
Green People Gentle Cleanse & Make-Up Remover, £18.95
2. Massage
Give yourself a facial massage to relax and unwind. This will help stimulate blood circulation and keep skin soft, smooth and youthful. Start by using gentle upward strokes with your hands around the collarbone, jawline to the top of the cheeks and out towards the ears. Use your thumb and forefinger to gently pinch off the ears, and then the pads of your fingers to gently tap your eyebrows and the bone underneath the eye, following on to the forehead. Finish by gently but firmly pressing your temples.
3. Rehydrate
Drink at least 2litres of water and herbal teas throughout the day and try and get plenty of sleep.
4. Breathe
Improving your breathing can work wonders on the skin as it will feed your skin cells with oxygen. Try to do some breathing exercises before bedtime, which will also help you nod off.
5. Go Organic
Give your skin a detox by switching to organic skincare. When undergoing a ‘detox’ and switching to organic skincare products, it is common to experience a period of adjustment where the skin is cleansing itself of man-made chemicals. It could take two to three weeks before there is a visible difference to the skin, but it’s worth the wait.
Try one of Green People’s trio kits to kick-start your new organic skincare regime.
Green People Age Control Kit, £34.95
6. Detox Your Diet
A skin detox can be greatly assisted by undergoing an internal detox. Click here to visit StyleNest’s Health and Fitness channel where you’ll find plenty of detox diet reviews.
7. Scrub Up
Help to detoxify the skin and leave worn winter skin soft and supple again by exfoliating and body brushing. Try Green People’s Sugar Scrub for super soft, glowing skin.
Green People Sugar Scrub, £19.95
8. Mineralize
Try giving your skin a break from make-up it and dare to bare for a few days each week. If you can’t bear to ditch the foundation, switch to a lighter BB Cream or ideally a non-clogging mineral powder. Try Green People’s Pressed Mineral Powder SPF15 for a natural alternative to heavy foundation.
Green People Age Control Kit, £34.95
9. At Home Facial
Give your skin a DIY detox facial such as a Pineapple or Papaya Exfoliator. Pineapple has a natural exfoliating effect that helps improve skin texture, and papaya has skin smoothing properties. Simply rub a thin slice of pineapple or papaya over your skin to lift dead skin cells and exfoliate the skin. Leave for 5 minutes and then rinse off with tepid water.
10. Switch To Organic Hair Products
Don’t forget your hair – organic products will help remove residue build up, to treat and tame your tresses. Green People’s Daily Aloe Shampoo will purify the hair without striping away its natural goodness and shine, or pump it full of nasties.
Green People Daily Aloe Shampoo, £10.95
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