Why Your Skin Should Be Added To Your Detox Diet Plan

We all know how our intestines, kidneys, and liver help flush toxins out of our body. These are the main organs that we consider when we think of a detox diet. But we forget that our skin also plays a very important role in detoxifying our body.

Your skin, the largest organ you have, is made up of 3 layers: the epidermis, the dermis and finally the subcutaneous fat. These combined layers create a waterproof barrier so toxins don’t get into your body. Since most toxins are soluble in water, your skin blocks toxins that may be in the water you bathe in or swim in.

There are hundreds of types of bacteria on your skin right now, as you read this article. (And to think that we’re supposed to love the skin we’re in!) But they’re not all bad. Staphylococcus Epidermis is a “good bacteria” responsible for keeping all the “bad bacteria” on our skin under control. Without good bacteria, our skin would be ruled by bad bacteria, which in turn would damage your skin and ultimately help toxins enter your body.

It is very important to maintain healthy skin, especially during the detox diet. We all know that we should wear sunscreen when we are out in the sun for long periods of time and wear gloves when it comes to toxic products. But like everything else, it’s not about what you know, it’s about what you don’t know. Swimming in a pool that contains unbalanced chemicals and smoking cigarettes can also damage your skin. J. Greg Brady, a dermatologist at Advanced Dermatology Associates, says that when you smoke, your skin receives less oxygen and nutrients than it needs to stay healthy. You definitely don’t want to make it harder for your body to do its job.

Your skin plays a very important role in your detox diet. That is why it is recommended to include it in your detox diet plan. Skin is a one-man army in the sense that it can heal itself when injured, while still doing its job of blocking toxins from entering your body. Take care to avoid toxins and always keep your skin adequately nourished with vitamin C, sulfur, and omega-3 fatty acids.

Fun fact: Did you know that sweating is one of the most effective ways our body rid itself of toxins? Scientists estimate that sweating can remove about a third of the toxins that our kidneys can remove!