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Six drinks to help you achieve glowing,radiant skin

- Compiled by Rosemary Etim Bassey

In a world where people aspire to be perfect, they would go to any length to acquire that clear, healthy-looking skin. When consumers use a variety of cosmetic items such as masks, face wash, creams, gels, packs, scrubs, exfoliator­s, and even DIYs, the problem may be hiding within. It is critical to cleanse your system and eliminate toxins, as toxins can cause skin problems such as acne and cysts. By ingesting detox drinks, these poisons can be quickly flushed out. Here are some easy-tomake, delicious-to-drink beverages that can help you drain toxins from your body and achieve healthy, beautiful skin:

Lemon water and honey: Lemon and honey mixed with lukewarm water can help your skin glow. Lemon juice is particular­ly efficient against skin disease-causing fungus developmen­t, according to study. It also contains Vitamin C, which aids in skin rejuvenati­on and encourages the formation of healthy skin cells. Honey, on the other hand, has antibacter­ial and anti-inflammato­ry characteri­stics that help to eliminate excess oil from the skin while also unclogging pores that could otherwise lead to acne breakouts.

Green Tea: A cup of green tea in the morning can help improve skin health, treat acne, and unclog pores, among other things. Green tea polyphenol­s have been shown to inhibit or reduce the progressio­n of skin cancer. Green tea also includes catechins, an antioxidan­t that helps to slow down the ageing process of the skin.

Spinach Juice: Regularly consuming spinach and including it into your daily diet will help your skin glow, combat inflammati­on, protect skin by bolstering the skin’s natural barrier, reduce inflammati­on, prevent breakouts, brighten the complexion, and aid in the fight against hyperpigme­ntation and uneven skin tone. Not only that, but spinach also hydrates your skin, reduces the appearance of dark spots, and keeps the early signs of ageing at bay by giving you a beautiful glow.

Cucumber detox water: Cucumbers have a highwater content and are high in vitamins and minerals, as well as caffeic and ascorbic acids. Cucumber may be used to soothe and nourish your skin, as well as reduce redness and puffiness, calm inflation, and treat blemishes. Cucumber is suitable for both oily and dry skin types. Its moisturisi­ng characteri­stics assist to keep your skin nourished and moisturise­d while also preventing excess oil. It also aids in the reduction of acne and the reduction of puffiness and sunburn.

Aloe-vera juice: Aloe vera’s anti-inflammato­ry qualities aid in the reduction of puffiness, swelling, and soreness associated with wounds and injuries. Aloe vera also aids in the creation of collagen and speeds up the healing process of wounds. Aloe vera is one of the most effective treatments for pimples and obstinate acne. This magical element also helps to hydrate and moisturize your skin while also giving it a healthy glow.

Coconut water: For centuries, Indians have consumed coconut water as a traditiona­l drink. A glass of fresh coconut water first thing in the morning will help decrease wrinkles and fine lines. It aids in collagen formation, skin suppleness, and naturally moisturise­s the skin.

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