Why Internal Cleansing is Part of Most Skin Journeys
If you’ve ever visited us in the clinic or scrolled through our Instagram, you’d know we are incredibly passionate about healing skin from within. Our holistic approach combines clinical treatments with at-home care and internal wellness supplements to provide long-term improvements for your skin health.
Just about every new client who visits us is dealing with some sort of inflammation or gut health imbalance. This is why internal cleansing is an essential part of most skin journeys. You may have noticed us asking some very personal questions regarding your digestion, alas there is a method to our madness and this blog post will explain why we need to cleanse from within to get amazing skin.
The impacts of internal health
Your diet is not the only important factor when it comes to the health of your body, the health of your skin and recurring skin conditions.
We are skin nerds at St Skin and we have looked at the clinical evidence and it is shown that toxins, bacteria, viruses and fungi can all naturally reside within the human body. They can be from diet, lifestyle, incorrect supplement use, and some medications such as antibiotics and the contraceptive pill. We are also introduced to over one million environmental toxins each day that are an unavoidable part of modern life. These include the likes of chlorine, food preservatives, pesticides, heavy metals and other harmful estrogenic toxins.
While these toxins are mostly harmless in small doses, if there is an overgrowth or buildup, the body may be unable to expel or regulate them. This can be due to poor lymphatics, out-of-balance hormones or a sluggish immune system.
When a buildup occurs, it can cause and exacerbate a range of skin concerns, such as acne, pigmentation, rosacea redness and other inflammatory conditions. You may think it is odd that we are skin experts that do internal cleanses, we believe that this is a vital step in your road to recovery to reduce inflammation on the outside. You will also have a lot more energy on the inside, which will be a game-changer for your wellbeing.
Why Cleanse?
We know that cleansing and detoxing are often associated with weight loss and other quick-fix health gimmicks. Let it be known, we do not support gimmicks here at St Skin, we only want the very best for your wellbeing. When performed correctly, an internal cleanse is a great way to support your skin health, gut health and fine tune a healthy body.
Completing an internal cleanse or liver detox is so beneficial for your internal health as it helps eliminate bad bacteria and fungus overgrowth, and any lingering viruses, impurities and waste from your system. Studies have also shown that doing a gut cleanse can improve the immune system, aid digestion, improve mood, and reduce inflammation. It may be a bit daunting at first, however we will be with you every step of the way.
It is a key factor in our client skin journeys. If the skin barrier is inflamed and impaired, we are unable to perform advanced treatments and we want to perform advanced treatments because they are so much fun for us. If we can’t, it may take longer for you to see results, which isn't fun for you. Once the skin is stronger and functioning well, we can go in with the treatments that target things like scarring, pigmentation, and fine lines. Then we work to maintain the results and prevent future skin concerns.
By taking a holistic approach to your skin, we can target the root cause of your concerns and deliver lasting improvements for your skin, now and into the future.
Our Protocols
The internal supplements that are recommended to you by your dermal clinician are formulated by doctors and scientists and have been used within case studies by the providers. This ensures that the quality of the product and ingredients are well studied before they are brought to our shelf and are recommended to you.
We have two main protocols that we use in-clinic. You can shop them here or scroll down to view individual supplements.
ESSENTIAL CLEANSE
Gently cleanses the digestive tract of unwanted nasty toxins and mucus that often find their way to the skin as acne, eczema, or blackheads. This 10-day cleanse will leave you looking and feeling energised and radiant! Wow!
Skin Defense contains a powerful combination of the most effective detox strategies available. By binding and removing heavy metals, estrogen toxins, pesticides, plastics, and food preservatives, Skin Defense will help transform your health, restore hormone balance, clear acne, and strengthen the immune system. Sign me up!
Skin Perfection contains 75 critical minerals, edible 24-karat gold, and our exclusive, clinically-proven acne technology that can find the source of redness, inflammation, and blemishes. This holistic gut health supplement will target the cause of many concerns. Ask our Dermal Clinicians (aka skin nerds) if this may be the right one for you.
ULTIMATE RESET
Includes the above supplements plus additional support.
Treated with proprietary frequencies and infused with the healing properties of 24-karat gold and colloidal and silver, Immune Defense is designed to neutralise disharmonies in the body and mind caused by pathogens, viruses, and toxicity.
Osmosis Recovery can replace volume loss that occurs with ageing. By restoring critical nutrients to reactivate fat cells, Recovery creates a more youthful appearance. Recovery’s nutraceutical properties also help restore your unique probiotic population and provide essential fatty acids, like omega-7, supporting health and cellular function. Think of it as a potent, plant-based EFA Ultra! Amazing!
Formulated with pancreatic enzymes that match our own, Digestive Support works to assist the breakdown of dairy, fats, proteins and carbs to enhance nutrient absorption, increase energy and reduce toxicity for a healthy gut and clear skin. We all need this one as a to declutter after the festive season, am I right?
So if you’re feeling tired, sluggish, bloated or are noticing skin condition flare ups, it might be time for a reset! Speak to our team about the best cleanse protocol for your unique needs. We won’t start with all of the new year new you gimmicks. If you need help, we are here. We hope to see you soon.