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It is no secret that young skin has more spring to it than older skin — the secret is in where that bounciness comes from. Skin's springiness is the result of elastin, and though it occurs naturally in the skin, your elastin production can slow due to a number of different factors.

So, what is elastin's role in your skin's appearance, and how can you lean on it to keep your skin looking firm and healthy for the long haul?

What Is Elastin?

Elastin is a protein in the fiber of the connective tissue of the skin that provides a resilient and elastic quality. It's what gives skin that bouncy, full look and feel so often associated with a youthful, healthy complexion. Elastin depletes naturally with age, leaving skin more prone to visible sagginess, fine lines and wrinkling.

What Causes a Loss of Skin Elastin?

Many factors affect how skin ages. For the most part, the breakdown of collagen and loss of elasticity is perfectly normal — as you age, you may notice your skin becomes more dry, dull and lined, and that's natural. However, these changes may also stem from:

• Sun exposure. The sun's rays can cause UV damage that contributes to the appearance of sagging and wrinkles. Skin exposed to the sun without protection is also at greater risk of DNA and cell damage.
• Pollution. Air pollution is often overlooked when it comes to skincare, but your skin sure feels its effects. Free radicals created by air pollution and other environmental factors can lead to the appearance of premature aging of the skin.
• Lifestyle choices. In many ways, your skin reflects how you treat it — for example, research indicates that free radicals are created by cigarette smoke, which can contribute to early signs of aging.

How to Improve Skin Appearance?

Thankfully, there are ways to address the changes caused by elastin-depletion in your skin.

• Moisturizer. Skin aging is a fact of life, but you can have visibly healthy skin by keeping it moisturized. Use moisture-rich products formulated with ingredients that target the visible effects of elastin depletion in skin, such as peptides, for a visibly firmer appearance.
• Sunscreen. Using a daily sunscreen year-round helps to prevent visible signs of skin aging. Choose a sunscreen made with moisturizers so that your skin feels comfortable enough to wear UV protection every day.
• Antioxidants. Protect skin from the visible signs of aging from UV rays and pollution by including antioxidants in your skincare routine. Vitamin C & E for example are natural ingredients rich in antioxidants with big beauty benefits.
• Diet. OK, it's not all green juice, but a little greenery in your stomach certainly does not hurt. Eating a colorful range of fruits and vegetables is a good foundation for any eating plan — accompany them with whole grains and lean proteins to fill out your macronutrient needs.
• Water. Get plenty of hydration into your daily regimen to keep your skin looking gorgeous and youthful. Aim for between 2.7 and 3.7 liters of water a day. That doesn't just mean water: Biting into a juicy orange contributes to your daily water intake, too.

Elastin is just one tool your skin uses to keep itself in shape. There are plenty of ways in which the skin loses elastin, but fortunately, there are just as many ways to keep skin looking youthful for years to come.

Skin exfoliation is a simple technique that dates back all the way to ancient Egypt — and it is still the key to a vibrant, healthy complexion. It involves sloughing away dirt and dead skin cells to reveal a fresh, radiant layer of new skin underneath. There's no shortage of exfoliating products to choose from, so it's important to consider how different exfoliants can affect your skin. If your skincare routine is looking a little rough around the edges, here is why rounding it out with exfoliation is a great place to start.

So, what is skin exfoliation?

The epidermis, or the outermost layer of your skin, is made up of five sublayers. New skin cells are born in the deepest layer. As these cells mature, they travel up to the top layer. From there, they typically shed away naturally, allowing fresher, plumper and more evenly pigmented skin to emerge.

Healthy skin sheds an incredible 30,000 to 40,000 dead cells per minute, but this is often slowed down by a number of factors such as sun exposure, hormonal fluctuations and aging. When the shedding process is delayed, dead cells start piling up on the skin, leaving it looking rough and dull. If they sit for too long, they may even clog your pores — which can lead to everything from blemishes to fine lines.

Enter exfoliation, which whisks away dead cells and brings fresh skin to the surface. As an added bonus, it also allows other skincare products to work more effectively!

Physical or Chemical: How to choose your exfoliator?

Exfoliating products currently fall into two categories: physical and chemical. Physical exfoliators manually scrub away dead skin from the skin's topmost layer using abrasive ingredients like sugar, microbeads, rice bran powder or jojoba seeds. The scrubbing action boosts microcirculation and lymphatic drainage, leaving you with a fresh, glowing complexion.

While the treatment offers a dose of instant gratification, it does come with a caveat: If your product's exfoliant is made up of jagged particles or you scrub too vigorously while exfoliating, a physical exfoliator might leave your skin with microtears rather than a glowing complexion. You can avoid these issues by choosing products with smooth, round granules and treating your skin gently as you exfoliate.

