Let’s Reset.
Skin Detox.
with The Collective Ritual
This detox will rejuvenate and improve your skin from the inside out! Sometimes we all need a little detox when our skin is not cooperating. Here is a step-by-step guide to what we do, when we need a good cleanse for toxins and impurities. Recipes, Products, Do's & Don't's, Tips and tricks, and more.”
the basics.
“I am nourishing my skin and body. I trust the healing process. I am healing my skin from the inside out.”
Breakouts happen - We understand the feeling of skin problems being out of our control, and know how it can take a toll on our self-confidence- trust us, we've been there! If you don't know where to start because your skin is starting to breakout or maybe it's just looking dull this is the perfect refresh for you. Following this guide will help you glow from the inside out. Ultimately, our skin breaking out is just our bodies giving us messages to tell us that something is going on, maybe inside or directly on the skin. We will go through diet, supplements, mindset, and products we love to replenish our skin.
Face Mapping.
We believe in face mapping - an alternative medicine practice of examining the location of acne on the face to determine health issue
FOREHEAD
Breakouts on the forehead are often caused by stress and poor digestive issues. It can also be triggered by topical factors such as hats and hair that sticks to the forehead.
CHEEKS
Acne near the top of the cheek is associated with the respiratory system, whereas lower cheek acne is linked to poor dental hygiene and surface bacteria.
T-ZONE
Acne located in the T-zone the area between the eyebrows down to the nose and chin are often triggered by gastrointestinal imbalances or food allergens.
CHIN & JAW
Breakouts in the chin are caused by hormonal imbalances, which means a disruption with your endocrine system. It's typically a result of excess androgens, which overstimulate the oil glands and clog pores
Eating a balanced diet is the best way to get your share of good food for healthy skin.
Skin Super Foods
Spinach, other leafy greens
Avocados
Avocados are high in beneficial fats and contain vitamins E and C, which are essential for healthy skin.
Berries & Papaya
Both are high in vitamin C, and A
Beans, peas, and lentils
Salmon
Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids that are linked to reducing inflammation, which may help keep skin moisturized.
Walnuts
Walnuts are a good source of essential fatty acids, which are fats that your body cannot make itself
Sweet Potatoes
are an excellent source — one 1/2-cup serving contains enough beta carotene to provide more than six times the DV of vitamin A. S
Skin Super Foods Foods to Avoid
Alcohol, Dairy, Coffee, Refined Sugars, Simple Carbohydrates, Fried Foods
FIRST THINGS FIRST.
Ice Facial
Skin icing is said to have various skincare benefits, including soothing redness, gentle exfoliation, reduced pore size, and helps with blemish control.
How To: Massage your face with an ice cube; run it under water first, so it’s not too cold, and your skin doesn’t stick to the ice. Wrap your ice cube in a paper towel so it doesn’t drip. We love using a large ice cube like a whiskey ice mold.
Following the ice facial, have pure green juice...
You can either buy or press fresh at home. Make sure it is organic, and check labels for any sneaky additives. Try to avoid anything with added fruits. You want this juice as green as possible.
Pure Celery juice with some lemon or Celery, Fennel, Cucumber, Lemon, Ginger
Now, let’s continue to HYDRATE!
Fill up your favorite water bottle that you can refill throughout the day, to make sure you are getting an adamant amount of water to flush your system. We like using the Healthish Water Bottle
MORNING SKIN RECIPES.
Simple Green Tea or Matcha & Handful of Walnuts or Sunflower Seeds
Green tea's anti-inflammatory properties can help reduce skin irritation, skin redness, and swelling. Green Tea has vitamin E and vitamin B2. Vitamin B2 helps in keeping the skin youthful and firm, while vitamin E helps in new skin cell growth and also makes the skin softer and glowing.
Walnuts and Sunflower seeds are loaded with omega-3 fatty acids and anti-inflammatory properties, walnuts boost your skin's vitamin B-levels.
Skip with Organics Beauty Protein Shake
Blend Together…
1 cup strawberries, ½ red bell pepper, sliced, ½ cup cauliflower, chopped, 1 cup spinach, 1 banana, 2 tablespoons chia seeds, ½-1 cup almond or coconut milk
Papaya Boat
Ingredients: Half Papaya, 2 tbsp of almond butter, handful of mulberries and goji berries, coconut flakes, 1/4 cup Coconut probiotic yogurt
Cut papaya in Half, and remove seeds.
Drizzle with almond butter, and a big scoop of coconut yogurt.
