Post Summer Vacation Detox: Holistic renewal in 4 levels

September 6, 2021blog

And you wake up one fine morning and it's September καλοκαίρι summer has already completed its cycle, and even if you want to skip in the first month of autumn, it's time to face that no one will wake you up when September ends!

So let's see how you can use this month to reorganize your strengths, to rejuvenate inside & out and to return dynamically and more glamorous than ever to your daily life! Even more importantly, this is the most suitable period to prepare your body and your skin care routine for the next cold months!

DIET

Returning to everyday life requires coordination and organization. And because the purification of mind and body always starts from within, it is time to commit to a proper and balanced diet and to observe it with reverence.

We know that at first glance this may seem impossible. However, we recommend that you try it to find out for yourself how you can accomplish this and everything else you put in your mind, taking baby steps each time:

First of all, it would be good to lighten your body load on toxins. But how do you get started? Make a serious effort to reduce abuse (alcohol, coffee, cigarettes), processed sugar and saturated fats that prevent the body from regaining its strength.
Follow a healthy diet, choosing foods rich in fiber and protein and low in sugars and carbohydrates, such as fruits, vegetables and whole grains. So this is the best time to fill your kitchen with vibrant colors, homemade vegetable soups and delicious smoothies! see here and tried Danielle's super detox recipe for a really delicious detox smoothie.

Visit one of the herbal shops in our city and inform that specific medicinal herbs and plants, such as burdock, taraxacum, artichoke, thistle, aloe and green tea, can be combined in a detox tea to enhance your body's effort to eliminate toxic substances.

4. Of course the detoxification of the body from toxins should be accompanied by the simultaneous effort to detoxify your daily routine from unnecessary stress. Try going to a drop-in yoga class, put exercise into your daily routine and above all, beautify your free time with activities that keep you creative and as far away from the screen as possible!

Extra Tip: Try a lymphatic massage therapy (press therapy). You really have nothing to lose beyond 30 minutes of complete relaxation, since the cost of the treatment is quite small! Why is proper detoxification done without restoring the lymphatic system? It can not be done!

What is press therapy and how is it done?

Press therapy is a special machine that provides lymphatic massage through the intervention of loose air pressure, with the aim of improving lymphatic circulation and consequently stimulating the entire circulatory system. In simple words, you lie down, wear the special uniform that massages you and relax! In addition to relaxation, however, this treatment helps you cleanse your lymphatic system, which is one of the body's most basic excretory organs, transporting all the useless substances from the tissues to the urine or feces for excretion from the body. .

What are the results in practice?

It offers immediate and substantial detoxification of the body, elimination of excess fluids, fight against swelling and cellulite, as well as weight loss! Significantly reduces swelling and fluid retention from the very first session and all this thanks to the decongestion of the lymphatic system! At the same time, it has a relaxing effect on the nerves and muscles, so at the end of the treatment, you will have a sense of mental and physical well-being with your body feeling relaxed and light and you being in a state of complete calm!

HAIR

As much as you love the carefree summer holidays, surely your hair can not say the same! The heat, the sun, the salt and even the summer meltemi damage both the ends of the hair and the scalp. Thus, during and until the end of the summer season, the hair gradually loses its elasticity, becomes dull, wild and dry as straw. Even if this image terrifies you, there is basically no reason to panic! Autumn is the best time to fully restore the healthy look and shine of your hair and prepare it to be properly protected from the cold and the challenges of winter.

One of the most popular rescue remedies out there is DIY hair masks with natural oils. The best thing about these recipes is that you can make them yourself from the comfort of your own home, knowing that they really do the job they promise! This is because according to research, natural oils (olive oil, coconut oil, castor oil, almond oil) repair the damage, protect the hair from breaking, while at the same time have a strong moisturizing effect. We searched, found and present to you the most popular Do It Yourself Hair Repair Mask with olive oil and honey!

Olive oil is rich in vitamin E, antioxidants and fatty acids that regenerate hair cells, strengthen hair and promote their further growth. Honey on the other hand is the absolute ally of natural beauty, moisturizes dry hair and scalp, reduces breakage, restores shine, reduces frizz and leaves hair soft, silky and naturally healthy!

In the meantime, to make the mask, heat 3 teaspoons of olive oil and 1 teaspoon of honey. Mix well until the two ingredients are homogenous. Note that you may need to adjust the amount of the two materials that you will use depending on the length, density and the degree of discomfort of your hair. In any case, try to keep the ratio 3 to 1. Then spread the warm mixture on fresh hair and wear a hat. If you do not have one, try wrapping it in a bit of cling film. Leave the mask on for at least 40-45 minutes and then rinse with your shampoo! Repeat the treatment once a week and see the difference!

Extra Bonus: Prefer to rinse your hair with lukewarm water to lock in all the nutrients contained in the mask. Apply this in general in your daily life because the heat tends to remove the natural oils of the hair, as a result of which the hair loses its shine and becomes dull and dry. Finally, it would also be ideal to choose a sulfate-free shampoo (the ingredient that is responsible for hair destruction), with rich ingredients that suit your hair type!