Chemical exfoliators, on the other hand, work by breaking down the intercellular "glue" that holds dead skin cells together. Once these bonds dissolve, the dead cells fall away, allowing newer skin to surface.

While they may sound daunting, chemical exfoliators can be surprisingly gentle — they often feature low levels of natural, food-derived acids and enzymes. Keep an eye out for alpha-hydroxy acid exfoliants like lactic acid (found in sour milk), glycolic acid (from sugar cane) and tartaric acid (from grapes). Skin that's oily or prone to enlarged pores or blemishes will do well with salicylic acid — an oil-soluble beta hydroxy acid that can penetrate through pore-clogging debris. For boosted cell turnover and resurfacing, Neoglucosamine is a chemical exfoliant that hydrates skin while reducing hyperpigmentation — a two-for-one ingredient.

As an added bonus, chemical exfoliants do not require any scrubbing on your part, which allows it to penetrate into skin's deeper layers and boost cellular turnover without requiring the friction that could upset sensitive skin.

Mapping the Zones of Your Face

Do you have an oily T-zone or enlarged pores? Do you experience chronic spots on the sides of your nose? More powerful exfoliating products can come in handy when it comes to problem zones — or you can simply exfoliate those areas more often!

On the other hand, eyes and lips have extremely fragile skin. It's a good idea to skip exfoliating these areas unless you are using a product that's specifically made for this delicate tissue.

It is possible to over-exfoliate

As with most things in life, moderation is key. After all, there are only so many dead cells to slough away! Going overboard and overexfoliating can disrupt your skin's natural barrier, causing irritation, inflammation and breakouts. It could also make you more vulnerable to sun damage and moisture loss. So, start slowly and gradually work your way up to exfoliating two or three times a week. The key is to watch how your skin reacts and go from there. Finally, remember that freshly exfoliated skin is more fragile and needs to be protected with a good moisturizer and sunscreen.

When it comes to the best ingredients for fighting acne, two stand out from the crowd: benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid. These tried-and-true skincare staples both help to reduce acne-causing bacteria. What is more, you are likely to find them in many of the same types of products — mainly cleansers, spot treatments and exfoliators. However, that does not mean these two ingredients are the same.

Here's a look at the difference between benzoyl peroxide vs salicylic acid:

What is Salicylic Acid?

Salicylic acid has been used some 2,000 years — even longer than benzoyl peroxide — to target pimples and breakouts on the face. It is a beta hydroxy acid that works by penetrating deep into the skin and dissolving whatever is clogging your pores before it can cause breakouts, whether it is excess oil and dead cells or irritants from the environment, such as dirt and particles from air pollution.

The result? Fewer and less extreme breakouts, thanks to the removal of acne-causing bacteria, as well as the ingredient's natural exfoliating abilities. It is also anti-inflammatory, which makes it less likely to contribute to redness on the skin. Over-the-counter salicylic acid is limited at 2% for products that are designed to be left on your face and 3% for products that are meant to be washed off, such as cleansers or shampoo.

What Is Benzoyl Peroxide?

Benzoyl peroxide, on the other hand, is an organic acid in the peroxide family that is been used to treat acne for more than 60 years. Its antimicrobial properties lower the levels of the acne-causing bacteria known as P. acnes in and on the skin while also calming inflammation. However, this ingredient is more likely to cause skin irritation than salicylic acid, which is why it is available over the counter in various concentrations ranging from 2.5% to 10%. The higher the formula's concentration, the more likely it is to lead to red or peeling skin.

How Are Salicylic Acid and Benzoyl Peroxide Different?

The major difference between benzoyl peroxide vs salicylic acid is in their approach: Salicylic acid clears out whatever is lurking in your pores, while benzoyl peroxide actually kills the acne-causing bacteria itself. It is quite possible that both acne-fighters will work well with your skin, but it is smart to consider your skin type before you reach for a new product.

How to use Salicylic Acid and Benzoyl Peroxide in your skincare regimen?

Dermatologists generally don't recommend using these ingredients together. Combining the two is a quick way to dry out your skin and cause irritation. Rather than using them together and hoping for the best, try picking one that targets your skin's specific needs.

If you have blackheads and whiteheads, salicylic acid alone should work well to clear out your pores. If your acne tends to be inflammatory, such as papules and pustules, opt for benzoyl peroxide to stop outbreaks at the source.

For sensitive skin, start with salicylic acid, since it is less likely to cause irritation. If you are already using an oral or topical treatment for acne, benzoyl peroxide might be a more effective option — but start with a lower concentration and gradually move up from there to see what your skin can tolerate. This is doubly important if you use benzoyl peroxide products that you leave on your skin.

If your skin is dry, you can still use one or both products. However, you may want to use them in a cleanser so the ingredients do not sit on your skin for too long and cause dryness. Also, make sure to apply a moisturizer along with your acne products to help maintain skin barrier function and minimize the risk of irritation.

