August 30, 2011
Detoxifying Questions Answered

Lizzie asks…
detoxifying?
Can you really lose weight by detoxifying your body? What do you do in order to detoxify?
Chloe Adisson answers:
Short answer, yes you can but it is absolutely NOT the point of detox to lose weight. All the weight you “lose” will come back on, and quickly at that since it is water weight. Focus on eating less of the bad stuff and more of the good and you will achieve both. Detoxing to lose weight is dangerous and ineffective, please don’t do it. If you want to detox for health or spiritual reasons, there is a huge amount of information available for you to read. Please also seek the help of someone in the medical or alternative medicine field.

Ruth asks…
Detoxifying.?
I am interested in detoxifying my body. How do I go about to do this? Is there any meds I should take?
Chloe Adisson answers:
A full detox will take about 30 days. You need to detox the liver, colon, blood, and lymph system. The most non-invasive way is with herbs. I recommend this because general detox kits over the counter contain synthetic chemicals that re-introduce poisons to your system. When detoxing you will feel really bad about 4-5 days into the detox. This is normal and it shows that the toxins are breaking free and being flushed from your body. You will feel progressively better from that point on. Drink plenty of water! This helps flush the debris.

Laura asks…
How do I make a detoxifying pedicure at home?
My ankles and feet are puffy and I know it’s because I’m wearing yucky flip flops and going barefoot since the weather turned warm. How can I make a detoxifying foot bath/pedicure soak at home?
Chloe Adisson answers:
Aloe Vera. Or maybe cucumber.

Sandy asks…
What should I do to take care of my skin after a detoxifying mask?
I just used a detoxifying mask on my face and I want to know what I should do to take care of my skin after using it. I have used it before (once a week for 5 weeks now). And it’s pretty good at getting out blackheads (or at least making them less visible) and I want to try to keep them away.
Thank you!
Chloe Adisson answers:
My first question is what brand of mask was it? What are the active ingredients and purpose of the mask?
What kind of skin do you have? Always use a toner immediately after cleansing your face. The toner brings your skin’s PH balance back. The acid mantel on your skin takes 20 minutes to rebuild and during that time, any bacteria can enter your pores and cause an infection. This can cause acne and blackheads. The acid mantel is a barrier on your skin to protect against harmful bacteria. The toner helps rebuild this. So cleanse twice daily, use toner immediately after and always use an SPF and moisturizer.
Do you see an Esthetician for facials? It’s best to leave extractions to a professional who has the correct knowledge and tools to do this. You of course can do them at home if you know what you’re doing. If you do not know how to extract the blackheads, you can scar your skin.
At home regimens with masks is a great thing to do but only if you have minor amounts of blackheads. If you have excessive blackheads, it’s best to see an Esthetician for facials and product. The massage portion of the facials also helps with blood circulation to your skin which is helpful with blackheads and pimples.
Exfoliating is another important step during a facial. Here are the steps of a basic facial:
#1 cleanse
#2 tone
#3 exfoliate
#4 tone
#5 dis incrustation—product used to liquify the sebum (oil) glands to prepare for extractions (popping pimples and blackheads)
#6 steam with warm towels or steam (opens the pores)
#7 perform extractions
#8 tone
#9 facial massage
#10 tone
#11 hydrating mask
#12 tone
#13 SPF and moisturize
I hope this helps you. If you cannot afford to see an Esthetician for a facial, check into Esthetics schools in your area. They are normally in conjunction with Cosmetology schools. The facials are significantly cheaper.

Mary asks…
Is there any good recipe for a detoxifying drink that you can make at home?
Any recipes for a detoxifying drink (that works) that doesn’t taste like crap? Anything without ginger in it? Is there any tea I can drink?
P.S. No half-ass answers please
Chloe Adisson answers:
Yes. Boil water, and squeeze lemon juice in it, wait for it to cool down and drink it. Drink it while its still hot.
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