Top with rest of toppings, and enjoy
LUNCH: Refreshing Dill Bean & Cucumber Salad
Ingredients:
1 garlic clove, minced
Juice of 1 small lemon; about 2 tablespoons
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
1/2 teaspoon salt
Black pepper, to taste
2 (225 g) cans of cannellini
1/2 a large cucumber chopeed
2 red onions cut into rings
4 large sprigs of fresh dill, stems removed and finely and roughly chopped
1 handful on arugula
Directions:
1. Make the Vinaigrette: add the garlic, lemon juice, oil, mustard, salt, and pepper to a small bowl. Whisk well and set aside for 5 minutes while you prep the remaining ingredients; the lemon juice will mellow out the flavor of the raw garlic.
2. Make the Salad: add the beans, cucumber, onion, dill, and arugula to a large bowl. Add the dressing to the bowl and then mix well until evenly incorporated. Season with additional salt and pepper to taste, if necessary.
3. Serve immediately, or you store in the fridge for 15 to 30 minutes before serving, to allow the flavors to combine. Enjoy!
DINNer: Tomato OLIVE OIL Baked Salmon
Ingredients:
2 pounds salmon fillet skin off
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper
4 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or to taste
2 cups cherry tomatoes
1 to 2 cups fresh basil leaves
flaky sea salt, for finishing
Directions:
1. Heat Oven to 325F
2. Place salmon in a baking dish
3. In a medium saucepan over medium heat, add the olive oil and sesame seeds. Cook, gently swirling the pan, until the ghee is browned and the seeds are fragrant and toasted, 3 to 4 minutes, lowering heat if needed. Add red wine vinegar, red pepper flakes (to taste), and cherry tomatoes. Make sure they are dry! Season with a few big pinches of salt. Cook for another 2 to 3 minutes, or until the tomatoes have started to burst and release their juices. Gently smash them to help them cook.
4. Pour the ghee-infused tomatoes over the salmon, smearing the ghee and sesame seeds evenly over the salmon’s flesh. Bake until just cooked through and the flesh flakes, about 15 minutes (or an instant-read thermometer reads 120 degrees in the thickest part).
5. Let cool for a few minutes, then sprinkle all over the basil. To serve, break the salmon into large pieces, and divide across plates with the brown-buttered tomatoes. Season with a few pinches of flaky sea salt and enjoy!
Topical Skin Care Tips and Tricks.
Double Cleansing System- starting with an oil based cleansing balm then with a regular facial cleanser. The benefit of double cleansing is that the first cleanser will break down any makeup, remove dirt and excess oils from the day and clean your skin. The second cleanser will address your particular skin type or concern and should have ingredients to hydrate, smooth or exfoliate and treat acne
Take your time. Really make sure you massage in the cleansers and rinse it all off. When applying serums make sure to pat them into the skin.
DO NOT PICK! We are sure you know this one already but seriously don't do it. To help you stop picking at your skin, use Hydrocolloid patches as soon as you see that pimple come up. We use the CorsRX Pimple Master Patches The patches repair the damaged skin and have a preventive effect against further infections, as they close the pimple opening.
Don't over exfoliate, we know it can seem like the right thing to do at the time but all you are really doing is over stripping the skin of its natural oils which actually causes your skin to produce more oils which in turn clogs your pores.
Apply a face mask with ingredients that are anti-inflammatory and calming. Try to avoid any products with added perfumes.
mindset
How you talk to yourself has a big impact on how you feel. Negative self-talk can way heavy on your psyche and totally change your perception of yourself. A lot of the times we think matters are worse than they actually are. Practicing mirror work or positive self talk, can do wonders for how you feel.You really have to practice positive self-talk, but the more you do it, the easier it becomes. Your skin’s imperfections don’t define you – you are so much more than just your physical appearance.
It’s important to practice some self-care to invite that self-love in.
Meditation for Self-Love.
The idea of self-care doesn't always mean going out to the spa to get pampered. It can also mean trusting your heart and your intuition to guide you in the right direction in life. It means taking the time to listen to your heart and your intuition often. It is the kind and compassionate way you speak to yourself.
Affirmations & Journal Prompts.
I am nourishing my skin.
I trust the healing process.
I know my skin is healing, and I trust my skin's ability to heal itself.
What are three things you love most about your appearance? Go into detail on each one.
How do you practice self-acceptance? If you don't - what can you do to start? What is a ritual you can do every day for your self-care that will in return help you accept yourself?
What is something you want to do every day to build your confidence? Something that builds up your confidence is working on a new skill.. What is a skill you have wanted to work on? Maybe painting, sewing, yoga, writing? What do you need to start, what tools do you need, what videos do you need to watch, who do you need to reach out to? This is your sign to start. Write it all down, and start.
The universe took its time on you
crafted you precisely
so you could offer the world
something distinct from everyone else
so when you doubt
how you were created
you doubt an energy greater than us both
- Rupi Kaur