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Daily pollutants, chemical products, cosmetics, and stress can really take a toll on your skin. Facial skin can accumulate impurities that only a deep cleansing can remove. Besides targeting embedded dirt and fighting free radicals, a facial detox creates smoothness and cell longevity for your skin.

Here are some of the things you can do for a successful homemade facial detox.

▲Excessive make-up, sunscreen, sweating, dust, and pollution damage the skin, contributing to early aging.

▲Daily cleansing is not enough. Facial skin needs a deeper treatment.

▲The goal of a detox is to eliminate skin toxins and free radicals, improve firmness and texture, and keep the skin young and reinvigorated.

▲According to The Statesman, these simple tricks for a homemade facial detox will guarantee good skin health.

▲Massaging the area around the eyes improves circulation and fluid retention. It is important use the tips of your fingers in order to do it gently.

▲Green tea has many benefits. It is astringent, refreshing, and detoxifying. It also reduces swelling, particularly around the eyes.

▲Drinking plenty of water will not only fortify your system and accelerate your metabolism, it will also prevent skin dryness.

▲Drinking water with lemon in the morning is beneficial to your skin and your overall health.

▲A routine facial massage is super beneficial. In addition to being relaxing, it also accelerates the release of toxins.

▲Chamomile also helps soften skin and reduce swelling, particularly around the eyes.

▲A steaming treatment helps eliminate impurities, removing blackheads and unclogging pores. Fresh rosemary, basil, and mint are great options to add to the water.

▲Spices are a useful aid in healing. Ginger, cinnamon, and pepper are anti-inflammatory spices that help the body release damaging agents.

▲Gently cleanse your face in both the morning and the evening to reduce buildup in pores.

▲Try adding mineral salts and essential oils to a bath. The heat helps activate the salt components, and the aroma promotes a sense of relaxation.

▲After using makeup remover, wash with a gentle cleanser. Makeup remover can cause skin inbalance.

▲Use essential oils such as cinnamon and rose oil to soften and tone the skin. Remember to dilute them in a carrier oil (such as almond or olive) to avoid irritation.

▲Yes, those slices actually work! If you don't have cucumber on hand, you can place potato slices on the eyes to reduce swelling.

▲Tea bags can also reduce puffiness and dark circles. Look for the ones with liquid reducing agents or that help reduce swelling. Green and black tea are good options.

▲This technique helps remove toxins, reduces swelling, and gets rid of those little bags around your eyes. The drainage promotes skin oxygenation.

▲Mix honey, aloe vera, cucumber, and rose water together, and let the facial mask act for about 20 minutes. The mask will tone and moisturize your skin, making you look less tired.

▲For the perfect toner, mix 10 drops of sandalwood oil with 100 ml of rose water. Use cotton pads to gentle apply the mixture to your skin to avoid skin irritation.

▲Removing dead cells is essential for skin regeneration. Be careful not to scrub too hard, as it can dry the skin out and cause irritation.

▲Cleaning the skin is important to avoid heavy chemical substances affecting the cutaneous structure. Liquid cleansers are good because they tend to be neutral to the skin's pH balance.

▲Toners correct skin pH variations. They fight free radicals and have hydrating and healing properties. Don't be tempted to skip the toner after cleansing.

▲Avoiding alcohol can reduce that after-party swelling. Applying essential oils around the eyes the next day is also helpful.

▲Products containing active ingredients such as selenium, silicon, magnesium, proteins, and vitamins C and E are effective in restoring the skin.

▲A beauty day can't hurt, right? Start with a warm bath and use the steam to open pores as you lightly exfoliate, preferably with a fine-grained product.

▲Simply breathing deeply in and out for a few minutes stimulates the body's cells in their metabolization process.

▲The whole cleansing process may reduce skin hydration, so make sure to use moisturizing products after.

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