NEW YEAR DETOX

PALLAVI PATEL, Spa Manager at SPA BY CLARINS IN MARSA MALAZ

KEMPINSKI shares with us her mindful insight about unleashing your beauty within.

blueberries or acai berries, and munch on steamed broccoli, spinach, kale or cauliflower every day. Steer clear of processed foods and those teeming with sugar. And in order to maintain a balanced nutrition, you can add a trustworthy supplement such as vitamins and minerals, to make sure your detox is still providing your body with all the essential micronutrients.

Once you have things running smoothly inside, it is time to focus on revitalizing your skin from the outside. Clay is a great purifying agent that helps in de-clogging skin pores of sebum and skin drying heavy metal residue from tap water. Clay’s negative charge attracts the positive charge of impurities and pulls them towards the skin surface where they are whisked away when you remove the mask. Exfoliate your skin one every four days to remove the dead skin cells and allow your skin to breathe.

Over Christmas and the New Year, it’s easy to be seduced by all the delicious food and drink on offer, not to mention the long nights! The results: your complexion looks tired and your body is struggling to recover. Help your skin to get rid of these accumulated toxins by starting a tailored beauty routine. Once the parties are over, bring the glow back to your skin. New Year, new you. That is what we normally tell ourselves, but we are all guilty of slacking on our beauty regimens, over-purchasing products, and committing skincare ‘no-nos.’ However, beauty isn’t something that happens overnight. In fact, it is something that is developed over time and requires repetition.

Everyday our bodies battle with environmental pollutants and toxins and this most certainly affects our looks. Fortunately a few small changes to our diet can give our hair and skin a detoxifying beauty boost.

Your diet should be a staple of a healthy lifestyle, and your detox is no different. However during the detox days, base your diet mostly on light meals, whole grains, nuts and seeds, fresh, citrus fruits, green and leafy vegetables and your body will be grateful. Pack your juices and smoothies with antioxidant-rich berries, such as

You’ve heard it before, but SPF is a must. Rain or shine, you should take the extra precaution to apply a sunscreen or product with SPF protection because it will save you from dark spots and sun damage years down the line. These products have lightweight formulas that can be applied underneath makeup. Your skin goes through a lot during the day. From UV rays to pollution, to harsh weather conditions and more, there is no greater feeling than a clean, washed face at the end of the night. No matter how loudly your bed is calling for you, skipping out on your nightly beauty routine will only lead to more problems later on. This New Year, don’t make excuses for slacking on skincare because you’re only hurting yourself

Quality Sleep: While your dozing, your body is working hard to clear away impurities, digest, and shore up your wellness. Deep, restorative ZZZ’s are vital to any cleanse, so give yourself the best shot at having a good night’s sleep. If you have trouble winding down, try a warm bath with lavender oil, a comforting foot massage, reading a good book, or sipping some calming tea. Avoid the television or computer (unless you’re reading this, of course…) at least two hours before it’s time to hit the sack. This will give your mind a chance to wind down and prepare for slumber.

Healing Rituals: Feeling more adventurous? Many detoxers use therapeutic massage, wellness treatments ,infrared saunas, colonics, and dry brushing to purge impurities from the body.

All of these tips are not the most glamourous ones but if followed correctly, you will achieve your resolution and transform into a NEW You !

For more information, please call Spa by Clarins in Marsa Malaz Kempinski, The Pearl, Doha +974 4035 5555