As we step into a new year, many of us feel the urge to reset — not just our routines, but our skin too. After months of rich food, festive indulgence and environmental stress, your complexion may be craving clarity, balance and a little extra care.

Holistic Skin Care Therapist Sarah Brown shares her four expert tips for detoxing your skin naturally, helping to restore radiance, reduce congestion and support long-term skin health. These simple but effective rituals focus on nourishing the skin from within, encouraging lymphatic drainage and refining your daily skincare routine.

1. Super Food Skin Care Shots

True skin health begins internally. One of Sarah’s favourite ways to kick-start a skin detox is with a simple, powerful superfood: celery juice.

Celery supports liver function, aids digestion and helps reduce inflammation — all essential for clear, balanced skin. By improving circulation in the digestive system, it supports the body’s natural detox pathways, which can lead to fewer breakouts and a brighter complexion.

How to prepare your celery skin shot:

• Chop fresh celery and add to a juicer or high-speed blender

• Add minimal water to avoid dilution

• Strain through a muslin cloth and gently squeeze

• Drink fresh, ideally in the morning

A 7-day cleanse is plenty to kick-start results. Begin with half the recommended amount and build up to 170g per day as your body adjusts.

2. Facial Massage

Facial massage is one of the most overlooked yet powerful tools for skin detoxification. Unlike your circulatory system, the lymphatic system doesn’t have its own pump, it relies on movement and gentle pressure to function effectively.

Regular facial massage encourages lymphatic drainage, helping to flush toxins, reduce puffiness and bring fresh oxygenated blood to the skin.

At SenSpa, lymphatic techniques are at the heart of many of our facial treatments, designed to leave skin visibly clearer, calmer and more sculpted.

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Benefits of facial massage include:

• Brighter, more even skin tone

• Reduced puffiness and congestion

• Improved circulation

• Softened appearance of dark circles

• Support for hormonal and stress-related breakouts

Even a few minutes daily can make a noticeable difference. 

3. Lymphatic Drainage Massage

A professional lymphatic drainage facial takes skin detoxification a step further. Using slow, rhythmic movements, this gentle massage encourages stagnant lymph to move away from the face and towards the lymph nodes, where toxins can be processed and eliminated.

The result is skin that looks clearer, less inflamed and more refined, often after just one treatment.

This type of massage is particularly beneficial for:

• Dull or tired skin

• Puffiness and fluid retention

• Sensitivity and redness

• Congested or acne-prone complexions

At SenSpa, our therapists tailor each facial massage to your skin’s needs, combining ancient techniques with modern skin science. Try the Eminence Relaxing Face Massage for skin that looks brighter, fresher and truly renewed. Men can of course also benefit, with the Men's Facial Massage.

4. The Double Cleanse 

Proper cleansing is the foundation of every effective skincare routine, yet it’s often rushed or misunderstood.

Oil cleansing isn’t just a trend; it’s a proven method for removing makeup, SPF, pollution and excess sebum without stripping the skin’s natural barrier.

How to double cleanse effectively:

1. Massage a cleansing oil onto dry skin for at least one minute, using upward and outward movements

2. Focus on congested areas to dissolve impurities

3. Gently remove with a warm, damp facial cloth

4. Follow with a gentle second cleanse if needed

It’s normal for skin to go through a short adjustment phase — give it 2–3 weeks to fully rebalance.

Our carefully curated cleansing oils and gentle cleansers are designed to support sensitive, stressed and mature skin, helping to detoxify without disruption.

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A Gentle Reminder

Detoxing your skin isn’t about harsh treatments or quick fixes. It’s about supporting your body’s natural rhythms, simplifying your routine and choosing rituals that truly work.

By combining internal nourishment, facial massage, professional treatments and mindful cleansing, your skin can reset; naturally and beautifully.

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