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Posted 1/17/2013 3:12 PM (GMT 0)
I just recently began taking detox baths. My question is about moisturizer....is it okay to put lotion on after a detox bath to moisturize the skin (something I do after every shower) or does this just defeat the purpose of the bath???
Posted 1/17/2013 3:16 PM (GMT 0)
I am wondering the same thing.
Posted 1/17/2013 3:41 PM (GMT 0)
Well, that's almost a trick question! LOL! Yes, you can moisturize, but be very picky about what you are putting on your skin - remember it'll be absorbed, along with whatever toxins there may be. I use coconut oil only, as it's so very healthy for both the inside and outside of us!

Just remember, you just got done getting as many toxins as you can out of your body - be careful to not put very many back into yourself by using the wrong moisturizer.
Posted 1/17/2013 5:32 PM (GMT 0)

I don't even dare using the usual moisturizers - I'm so picky about all cosmetic products.

I use pure unrefined sheabutter (very helpfull to calm and heal eczema, irritated skin, or damaged skin from sunburn or low temperatures), argan oil or like Traveler said coconut oil.

I also made a sort of mixture/cream/lotion myself, with coconut oil and epsom salt and some other ingredients to make it bind together (didn't work that well, but I'll get better at it next time :-) ), I got them at the herbalist shop in my town.
I found the recipe on the internet. I could put it here, but since it's not really what I wanted exactly, it might be better to google 'epsom salt cream' cause there's several recipes, that way you can make a choice yourself.
In fact, it's nice to brew your own products :-)

The magnesium and sulfate in the salts are absorbed into the body through the skin - that's 2 things in 1: moisturizing + taking in magnesium.


Post Edited (MarieLS) : 1/17/2013 10:38:52 AM (GMT-7)

Posted 1/17/2013 5:44 PM (GMT 0)
Is the coconut oil the same as what you cook with? Is all coconut oil the same? I have heard so much about coconut oil, from helping dementia, alzheimers.
Posted 1/17/2013 6:03 PM (GMT 0)

My bottle says '100% pure coconut oil - organic'. I think it's the same as the one for cooking, I'm not 100% sure...

It's important to buy an organic brand. It's solid when cold, I just put it on the heating, it melts rather easily.

Posted 1/17/2013 9:14 PM (GMT 0)
Use an organic extra virgin oil.

http://www.vitacost.com/vitacost-extra-virgin-certified-organic-coconut-oil-54-fl-oz-9 this is the best value around. It has lasted me FOREVER. I do it after my detox baths or shows after exercise on my skin.
Posted 1/17/2013 10:52 PM (GMT 0)
I do a lot of detox baths and do not moisturize after.

I don't know for sure, but I would wait for a while to moisturize as the body may still sweat a little, even unnoticed and the pores are likely open. Just a guess.

I was told a long time ago to only put something on your skin that you could eat. The skin absorbs what is on it.

Organic, extra virgin or virgin (cold-pressed) olive oil or coconut oil are good.

The cold-pressing part is important, that means it has not been heat or chemically processed.
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