7-day detox ritual for that festive glow
“Detoxifying skin adds a temporary glow, while detoxifying life adds a permanent glow”.
Detoxification is a process of abstaining from or ridding oneself of toxic or unhealthy substances to reboot your system. It is not only your skincare products that are potential sources of toxins, and so, just fixing the superficial layers of your skin won’t be enough. Glowing skin is an inside-out process and thus, needs to be looked at and treated holistically.
Glowing skin, to us means a super-fresh, bright and hydrated skin that emanates radiance. You have a week before the festive season rolls in and you sure want to look your best. What better than a healthy detox routine to reset, recharge and refresh your skin? But as stated earlier, we are going to detox your skin holistically. We have designed a simple, yet classic 7-day detox routine that is going to cleanse your system, energize your body and reflect on your skin.
Day -1
Start your day with a glass of lukewarm water and 1 tbsp honey. You can mix the honey in warm water or consume it straight from the spoon.
Replace your breakfast with a green juice – celery + spinach + coriander + mint.
Follow your morning skincare routine – cleanser, toner, brightening serum, light moisturizer, lip balm.
Spritz a hydrating toner on your face after you finish with your lunch. Follow up with a moisturizer if your skin is too dry.
Follow your night skincare routine – makeup remover, cleanser, toner, brightening serum, face oil, under-eye cream, lip balm.
Use lavender eye pillow when you sleep. It will soothe puffy eyes and promote good sleep. You can also try the lavender pillow mist by Love Organically for a goodnight’s sleep.
Day-2
Start your day with 1 tbsp honey and detox water.
To make the detox water, boil 1 tbsp grated ginger in water for 5 mins. Strain the water and let it cool. Add 1 tsp cinnamon powder in the strained ginger water, mix well and drink.
Have a glass of banana-chia shake. Blend together 2 bananas and 1 tbsp of soaked chia seeds in a blender. You can soak chia seeds in water overnight for it to gel well.
Follow your morning skincare routine – cleanser, toner, brightening serum, light moisturizer, lip balm.
Spritz a hydrating toner on your face after you finish with your lunch. Follow up with a moisturizer if your skin feels too dry.
Follow your night skincare routine – makeup remover, cleanser, toner, brightening serum, face oil, under-eye cream, lip balm. Don’t forget the eye pillow.
Have a glass of turmeric and saffron-infused milk at night before bed. It will help in blood purification, reduce gut inflammation and promote good sleep.
Day-3
Start your day with warm water. Follow it up with a Vitamin C drink.
Do a full body and face mask with ubtan + curd + turmeric. Follow up with a nourishing body oil. Place a diffuser or light a scented candle in the bathroom when you shower. Go for calming essential oils like rose, lavender, chamomile, lemongrass, holy basil for a holistic bathing experience.
Follow your day and night skincare rituals as usual.
Have a glass of turmeric and saffron-infused milk at night before bed. It will help in blood purification, reduce gut inflammation and promote good sleep.
Day-4/Day-5/Day-6
It’s time to JUICE-CLEANSE. Follow our 3-day juice cleanse plant to detox, reset and restart.
Follow your skincare and bathing rituals as usual. Add the following masks and treatments to your routine whenever you feel fit.
Face scrub – Ground oatmeal + curd + green tea
Face mask – Flaxseed gel + honey + mashed banana
Body scrub – Ground coffee + curd + hemp powder
Hair treatment – Our at-home keratin treatment will help smooth out cuticles, cut away frizz and soften your hair.
Drink a cup of chamomile tea 30 minutes before bed every night.
Day-7
Start your day with a cup of warm water. Follow it up with a cup of moringa tea.
Have some soothing music playing in the background throughout the day to rejuvenate your mind and relax.
Follow your morning and night skincare rituals as usual.
Bonus Giveaways
Dedicate 15-20 minutes every morning to performing yoga asanas. Start by chanting ‘OM’ three times and then follow with the breathing exercises like anulom-vilom and kapalbathi. Perform 10 sets of suryanamaskar and end the session with shavasana.
Eat vegetables and fruits rich in vitamins, minerals, fibers, omegas and proteins. Green vegetables are always a winner.
Drink plenty of water to keep your body hydrated.
Get enough sleep.
Cut down on caffeine and alcohol consumption.
