Detoxification
Detox Step 11: Skin and the SALT
The skin is the largest organ of detox. It functions as a backup system when the other filtering organs get backed up and can't move.
| Lifestyle and Diet Tools | Broccoli, kale, pears, apples, spinach, bananas, watermelon, salmon high in omega-3 fatty acids, olive oil instead of butter or other oils, nuts and seeds for snacking, grain-fed beef and poultry, organic dairy products; avoid soda, alcohol; minimize UV exposure and pollution; no high fructose corn syrup; no processed foods |
| Nutritional Support Tools | Omega 3 fatty acids |
| Herbal Tools | Healing 360 Herbal Detox Support for Healthy Skin |
| Nutraceutical Tools | Collagen peptides (brands to consider: Live Conscious or Vital Proteins) |
| Drainage Remedies | Decut drops and cream, Toxex drops |
| Glandular Therapies | None |
| Oxidative Support Tools | GSH, vitamins A, C, E, selenium, NAC, ALA, berries, quercetin, EGCG, resveratrol, curcumin, carotenoids alfa and beta |
| Detox Tools | Daily dry brushing of skin, epsom salts and baking soda baths weekly |
| Genetic Support | Specific treatments dependent upon genetic profile |
Skin Detox in Detail
The skin is the largest organ of detox. It is often a backup system when the filtering organs liver, kidneys, lymphatics and spleen are backing up, the skin becomes an organ of elimination. The SALT (skin-associated lymphoid tissue) within the largest organ of the body (the skin) and a component of the MALT (mucosa-associated lymphoid tissue), is rich in lymphatic tissue and as such holds a wealthy reservoir for immune function and detoxification.
1. Lifestyle and Dietary Tools
Vegetables that are good for the skin like broccoli, kale, and spinach
Fruits like watermelon, pears, apples and bananas
Good oils like salmon which is high in omega-3 fatty acids, olive oil instead of butter or other oils, nuts and seeds for snacking
Grain-fed beef, poultry, and when possible organic dairy products
Avoid products that contain high fructose corn syrup, such as sodas and flavored drinks
Minimize packaged breads, crackers, many nonorganic candies and other snacks
Avoid smoking and exposure to secondhand smoke
Minimize UV exposure and pollution
2. Nutritional Support Tools
Omega 3 fatty acids (Nordic Naturals, Metagenics, Xymogen) found in foods such as fatty fish, flax seed (linseed) oil, walnut, and chia oils, plus certain species of algae. They are one of the essential building blocks of skin’s surface layers, creating a smoother, more even, and well hydrated skin.
3. Herbal Tools
Healing 360 Herbal Detox Support for Healthy Skin
4. Nutraceutical Tools
Collagen can diminish skin redness, increase moisture, decrease wrinkles, and promote elasticity.
Grass-Fed Collagen Peptide (NativePath)
Collagen peptides (Vital Proteins)
5. Drainage Remedies
Dercut drops and cream (Pekana) help acne, eczema, psoriasis, and other skin diseases.
Toxex drops (Pekana) for excretion of all endogenous (from the inside) and exogenic (from the outside) toxins including heavy metals, decreases total body burden and helps the skin.
6. Glandular Therapies
None
7. Oxidative Support Tools
Liposomal glutathione
Healing 360 Antioxidant Support Herbal Formula
Antioxidant berries: Goji, pomegranate, acai
8. Detox Tools (Extra Credit)
Daily dry brushing of skin
Epsom salts and baking soda baths weekly
These will be covered in an upcoming document.
9. Genetic Support
Specific treatments dependent upon genetic profile.
Our picks for most effective Skin interventions
INTERVENTION #1: Lifestyle and Dietary Tools
Always start with Detox Tool #1: Avoid exposure and work with dietary and lifestyle measures first.
INTERVENTION #2: Nutritional Support Tools
Omega 3 essential fatty acids (Nordic Naturals) are one of the essential building blocks of skin’s surface layers, creating a smoother, more even, and well hydrated skin.
INTERVENTION #3: Glandular Therapies
Grass-fed collagen peptide (NativePath) collagen makes up 90% of our connective tissue, cartilage, and bone mass, and 70% of our skin.