What if a drink helped restore radiant skin despite the winter cold? Radiant skin is yours.
After the hectic pace of the end-of-year holidays, the skin can lack radiance. If a few creams and a good dose of sleep help to regain a luminous skin, the real solution is mainly found in the stomach… or almost. A natural remedy, acclaimed by skin experts, is essential today to restore the skin barrier and restart collagen production. Indeed, a detox juice is known to give a spectacular boost to even the dullest complexion. A real shot of freshness to integrate into your morning routine, this brightly colored beverage promises to sweep away toxins, deeply hydrate and wake up the face in record time.
Although it is not a miracle cure, the nutritional composition of this juice makes it a valuable ally for skin health. It was the facialist and founder of the Paume Institute in Paris, Alix Saint-Georges, who extolled the merits of this drink on her social networks. “Every year I take a little celery juice treatment, before, during and after the holidays, it will be your best friend“, she writes in the caption of an Instagram publication. According to the expert, it helps maintain good hydration, it is very antioxidant and promotes digestion. Indeed, composed of almost 95% water, celery juice constitutes a massive source of hydration. Skin that is well hydrated from the inside is more supple, plumper and has a natural “glow”. Unlike plain water, it contains natural electrolytes (sodium, potassium) which help cells to better retain moisture. But that’s not all: this famous sodium acts as a natural disinfectant. It will track down and destroy toxins and pathogens lodged in the liver which, when they escape through the skin, cause inflammation and a gray complexion. Celery also has anti-aging properties thanks to its high content of vitamin C, essential for the production of collagen. improves blood circulation, and vitamin A, which promotes cell renewal and protects against premature aging.
For the magic to work, rigor is essential: celery juice is not consumed as a simple pleasure smoothie. You should extract the juice from your celery stalks (preferably organic) and drink it immediately. Exposure to air quickly oxidizes its valuable nutrients. The golden rule? Drink it pure and on an empty stomach, ideally 20 to 30 minutes before your first coffee or breakfast. It is this period of time that allows mineral salts to scan the body and cleanse the liver without being hampered by the digestion of other foods.
For an immediate boost of radiance and a decongestant effect after the holiday season, a five-day flash treatment is enough to depuff the features and clarify the complexion. However, for a true transformation, experts recommend holding for 21 days. For what ? This is the time needed for your skin cells to renew.
But be careful, if you’ve never had fresh vegetable juice, don’t jump straight into the deep end. Your digestive system might be surprised by the sudden influx of minerals. It is then advisable to start with five days, take a two-day break and continue for two weeks if you feel well. As for the taste…”It’s not incredible but you get used to it very quickly“, promises Alix Saint-Georges.