Starting an anti-aging skincare routine introduces your skin to some power-packed ingredients. Some minimalist skincare enthusiasts opt to draw on the benefits of just one wrinkle fighter at a time — but, while that keeps things simple, it does not take full advantage of what is out there. Combining certain ingredients can bring out the best of both and makes for a truly effective anti-aging regimen.

Enter vitamin C benefits for skin. When paired with the revitalizing skin benefits of retinol, this duo can help promote a youthful complexion.

What Are Vitamin C and Retinol?

Vitamin C, also known as L-ascorbic acid, is a strong antioxidant. Smoke, pollution and the sun's UV rays are all factors that can contribute to visible signs of aging.

When applied topically, some of the most noticeable vitamin C benefits for skin include:

• Help improve the look of dark spots: Using vitamin C helps inhibit melanin formation, which means it may work to improve the look of dark spots and even out skin tone.
• Improve the look of sagging skin: Applying vitamin C topically may help fight signs of aging caused by the sun. Free radicals can cause skin to loosen and sag, so giving your routine an antioxidant boost is a path to a complexion that looks and feels younger.
• Brightening complexions: Free radicals can also cause skin to look dull, tired and lifeless. Applying vitamin C complements the skin's natural turnover process for healthier-looking skin.

Retinol is just one of several kinds of retinoids — a group of powerful vitamin A derivatives that can help fights signs of aging. Retinol and retinoids are often considered a holy grail wrinkle treatment, especially if you start using them in your 30s to help improve the appearance of wrinkles.

Why Use Vitamin C and Retinol Together?

With all those benefits, why would these wrinkle fighters need a partner? It is because those perks get even better with a little company — when these two ingredients team up, skin glows.

First, vitamin C works to help improve the look of dark spots, fine lines, wrinkles and sagging skin. Then, retinol steps in to help improve skin's elasticity. The result is that retinol and other retinoids may help improve skin's texture while helping to minimize the look of fine lines. Like vitamin C, retinol may also help even out skin tone and texture.

What's the Best Way to Get Vitamin C and Retinols?

Vitamin C is at its most potent when it's stable — packaging it in serum capsules protects it from exposure to light and air that would make it less effective. Retinols seem to be most effective when found in creams and serums — just make sure the ingredient in the formula says retinol.

To give your routine an anti-aging one-two punch, try first applying a vitamin C serum in the morning. In your night-time routine, use a layer of a hydrating, retinol-based cream or a lightweight retinol oil. One study found that subjects using stabilized vitamin C in a moisturizer and a retinol as part of their face regimen saw improvements in the look of discolorations in as little as four weeks.

Unfortunately, there's no real-life fountain of youth — but that does not mean you can't keep your skin feeling fresh and new.

Maskne is popping up as a common side effect of wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) or face masks. It is a combination of acne and irritation from prolonged face mask wear, especially among those who are working tirelessly on the frontlines of this ongoing pandemic. The reason maskne happens is because wearing a mask can increase moisture build-up, which may cause bacteria to grow and spread.

If your skin is experiencing irritation and breakouts, do not fret. Here are three simple ways to treat maskne.

Wash your face and your mask

Now is the time to take care of your skin with a cleanser that is not irritating or drying. Your face wash should cleanse away dirt, oil and bacteria to help treat and prevent breakouts. Look for cleansers that say “oil-free” on the label. Our recommendation is Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Acne Wash. It is gentle enough to use every day yet powerful enough to help you see clearer skin in as little as one week.

If you work in a doctor’s office or hospital and have limited time, grab an allergy-tested Pink Grapefruit Oil-Free Cleansing Wipe. Just one wipe sweeps away dirt, oil and impurities that could be causing maskne. There is no need to rinse, which is perfect when you are constantly on the go.

Do not forget to treat your face mask just like you do your very own precious face. For those of you who opt for reusable cloth face masks, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) urges you to wash it after every wear using hot water (unless otherwise recommended) and a gentle detergent. Harsh detergents have the potential to make maskne worse. You can toss it in the washing machine or wash it by hand.

Wear an oil-free moisturizer

This one may seem a little counterintuitive, especially if face masks are causing the production of extra moisture. But, hear us out. Oil-free moisturizers give your skin the good kind of hydrating moisture that can serve as a protective barrier. Keep an eye out for ingredients like ceramides and hyaluronic acid. Our pick? Hydro Boost Gel Cream made especially for extra-dry skin.

Skip the Makeup

It can be tempting to reach for the foundation and concealer to cover up your maskne. But, this could actually cause further irritation. Let your skin breathe and give it time to heal by flaunting your natural beauty whenever possible. If you absolutely cannot get away without wearing a bit of makeup, the AAD suggests that you apply non-comedogenic or oil-free makeup that will not clog pores.  

