Detox Your Routine in 5 Easy Steps (That Go Beyond Skincare)

You’ve spring-cleaned your wardrobe. Maybe even blitzed the kitchen cupboards.
But what about you - your daily routine, your skin, your body, your mind?

As the days get longer and lighter, your body naturally craves a reset. The sluggishness from winter, the heavier meals, the lack of sunlight - they all take a toll. So if your skin’s been flaring up, your energy’s been dipping, or your motivation’s been MIA… it’s time for a spring detox that covers all bases.

Here’s how to refresh your routine - inside and out - in 5 simple, holistic steps (plus a bonus one you'll love).

1. Detox Your Skincare Shelf

Let’s start with the obvious - your products.

Winter tends to leave us layering heavy creams, rich oils, and synthetic-laden products that might not suit our skin come spring. So, take 10 minutes to:

• Check expiry dates - especially on natural products with shorter shelf lives.

• Ditch harsh cleansers and foaming soaps - these strip your skin barrier.

• Say goodbye to synthetic fragrance, parabens, and silicones.

If you’re going to reset, give your skin space to breathe and repair.

🌵 Try this: Swap your usual moisturiser for our Calm Cactus Oil - a light, antibacterial blend of prickly pear oil and tea tree that calms redness, supports acne-prone skin, and keeps things light and fresh for spring. Ideal for this seasonal shift, especially if you’re breaking out or experiencing dryness.

Extra tip: Store your oils away from sunlight to preserve their potency and freshness.

2. Hydrate From the Inside Out

Hydration is one of the fastest ways to improve your energy, digestion and skin clarity - yet it's often overlooked.

Here’s how to level up your hydration game:

• Start your morning with a glass of water + lemon or a pinch of sea salt

• Eat water-rich foods: think cucumber, lettuce, strawberries, oranges

• Cut back on dehydrating drinks like coffee and alcohol (even just a little!)

• Sip herbal teas like nettle, rooibos or hibiscus for a skin-friendly hydration boost

💧 Your skin will reflect it. Your digestion will thank you. Your mood will lift.

Pro tip: Use a reusable water bottle that shows how much you’ve drunk - it’s a small change that makes a big difference.

3. Move With Intention

This isn’t about smashing HIIT sessions if your body’s not in the mood. This is about reconnecting with movement that makes you feel good - movement that supports circulation, digestion, lymphatic drainage and your mindset.

Try:

• Morning walks to soak up sunlight and regulate your circadian rhythm

• 5-minute mobility sessions to loosen up joints

• Strength training or bodyweight workouts 2-3x a week to boost metabolism

• Low-impact cardio like cycling or swimming

• Rebounding (mini trampoline) for fun, lymph-boosting movement

✨ Bonus: Movement improves lymphatic flow - helping your body naturally detox and reduce inflammation, which shows up as clearer skin, improved digestion and better sleep.

Feeling stuck? Try a guided YouTube yoga flow or a short podcast walk to ease back in.

4. Nourish Your Skin Through Nutrition

You can’t out-serum a poor diet.

Spring is the perfect time to reintroduce more colourful, whole foods and reduce foods that trigger inflammation.

Focus on:

• Omega-3 fats (chia seeds, walnuts, flaxseed, oily fish)

• Rainbow veg for a range of antioxidants

• Zinc-rich foods like pumpkin seeds, lentils and chickpeas

• Vitamin C boosters like kiwis, bell peppers, broccoli and berries

And yes - reducing sugar, fried foods and excess dairy (if you’re sensitive) can lead to fewer breakouts, calmer skin and better gut health.

🥗 A spring-friendly lunch idea: grilled salmon salad with rocket, avocado, beetroot, pumpkin seeds and a lemon-olive oil dressing.

Helpful habit: Try batch-prepping a few anti-inflammatory meals on Sunday - your skin and energy levels will thank you by mid-week.

5. Create Space to Feel Better

Detoxing isn’t just physical. Your environment, digital clutter and mental stress play a huge role in how you look and feel.

Here’s how to reset:

• 10 minutes of journaling or quiet reflection each day

• Digital detox hours (no screen time after 9pm or no-scroll mornings)

• Swap scrolling for reading, walking or even colouring in the evening

• Clean out your space: a tidy room = a clearer mind

• Try breathwork or guided meditations to lower cortisol levels

🧠 Stress raises cortisol, and cortisol triggers breakouts, disrupts sleep, and even affects gut health.

Takeaway: You don’t need a full-on retreat to feel better - start with small daily wins.

Bonus: Prioritise Sleep Like It’s Skincare

You can eat the rainbow and double-cleanse daily, but if you’re not sleeping - your skin, energy and mental clarity will suffer.

Spring is the perfect time to reset your rhythm:

• Aim for 7–9 hours of quality sleep

• Go to bed and wake up at consistent times

• Wind down with a skincare routine and magnesium or herbal tea

• Block out blue light an hour before bed

• Try a gratitude journal or book to transition from the day

😴 Your skin regenerates while you sleep - and so does your immune system, mood and hormone balance.

Ready to Reset?

This season, let your routine reflect what spring stands for: lightness, clarity, and renewal.

Start small. Stay consistent. Let your skincare, your meals, your movement and your mindset work together.

🌿 Explore our naturally nourishing skincare products and build your spring routine with intention.