FACE

For most of us, the exotic and sunny look of the skin is truly a summer blessing that we wish could last forever. However, you must not forget that the sun afflicts and dehydrates the skin, depriving it of valuable nutrients and consequently aging it, causing the so-called photoaging. Fortunately for us, there are solutions to the skin problems that summer leaves behind - by DIY homemade masks to professional facial treatments, combined with the appropriate product care, you can definitely gradually restore the elasticity and natural glow of your skin!

But how do you get started? Facial exfoliation should be the first step to a healthier and more radiant complexion. This is because if we do not remove the dead cells and the excess oil that has accumulated on the surface of the skin from sweat and dirt, no serum or moisturizer, no matter how strong, can be successfully absorbed. But beware! Remember that the skin is still sensitive to prolonged exposure to extreme environmental factors. So do not rush to buy hardcore facial scrubs or peel off masks because they can cause further irritation. Instead, start with gentle, fine-grained facial peels and apply Korean sheet masks for maximum nourishment and hydration.

If you feel that your skin needs extra care or a glow push, we can not think of a better professional treatment than HydraFacial Hydrodermabrasion. It is a complete solution in skin care, with easy and fast application, which combines the advantages of dermabrasion, chemical peeling, sebum extraction, deep hydration and antioxidant protection! Yes, you heard right! It is the latest skin care technology and is here! How does it work; Hydrodermabrasion uses the natural healing powers of water and oxygen to easily exfoliate the skin without the use of hard crystals. Thus, the skin is thoroughly cleansed without a trace of injury and then impregnated with an antioxidant serum that contains natural moisturizing agents to promote elasticity and hydration, leaving the skin completely rejuvenated, soft and vibrant.

Deeply cleanses the skin
Improves skin tone
Reduces fine lines & wrinkles
Moisturizes dehydrated skin
Highlights the natural glow of the face
Reduces pimples and acne breakouts
Softens and smoothes rough skin
Suitable for all skin types, including thin, dry & oily skin

And so, we successfully completed the first two stages of skin rejuvenation: exfoliation and deep hydration. Now all that remains is to arm our skin with all those necessary ingredients that will seal the moisture and strengthen the skin barrier, keeping it protected even during the winter.

Four of our products come to mind and are hers medical8 for other right reasons! Let's take a look at them!

A. Hydr8 B5 ™

Moisturizing and Regenerating Serum

Enriches the skin with extra hydration and long-lasting moisture. Starring the multi-molecular weight hyaluronic acid molecules, this thin-flowing serum draws water from the atmosphere, binding it to the skin, ensuring moisture at every level of your skin. Enriched, also with vitamin B5, so as to enhance water retention and skin regeneration. Gives elasticity and volume to the skin and of course a more youthful appearance.

B. Liquid Peptides ™

Strong Peptide Complex with Drone-targeted transmission system

This highly hydrating formula is enriched with a blend of 30% peptides and an innovative drone delivery system, targeting all visible signs of premature skin aging. Also combined with hyaluronic acid, it promotes a complete solution for reducing fine lines and wrinkles. The skin is now hydrated, rejuvenated and definitely firmer and younger!

C. Daily Radiance Vitamin C ™ 50ml SPF30

Antioxidant Vitamin Cream C with protection SPF 30

A moisturizing all-in-one cream with sunscreens, which enhances the radiance for the desired, healthy glow of the skin. The broad spectrum sun protection SPF30 and vitamin C, with the molecule tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate protect the skin from daily attacks, in order to visibly normalize wrinkles and maintain radiance. Hyaluronic acid gives deep hydration, giving a uniform and more youthful appearance. The ideal starting point for Medik8's philosophy, CSA (vitamin C combined with sun protection during the day, vitamin A at night).

D. CLARITY PEPTIDES 30ml

Serum with niacinamide and peptides in a concentration of 10%

An advanced technology, thin serum for stressed skin. That is, the best we can think about the period that follows after the summer holidays! It is a complex of peptides, which promotes a healthy skin, while restoring radiance for a radiant and healthy skin.

10% niacinamide and zinc PCA work perfectly together and fight the bacteria that cause inflammation and acne flares.

BODY

Of course no detox plan is complete if it does not involve the body! This is because our skin is the largest organ of the human body even if we tend to forget it. The good thing is that there are many exciting tips that we can apply to get soft and silky skin again! Let's go see them one by one!

1. I started Dry Brushing yesterday! You may have heard it, you may not; the important thing is that Dry Brushing or otherwise dry brushing is a spectacular technique with many beneficial benefits for the body and consequently your skin! This is because it stimulates lymph flow and improves blood circulation, which makes this method ideal for detoxification! At the same time, it removes dead cells, rejuvenating the skin, which at the end of the process looks and is more radiant and soft. Didn't we convince you? It also reduces cellulite!

2. Make your own DIY Body Scrub easily and simply! She preferred brown sugar as a base instead of salt, as the rounded corners of her crystals remove dead cells without injuring the skin! Find here our favorite, with spectacular results again in cellulite!

3. And we left the most enjoyable way to detox for the end… so if you got here you know it was worth it! How about a therapeutic bath with Epsom salts? Learn here what are its benefits, put your favorite playlist and get ready to sink in your bathtub! Ideal not only for detoxification but also for the days when you just need a little relaxation from the fast pace of everyday life! Try it and you will remember us!