Your skin is unique. Just because a product works for someone else is no guarantee you will see the same results. Customizing your skincare routine for your particular needs will offer the biggest benefits to your skin, but that process starts with one simple question: What is my skin type?

What Is My Skin Type? Choose the Right Care for Your Skin

Crafting a routine that brings you your happiest skin will inherently take some trial and error. However, if you have tried a variety of products only to be left with skin that feels irritated, shows visible signs of breakouts or just looks less than healthy, it's time to take a closer look at your skin type.

Here's how to recognize your skin type and choose the best products to fit it.

Dry Skin

All skin types can experience dryness. Regardless of your skin type, skin can also become more dry as you age. The difference is that while other skin types might feel dry due to seasonal changes, low humidity or certain products, those with a dry skin type deal with it all the time.

If you have been piling on the moisturizer to no avail, try taking a closer look at the ingredients in your routine as a whole. Avoid drying ingredients or harsh formulations that strip the skin of oil, as they run the risk of further drying out already parched skin. Instead, try formulations designed for sensitive and dry skin, such as a milk cleanser made with moisturizing oils, to leave your skin feeling clean, soft and comfortable.

Oily Skin

This skin type tends to look shiny, and you might see more breakouts than those with dry skin. Climate, genetics, age and diet may all increase the oil content of skin, but oily skin types in particular struggle to stay matte. One common mistake many make when dealing with oily skin is attempting to strip the skin of its natural oils. This causes the skin to ramp up oil production in response — resulting in even oilier skin and more opportunities for breakouts to form.

Even oily skin needs proper moisture. It's all about balance: A facial cleanser that combines oil-absorbing clay with lightly hydrating ingredients will clear away dirt, makeup and debris without stripping the skin. It is also recommended to regularly do face masks to control the sebum level.

Combination Skin

This skin type can be a bit trickier, as this skin type is a patchwork of both dry and oily areas. Usually, combination skin is oily in the T-zone (the forehead, nose and chin) and driest on the cheeks. Try using different skincare products on different areas of the face — such as a richer, more moisturizing cream on the cheeks and a lighter moisturizer in the T-zone. Skincare for combination skin should also start with a nourishing cleanser that exfoliates the skin while still leaving it feeling comfortable. Look for product formulations that balance pH to condition the skin.

Have you ever noticed a difference in your skin after visiting a different location? Or, perhaps, at the start of a new season? It's due to the fluctuating humidity levels.

Humidity, in addition to your hair, can have a significant impact on the health of your skin. So be ready to battle the negative consequences of humidity fluctuations whenever they occur. Are you curious as to how?

How Does Humidity Affect Your Skin?

Humidity refers to the number of water droplets in the air. A proper combination of humid and arid conditions is required for healthy skin. Humidity levels that are too high or too low might be harmful to your skin. For example, if you live in an area where the humidity level is too low, your skin will feel dry and scaly. If you live in an area with excessive humidity, on the other hand, your skin may become prone to acne and rashes.

1. Extreme Humidity

• Excessive Sweating

You may have observed that summer is unbearably hot. When the environment is extremely humid, a regular temperature feels severe. You sweat significantly more when the temperature is high and the humidity is high. The worst thing is that, due to the extreme heat, sweat evaporates but the moisture remains on your skin, making you feel much worse.

• Acne Breakout

Excessive sweating is a common result of high humidity, and it brings with it a slew of skin problems. Acne outbreaks are one such skin issue. Sweating clogs your pores, causing uncomfortable pimples to appear on your skin. Acne is characterized by redness, itchiness, and discomfort.

2. Reduced Humidity

• Skin that is dry

Low humidity means there isn't enough moisture in the air, which is harmful for your skin. Moisture is required for soft and supple skin on any type of skin. Low humidity causes your skin's natural oils to be depleted. It becomes excessively dry and flaky due to a lack of moisture. You may experience skin cracking and bleeding if the weather is really dry.

• Allergy Signs and Symptoms

If you have skin allergies, the low humidity can aggravate them. When the humidity level lowers, your skin becomes dry. In addition, your nasal passages become exceedingly dry. If you have allergies, you may notice that your nose is bleeding. A sinus infection can also be caused by nose bleeding.

How Do You Take Care Of Your Skin When It's Hot Outside?

1. Getting to Know Your Skin

To protect your skin from the effects of humid weather, start by getting to know your skin. Knowing your skin type will assist you understand what kind of precautions you should take in the event of severe weather. Choose the product that is most suited for your skin type from a myriad of options available for various skin types. You'll be able to prepare your skin for the humid weather this way.

2. Keep Your Skin Clean

Assuming you are somebody with sleek or blend skin, mugginess is absolutely an element that would make your skin feel more terrible. Make it a highlight keep your skin clean consistently to forestall skin inflammation breakouts or other skin rashes. Utilize a non-comedogenic chemical. Likewise assuming you have skin inflammation inclined skin, use chemicals formed with salicylic corrosive and benzoyl peroxide.

