Skin Detox is a Whole Body Cleanse: Learn to Optimize Detox

Skin detox is a whole body cleanse. It is gentle and effective so is one of the best total body detox choices we have. This is because skin is the largest organ of the body so toxins are released over a large area.

Skin detox for a whole body cleanse include: dry skin brushing, hydrotherapy, salt rubs and aromatherapy. Benefits of skin stimulation are:

*Gently releases body toxins
*Stimulates blood flow
*Softens skin
*Removes dead, scaly skin
*Increases new skin cells
*Stimulates lymph flow
*Invigorates

Hydrotherapyand Skin Detox

Hydrotherapy is one of the oldest practices around. According to Sam Biser, water produces cures that's not possible with herbs. Cold water stimulates and hot water relaxes which pumps blood and improves circulation. Rotation between hot and cold water stimulates endorphins.

Recommendation: Skin brushing and hydrotherapy daily. Salt rubs weekly, monthly or when ill.

Salt Rub

Mix Epsom salts with water until moist. Partially fill bathtub with warm water, sit and rub thoroughly using this mixture. Then stand and apply rub as follows:

1) Rub vigorously until skin turns pink
2) Start with fingers and rub each arm
3) Rub each leg starting with toes, then:
4) Chest
5) Abdomen
6) Back
7) Hips
8) Buttocks

Follow with cool shower and spray a mixture of 1/4 hydrogen peroxide and 3/4 water over body when done. Finish with vigorous towel-rub.

Skin Detox with Aromatherapy

Aromatherapy and/or lemon juice can be added to salt rubs. Squeeze 1 lemon or add 1 to 2 drops of oil. Lemon acts as an astringent and tightens skin pores. The effects of aromatherapy depend on which oil is used:

Cypress, stimulates circulation, helps varicose veins, lympathic decongestant, reduces cellulite and nervous tension, heals scar tissue and prostate decongestant

Patchouly, tones skin, tissue regeneration, digests toxins, cellulite, congestion, relieves itching from hives, tightens loose skin, prevents wrinkles, calming and eczema.

Peppermint, reduces muscular soreness, neuralgia, sciatica and arthritis, detoxifies connective tissue and skin, activates lymphatic drainage, supports kidney and cardiovascular functions, warming, soothes aches, increases white blood cells, eases: itching, blackheads, colds, fevers, upper respiratory and numb limbs.

Rosemary, general detoxification, increases arterial and peripheral circulation; aids degenerative tissue, eases fluid retention, helps: muscle pains, cramps, and sprains, stimulates repair of damaged skin, reduces cellulite, stimulates circulation and metabolism of skin layers.

Thyme, increases excretion of all glands, supports metabolism and fluid balance, strengthens circulation, increases joint mobility, reduces swelling, beneficial for sports injuries and respiratory detox.

Whether using dry skin brushing, salt rub or hydrotherapy, skin detox is a whole body cleanse that is gentle and effective.

Related articles:
Part I: Dry Skin Brushing: Astonishing Secret to Health
5 Amazing Benefits of Aromatherapy You Need to Know

Sources:
Bragg, Paul, The Bragg Healthy Lifestyle, Braggs Books, Santa Barbara, CA
Dr. Bernard Jensen
Dr. Berkowsky

Author: Certified National Product Specialist trained to recommend natural health products.
Disclaimer: Author receives no compensation for recommendations except essential oils but not retail.
Information only: Article for information and isn't intended as replacement for medical attention.

Skin Detox is a Whole Body Cleanse copyright 2009