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How to Detox from Head-to-Toe

How to Detox without Dieting
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We’re not going to get into actual detoxes because they’re pretty miserable. And as summer is winding down, there’s enough to be sad about without depriving your body of all things good in life. The next best thing, albeit maybe not quite as game changing, is an external detox with a head-to-toe grooming regimen designed to reverse months of sun exposure, flip-flop wearing and grilled meat sweats. Learn how to detox without dieting or stress with this detoxifying grooming guide.

Kaia Naturals Takesumi Detox Deodorant
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If you gave up your natural deodorant during the height of summer sweatiness, the cooling weather is a great time to consider returning to it. This 99% natural stick uses bamboo-derived charcoal to keep pits in check while ridding them of toxins.

$21, kaianaturals.com

 

Korres Black Pine Detoxifying Mineral Bar

Korres-Soap-940x600Summer can be rough on your face between the near constant stream of sweat, over-sunning and, hopefully, religious SPF application. Now is a good time to deep clean your pores and this Black Pine Extract and sea mud instilled bar soap is the way to do it.

$28, korresusa.com

Grown Alchemist Detox Shampoo and Conditioner Twin Set
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If you hair isn’t as luxurious and shiny as it was when the summer began, your scalp might need a reboot. This two-step system will help rid it of the nasty effects of UV exposure, air pollution, and one too many BBQs.

$49, naturalsupplyco.com

Yes to Tomatoes Detoxifying Charcoal Facial Wipes
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Sure, these cleansing cloths are meant to get the gunk off your face, but who’s to say you can’t just wipe down your entire body. Charcoal (hence the badass black color of these wipes) it the magical element for detoxing.

$5.99, yestocarrots.com

Root Science Detox Face Mask

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For those who showed an utter disregard to their face, this weekly treatment helps repair some of the damage. With 11 active ingredients, like French Green Clay and Neem leaf, it tamps down on excess oil, dislodges dirt from pores, and soothes aggravated skin.

$60, shoprootscience.com

Cedar + Stone X UO Detox Foot Scrub

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Unless you’re a fan of regular pedicures, your feet are probably looking pretty gnarly at this point. So you may just want to take care of those suckers with this softening, healing and exfoliating foot scrub that’s packed with tea tree, argan and avocado oils.

$22, urbanoutfitters.com

Katie Dickens
Former Digital Trends Contributor
Katie Dickens is a Manhattan-based beauty and grooming writer. She has held staff positions at Glamour, In Style, People…
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