3. Saturate Daily

Cream is an absolute necessity regardless of the dampness level. For high moistness conditions, you might pick a calming lightweight lotion that keeps your skin delicate and hydrated. Assuming you are residing in places with low moistness, your skin becomes dry and irritated. In such cases, it is smarter to apply a body salve or body spread to shield it from being dry and dull.

4. Wear A Sunscreen

Regardless the climate condition is, applying sunscreen is necessary. It is the most effective way to shield your skin from outrageous climate conditions, other than protecting it from the hurtful UV beams. Make sure to wear sunscreen any place you go out in the sun or you settle on a swimming meeting. Pick a sunscreen that suits your skin type and gives you the most extreme advantages.

5. Attempt A Humidifier

You can get a humidifier to control the climate of your home. A humidifier will assist with adjusting the air hydration by driving dampness into the environment. On the off chance that you can handle the climate around you, you can handle your skin too. Humidifiers are amazingly valuable, particularly during winter or summer.

6. Enjoy Weekly Facials

Decide to do week by week facials to keep your skin pores unclogged, clean, and liberated from oil, sweat, and item development. Additionally, appropriately shed your skin with natively constructed clean or baking pop. Facial steam also works incredible on your skin. Truth be told, taking a facial steam before your shedding cycle, would help in opening your pores and cleaning them from inside. You can utilize a facial covering likewise to assimilate abundance oil from your skin.

The cervix is the lower part of the uterus, an organ of the female reproductive tract. It connects the vagina with the main body of the uterus, acting as a gateway between them. Cervical cancer occurs when the DNA in the cells lining the cervix undergo mutations causing the cells to grow and multiply uncontrollably. The abnormal cells accumulate and form a mass known as a tumor. According to the World Health Organisation, nearly all cervical cancers are linked to infection with the human papillomavirus (HPV).  HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection and is spread by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected person. Other risk factors include smoking and a weakened immune system. According to recent statistics from the HPV information centre (2021), cervical cancer ranks 3^rd as the most frequent cancer among women in Mauritius and 2^nd as the most frequent cancer among women aged between 15 and 44 years old.

Cervical cancer symptoms

The most common signs and symptoms include:

• pain during sexual intercourse
• bleeding after sexual intercourse
• more vaginal discharge than usual
• vaginal discharge having an unusual colour and strong odour.
• vaginal bleeding between periods
• menstrual bleeding that is longer or heavier than usual
• pelvic pain

Prevention

Risk of cervical cancer can be reduced by:

• HPV vaccine

HPV vaccine is safe and prevents cervical cancer. The WHO advocates two doses of HPV vaccine spaced at least 6 months apart for all girls aged 9-14 years. The most effective way to prevent HPV infection is to get vaccinated before having sex for the first time. The HPV vaccine is not recommended for women older than age 26 years since more women belonging to this age range have already been exposed to HPV.

• Routine Pap tests

Pap tests can detect precancerous conditions of the cervix, so they can be monitored or treated in order to prevent cervical cancer.

• Practice safe sex

Take necessary measures to prevent sexually transmitted infections by using a condom during sex and limiting the number of sexual partners.

• Stop smoking

Women who smoke are more at risk of developing cervical cancer than those who do not smoke. Tobacco by-products have been found in the cervical mucus of women who smoke and these substances damage the DNA of cervix cells which then lead to cervical cancer.

At MedActiv, we believe that health education leads to actions and changes in lifestyle which are conducive to health. This January during cervical cancer awareness month, MedActiv encourages HPV vaccination and cervical cancer screening. HPV vaccine is available in our pharmacies upon request. Ask advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

1. Quinoa: Good for your bones

Are you lactose intolerant or don’t have a liking for milk and want to have strong and healthy bones?

Then we have what you are looking for.

Quinoa is a boon to build strong bones. Harnessed with nutrients like manganese, magnesium, phosphorus, calcium and proteins, quinoa has been considered as the bone-building power grain. Do consider this natural healthy grain to fight bone disease and osteoporosis.

Our recipe for quinoa milk

Ingredients

• 1 cup of quinoa
• 4 cups of water
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 teaspoon of soya oil
• 1 teaspoon of maple syrup

Method

1. Allow the quinoa to soak in water for 2 hours
2. Boil the quinoa in the same water during 2-3 minutes on low heat

3.Allow to cool and filter

4. Add salt, soya oil and maple syrup. Mix to obtain a homogenous mixture.

5.Keep in fridge and consume within 2-3 days

Our white quinoa is readily available in our shops of Wellness Warehouse and in our MedActiv pharmacies across the island.

