Words: Zak Maoui
Sometimes life can run away with you. Too many late nights, whether as a result of one too many down at the pub, or not enough hours to cram your workload into. We get it. Life is tough. And it has its effect. Sleep can be pretty much ruined. And, most notably, your skin gets a battering.
That said, while the looming deadlines might be hard to avoid, there is a way to make sure you can keep on top of your skin. And we've scoured the Internet for the best products that'll help you easily give it a firm and proper detox. An overnight magical do-ver you might prefer.
So below are some skin-saving products that we're loving right now, that'll have you looking your best in no time (and with little work)...
Rheal Superfoods Clean Greens
First things first, a skin detox isn't just about what you shove on your skin. That's just a small part of it. What goes in your body is equally, if not more important. That's why you should be loading your body with the good stuff. Rheal Superfoods' Clean Greens are pumped with wheatgrass, barley grass, spirulina (one of the most nutrient dense foods out there), protein-rich moringa and, baobab (seven times more vitamin C than oranges) and minerals and antioxidants-heavy chlorella. Not just great for your immune system, but does wonders for your skin's complexion, radiance and overall health.
Nue Co Prebiotic + Probiotic supplements
Gut health is as important as brain health. If you've got poor gut health, the rest of your body isn't going to function well. And that means your skin, too. Luckily The Nue Co’s vegan Prebiotic + Probiotic is a modern-day multivitamin, featuring the brand’s signature blend of prebiotic inulin and probiotic complex, that will get your gut (and therefore skin) health back up and running. The vegan probiotic used is derived from soil and delivers five billion potent vegan Bacillus Coagulans spores per capsule, which activate in your intestine. But as a result, your skin will be clearer, less dull and will appear more energised.
Dermalogica Active Clay Cleanser
Dermolgica is the master brand of skin detoxification. And it all begins with the Active Clay Cleanser. A mineral-rich clay and charcoal formula actively cleanses and purifies the skin as soon as it touches it, leaving you with less black heads and a clearer visage. Kaolin Clay absorbs excess oil, and activated binchotan charcoal powerfully adsorbs impurities to help balance skin. What's more a blend of botanical lipids and murumuru seed works to banish excess oil (but not all of it) from the skin while helping to protect its natural lipid barrier and promote a healthy microbiome. Use three times a week for proper results.
Dermalogica Daily Superfoliant Exfoliator
They say you shouldn't exfoliate daily, but Dermalogica has masterminded an exfoliant that can be used on the regular. Its highly-active resurfacer helps fight environmental triggers known to accelerate skin ageing, as well clear the skin of dirt and micro-aggressors. It's a powerful powder-based exfoliant that helps to minimise the effects of everyday life, giving your skin the evening detox it needs. It's packed with enzymes, skin-smoothing alpha hydroxy acids and anti-pollution technology, as well as activated binchotan charcoal, which purifies the skin, and niacinamide, red algae and tara fruit extract, which help guard against the damaging effects of pollution.
Pai Skincare Carbon Star Detoxifying Overnight Face Oil
Pai Skincare's Carbon Star Detoxifying Overnight Face Oil is brimming with organic ingredients that will soothe and detox even the most distressed and blemish-prone complexions. It's super hydrating which is a must when it comes to detoxing the skin, and will leave it looking fresh and healthy. Vitamins, antioxidants, enzymes, fatty acids, iron and carbohydrates work to purify the skin, while organic black cumin seed oil is a potent antibacterial ingredient with a wealth of skin-serving benefits. Meanwhile vegetable charcoal absorbs toxins, excess sebum and other skin impurities. And it does all that overnight while you get your forty winks.
Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing Masque
Built using an Amazonian white clay, a popular Brazilian ingredient that's packed full of minerals, the Kiehl's Rare Earth Deep Pore Cleansing masque encourages not only draws out impurities and nasty stuff. it also works to give your skin a more healthy, matte finish. Enriched with aloe vera, after using your skin will feel soothed, less red and detoxed. Use once or twice a week.
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