Facialist Ingrid Seaburn shares how to detox your skin after the holidays

The celebrity facialist behind Bambi Northwood-Blyth’s glowing complexion has revealed how you can detoxify your skin after the holidays and the one treatment you should introduce in 2023 for your best skin yet.

Ingrid Seaburn Treat the faces of Australia’s rich and famous at its exclusive Bondi Lounge.

The beauty guru, who boasts a star-studded client book, said the festive period and the month that follows not only takes its toll on your waistline, but your skin as well.

But there are five ways you can get back on track.

1. Invest in a vitamin C serum

The first thing Ingrid recommends that you do is invest in a good quality vitamin C serum, as this is the product that plays a “vital role in protecting your skin from UV damage, increasing collagen protection.” and repairing environmental stress”.

“It is a myth that vitamin C should only be applied in the morning,” Ingrid told FEMAIL.

‘Your serum can be applied two to three times a week at night or in the morning after cleansing and before moisturizing.’

The facialist recommends choosing a ‘medical grade quality vitamin C’, which has a high percentage.

The important thing to remember with vitamin C is that you need to use SPF on top of it to protect your skin from the sun’s damaging rays.

Ingrid (pictured), who cares for the skin of Sydney’s rich and famous, said you need to make sure you apply and reapply SPF to care for your skin.

2. Cut down on sugar and starchy carbs

What you eat often has an impact on your face.

And if you’ve spent the Christmas holidays eating and drinking too much sugar and alcohol, then it’s possible and likely that your face looks a bit puffy.

For this, Ingrid recommends avoiding alcohol, refined sugar, and starchy carbohydrates.

Instead, he recommends incorporating a green juice daily, as well as a clean diet.

“Avocado, dark leafy green salads, and omega-rich fish like salmon, combined with healthy, high-fiber whole grains, will help bring that glow back in no time,” she said.

Ingrid also likes to follow intermittent fasting as a focus from time to time, which helps rebalance her blood sugar levels and allows her hunger to regulate itself again.

3. Apply SPF

“Our skin is more dehydrated from UV exposure in the summer,” Ingrid warned.

“Always apply and reapply your SPF and don’t forget to drink plenty of water, apply hyaluronic acid, and exfoliate with an enzyme-based scrub to remove dead skin cells once or twice a week.”

Hyaluronic acid is a miracle worker for the skin because it helps it “lock in hydration and restore skin’s health after all that champagne you’ve enjoyed.”

When it comes to how much sunscreen to apply, experts generally recommend 1/4 teaspoon for the face and 1/4 teaspoon for the neck.

4. sweat

If there’s one treatment you should be investing in in 2023, it’s an infrared sauna.

Ingrid said they’re a “great way to detoxify skin impurities while also having the benefit of increasing cellular metabolism to kick-start slow cell renewal again.”

“One sauna a week is enough,” said Ingrid.

“Too many can wreak havoc on pigmentation issues, as too much heat can trigger hyperpigmentation.”

The benefits of an infrared sauna include relaxation, pain relief, improved heart health, and relief from sore muscles.

If there’s one treatment you should invest in in 2023, it’s an infrared sauna (pictured), as Ingrid put it, they’re a great way to “detox” skin impurities.

5. Exercise

Finally, Ingrid said that a good exercise regimen will do wonders to improve your skin.

“Your skin is a reflection of how well you pump oxygen through your veins,” he said.

‘Exercise is a no-excuses part of your detox. Commitment to a daily training session will make your skin glow from all that oxygen-rich blood flow.

The facialist recommends removing toxins by sweating and exercising for about 30 minutes daily.

“Make sure you stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water before, during and after your sessions,” he added.

INGRID’S FIVE FAVORITE AFFORDABLE SKINCARE PRODUCTS

“The most important part of summer beauty at any age is sun protection: it’s always best to look for a zinc or titanium oxide-based cover-up and reapply often,” Indrid told FEMAIL.

‘Love Sukin tinted sunscreen. It has broad spectrum SPF30 and more importantly, zinc-based, all-natural physical coverage that actually looks smooth and flawless.

“Comparable to more expensive brands that feature a natural formula for under $20, this is a great buy.”

The Los Angeles-based former beauty guru, who boasts a star-studded client book, praised brands like Sukin and Palmers for their affordable skincare products.

His second recommendation is a scrub to remove a buildup of oil, bacteria and dirt.

An inexpensive enzyme-based scrub from Palmers called Enzyme Purifying Mask it’s half the price of most department store brands and will absolutely do the trick.

“The enzyme mask uses papaya enzyme, a natural way to chemically dissolve dead skin cells without breaking the bank,” Ingrid said.

To lock in moisture in your skin as we head into summer, Ingrid recommends using a moisturizer with hemp seed oil for its anti-inflammatory properties.

‘My favorite body product this summer is Freshwater Farm Hemp Seed Body Wash (left) to add a bit of oil to your shower routine to seal in the skin’s smooth vibes. Great for saving time and money,’ she said.

“We forgot to apply SPF and there is a lot of talk about exfoliating the lips which is not useful. You don’t have to spend to protect. I like the SPF 50 lip balm from Dermal Therapy. It’s not expensive and it will save your lips from UVA/UVB damage,’ she said.

‘My favorite body product this summer is Freshwater Farm Hemp Seed Body Wash to add a little oil to your shower routine to seal in the vibrations of smooth skin. Great for saving time and money,’ she said.

For serums that pack a punch, on a budget, Ingrid can’t get past The Ordinary with Niacinamide and Zinc.

Those two active ingredients will enhance your skin’s natural immune defense against UV rays.

It is not expensive and it is easy to use. A great alternative to save pennies,’ he said.

Last but not least, Ingrid urges not to forget about your lips this summer.

“We forgot to apply SPF and there is a lot of talk about exfoliating the lips which is not useful. You don’t have to spend to protect. I like Dermal Therapy SPF 50 Lip Balm. It’s not expensive and it will save your lips from UVA/UVB damage,’ she said.