2. Buckwheat breakfast porridge

In order to make this buckwheat breakfast porridge, it is best to soak the groats overnight to help ensure they are soft and easier to blend into a porridge, as limited soaking time might create a grittier porridge.

The ratio is 3:1 water to buckwheat groats.

Take a bowl, add water and buckwheat groats and let it soak for the night in the fridge. In the morning the buckwheat grouts will look and taste as if they were cooked into a porridge. Add milk, honey and vanilla to give the porridge a subtly sweet flavour, and topped it with fresh berries and shredded coconut, however, you can use any toppings of your choice.

3. Eau de Chia

La graine de chia se démarque des autres graines par sa richesse en fibre soluble et en acides gras omégas-3, deux nutriments stars pleins d’effets bénéfiques rares dans l’alimentation moderne typique. De plus, elle apporte une bonne proportion de protéines, vitamines et minéraux.

La graine de chia possède des propriétés :

• Amincissante
• Rassasiante
• Diminue le cholestérol
• Antidiabétique
• Laxative
• Nutritive

Ingredients

• 4 cuillerées de graines de chia
• 6 cuillerées de jus de citron
• 4 tasses d’eau

Préparation

1. Mettre les graines de chia à tremper dans une tasse d’eau durant 30 minutes jusqu’à ce que leur fibre d’aspect gélatineux se libère.
2. Mettre cette eau avec les graines dans un extracteur de jus et mixer jusqu’à obtention d’une pâte.
3. Ajouter le reste de l’eau et le citron et remuer pour qu’ils se mélangent bien.
4. Ajouter 12-16 gouttes d’extrait liquide de stévia.

Note: You can find all of these products in our pharmacies

Janvier : Une fois les fêtes terminées, place à la détox

Le mois de janvier est souvent synonyme de détox après l'enchaînement de menus festifs et caloriques et nos excès d’alcool pendant les fêtes de fin d’année. S’il est essentiel de savoir se faire plaisir, détoxifier son corps est pareillement une bonne idée pour repartir sur les bonnes bases durant cette nouvelle année qui débute.

Pourquoi avoir recours au détox ?

Bien que nôtre corps dispose d’un système d’épuration très efficace via les émonctoires (le foie, les reins, les intestins, la peau et les poumons) il arrive que ces organes d’élimination soient affaiblis ou que les surcharges soient trop importantes pour être évacuées dans leur intégralité. Dans ce cas, l’organisme stocke les toxines et toxiques dans les tissus, ce qui, à terme, va perturber le bon fonctionnement des cellules. L’accumulation des toxines dans les cellules provoque la fatigue, les maux de tête, les problèmes de peau, le surpoids, les troubles du sommeil, le rhumatisme, les problèmes de circulation ou de digestion. Ces symptômes, d’abord passagers, peuvent finir par devenir chroniques. En stimulant les organes émonctoires et en purifiant l’organisme, la détox va permettre au corps de se libérer de toutes les toxines accumulées et, retrouver ainsi un fonctionnement optimal, pour une meilleure santé.

Comment faire une détox ?

La première étape de la détox consiste à boire beaucoup d’eau. Cela peut paraître évident et simple mais boire de l’eau est l’un des secrets beauté pour conserver un corps sain mais aussi une belle peau ou encore une belle crinière. L’eau facilite le travail des organes émonctoires (surtout les reins), évacue les toxines hydrosolubles, favorise le transit intestinal et fluidifie le sang. On veille à boire au minimum 1,5 à 2 litres par jour, en étalant la consommation sur la journée.

Ensuite, il est nécessaire de stopper l’alcool, les produits transformés et les aliments trop salés, gras et/ou sucrés, de réduire les féculents et de contrôler et bien choisir les matières grasses. Il est également important de privilégier les aliments riches en micronutriments qui accélèrent l’élimination et favorisent la mobilisation des réserves adipeuses et de consommer des jus de légumes et/ou de fruits. Les fruits et légumes contiennent tous les nutriments indispensables pour éliminer : du potassium qui accélère le drainage, des fibres qui piègent les toxines et les évacuent dans les selles, des antioxydants qui réduisent les inflammations et boostent les organes émon­ctoires. Leurs fibres nourrissent aussi les bactéries amies de la flore intestinale, dont l’équilibre a été perturbé par l’abus de graisses et d’aliments protéinés des fêtes. La cuisson des légumes détruit beaucoup d’enzymes, nécessaires pour un corps en bonne santé. Ainsi, la détox est encore plus efficace lorsqu’on mange des aliments crus. On peut notamment en consommer grâce à de savoureux smoothies.

Comment faire après un exces d’alcool ?

Bien que l’alcool ne s’elimine pas par l’urine, l’ingestion de certaines boissons contribute à neutraliser ses effets. L’alcool est un puissant toxique pour toutes les cellules, les microorganismes inclus (raison pour laquelle on l’utilise comme désinfectant). Dans le corps humain, deux types de cellules sont principalement endommagées par la consummation d’alcool: les neurones et les hépatocytes (cellules du foie). De plus, l’alcool est une substance considérée comme cancérigène: sa consummation, même modérée, favorise le cancer du sein, de l’oesophage et du foie entre autres.

Nous vous proposons trois boissons avec pour objectifs de neutraliser autant que possible les effets toxiques de l’alcool sur l’organisme, principalement le cerveau et le foie et de tonifier le système nerveux.

Vous pourrez facilement vous procurer certains des ingredients pour la preparation des boissons  dans nos rayons pour les produits de Wellness Warehouse qui sont desormais disponsible dans nos diverses pharmacies.

Smoothie pouvoir cérébral

Ingrédients : lait d’avoine, mures, myrtilles, fraises, germes de blé, dates dénoyautées, noix

Tonifie le cerveau pour remplacer les nutriments épuisés par la consommation de l’alcool.

Smoothie au fer rouge

Ingrédients : betterave rouge, raisins secs, noix de cajou, jus de citon

La betterave contribute à désintoxiquer et régénérer le foie. De plus, avec les autres ingredients, elle favorise la production de sang pour éviter l’anémie associée à la consummation d’alcool.

Jus nettoyant hépatique

Ingrédients : chou rouge, carottes, pomme, jus de citron

Protège les cellules du foie des dommages causes par l’alcool.

Quels sont les différents types de produits de détox disponsibles ?

Les produits de détox  permettent de purifier le corps de façon naturelle et contribuent à l'élimination des toxines présentes dans nôtre organisme. Il existe plusieurs catégories de produits détox et ils n'ont pas tous la même action.

1. Superdiet Protocole Detox

Protocole Détox Bio est un programme ciblé et progressif de 30 jours se déroulant en 3 phases successives de 10 jours. Ces 3 complexes de plantes Bio en ampoule sont formulés selon les principes de la naturopathie à base de plantes sélectionnées our vous par les laboratoires superdiet

Phase 1 : 10 jours

La phase 1 est un complexe de 4 plantes : L’Artichaut est reconnu pour ses propriétés détox et participle au bon fonctionnement du foie. Le Radis Noir, le Chardon Marie et le Romarin complètent cette formule.

Phase 2 : 10 jours

La phase 2 associe 4 plantes : Le Pissenlit et le Sureau contribuent à l’élimination rénale de l’eau. Le Bouleau et l’Arichaut sont reconnus pour participer au processus de detoxification de l’organisme.

Phase 3 : 10 jours

La phase 3 est une formule associant 4 plantes : La Bardane est reconnue pour le maintien d’une peau nette et facilite les fonctions d’élimination de l’organisme. Cette formulation est complétée par la Pensée sauvage, le Pissenlit et la Carotte.

Conseils d’utilisation

Les 10 premiers jours, prendre 1 ampoule portant l'inscription "RADIS NOIR - ARTICHAUT - CHARDON MARIE - ROMARIN BIO" par jour, dans un demi-verre d'eau. Agiter avant emploi, il est normal qu'un dépôt apparaisse au fond de l'ampoule. Les 10 jours suivants, prendre 1 ampoule portant l'inscription "PISSENLIT - SUREAU - BOULEAU - ARTICHAUT BIO" par jour, dans un demi-verre d'eau. Les 10 derniers jours, prendre 1 ampoule portant l'inscription "BARDANE - PISSENLIT - PENSEE SAUVAGE - CAROTTE BIO" par jour, dans un demi-verre d'eau.

Precautions d’emploi

Ne pas utiliser pendant la grossesse ou l’allaitement. Ne pas utiliser en cas d'occlusion des voies biliaires et intestinales et en cas d'infection de la vésicule biliaire. Déconseillé aux enfants et aux adolescents de moins de 18 ans. Déconseillé aux personnes souffrant d’allergie aux dérivés salicylés et aux plantes de la famille des Astéracées et des Composées. Déconseillé aux personnes sous anti-coagulants et en cas de maladie hépatique ou biliaire. Déconseillé en cas de troubles cardiaques, de troubles rénaux, de diabète et en cas de prise simultanée de médicaments diurétiques. Déconseillé en cas d’hypothyroïdie ou de traitement de la thyroïdie, consultez préalablement un professionnel de santé. Consulter un médecin en cas de calculs biliaires. Toute démarche de drainage est déconseillée en cas d’oedèmes liés à une insuffisance cardiaque ou rénale et doit se faire dans le cadre d’une alimentation équilibrée et associée à la consommation d’environ 1,5 litre d’eau par jour. Il est recommandé de respecter les doses conseillées, de veiller à avoir une alimentation variée et équilibrée et un mode de vie sain. Tenir hors de la portée des jeunes enfants. Usage oral uniquement - ne convient pas en injection.

2. Superdiet Drainaflore Bio

Drainaflore Bio est un complexe exclusif de 15 plantes Biologiques dont la Bardane et la Pensée sauvage, reconnues pour le maintien d’une Peau nette, la Chicorée, qui contribue à protéger le Foie des toxines, le Bouleau, contribuant à l’activité Intestinale, le Chiendent, reconnu pour aider les fonctions excrétrices des Reins et la Mauve qui participe au bien-être des Voies respiratoires. Chacune de ces plantes agit ainsi sur 1 des 5 émonctoires à savoir : Peau, Foie, Intestins, Reins et Poumons

Conseils d’utilisation

1 ampoule par jour.

Precautions d’emploi

Ne pas consommer de façon prolongée. Le programme peut être renouvelé plusieurs fois dans l'année. Ne pas utiliser chez les enfants et adolescents de moins de 18 ans. Déconseillé aux femmes enceintes et allaitantes. Ne pas utiliser avec des anticoagulants. En cas de prise simultanée d'autres médicaments, demandez l'avis de votre médecin. Déconseillé en cas de calculs biliaires. Déconseillé en cas d'hypothyroïdie ou de traitement de la thyroïde, consultez préalablement un professionnel de santé. Déconseillé aux personnes souffrant d'allergie aux dérivés salicylés et aux plantes de la famille des Astéracées. Il est recommandé de respecter les doses conseillées, de veiller à avoir une alimentation variée et équilibrée et un mode de vie sain. Tenir hors de la portée des jeunes enfants. Usage oral uniquement - ne convient pas en injection.

3. Dietaroma Détox

Drain'idéal - détox 5 émonctoires Bio du laboratoire Dietaroma est un complément alimentaire permettant de détoxiquer l'organisme.

Dietaroma a sélectionné 7 plantes pour une triple action :

-Le bouleau: contribue à la détoxification de l’organisme.
- La bardane : a une action naturelle sur le bon fonctionnement de la peau.
- La chicorée : contribue aux fonctions d’éliminations rénales de l’eau.
- La mauve : contribue au maintien des fonctions intestinales.
- Le radis noir complète ce cocktail.
- La vigne rouge : contribue à une fonction circulatoire.
- L'ortie : contribue aux fonctions d'élimination de l'organisme.

Conseils d’utilisation

1 ampoule par jour suffit : à prendre le matin diluée dans un grand verre d’eau.
Astuce : vous pouvez également diluer l’ampoule dans une bouteille d’eau et la boire tout au long de la journée.

Précautions d’emploi:

Ne pas dépasser la dose journalière recommandée.

Ne se substitue pas à un régime alimentaire équilibré et varié et à un mode de vie sain.

Tenir hors de portée des enfants

Déconseillé aux personnes souffrant d’allergie au dérivés salicylés.

4. Biocyte water detox

Water Detox Minceur est un complément alimentaire composé de délicieux fruits et plantes qui permet détoxification et minceur grâce à l’extrait de Chicorée qui aide à la perte de poids dans le cadre d’un régime minceur et contribue à la détoxification.

Conseils d’utilisation

Verser 250 ml d’eau sur 4 cuillères doseuses arasées (soit 16 g) et agiter jusqu’à dissolution complète. Consommer une fois par jour. Boire frais.

Précautions d’emploi :

Tenir hors de la portée des jeunes enfants. Ne pas dépasser la dose journalière recommandée. A conserver au frais, au sec et à l’abri de la lumière. Les compléments alimentaires doivent être utilisés dans le cadre d’un mode de vie sain et ne pas être utilisés comme substituts d’un régime alimentaire varié et équilibré.

Quels soins détox pour la peau ?

Filorga Scrub & Detox

Filorga Scrub & Detox est un exfoliant mousse double action pour détoxifier intensément et révéler une peau neuve en 5 minutes.

Étape 1 – Double exfoliation [mécanique + enzymatique]

Appliquer par massages circulaires sur une peau propre et humide. Un complexe double peeling associant des micro-sphères volcaniques et de la papaine resurfaçante exfolie la peau en douceur pour la débarrasser des impuretés et révéler un grain de peau plus lisse.

 Étape 2 – Détoxification cutanée [immédiate + durable]

Laisser reposer 2/3 minutes. Des polyphénols détoxifiants et du charbon actif agissent pour libérer la peau du stress cutané et laisser transparaitre un teint pur et éclatant. Rincer abondamment à l’eau tiède. Un complexe apaisant [niacinamide + vitamine E] enveloppe la peau d’un film protecteur imperceptible pour lutter contre les agressions quotidiennes. Ce gommage donne un réel coup d'éclat à la peau du visage.