Beauty On Trial:
Detox Edition
Pre-planning for your January hangover
Our panel of staff members is taking one for the team and for road-testing an edit of detox saviours in the middle of party season. Why? Because we know that when you - and we - wake up bleary-eyed and bloated on the first day of 2018, there’ll be no time to waste.
WelleCo’s
THE SUPER ELIXIR™
What is it?
Founded by supermodel Elle Macpherson, this ultra-luxe multivitamin combines no less than 45 natural ingredients, including vitamins, Chinese herbs, enzymes, prebiotics and probiotics to maintain good nutrition and restore your body’s optimum pH levels.
Taste
“If I said it tasted amazing I’d be lying. It tastes...healthy. I’m not one to make a smoothie each morning which I know is the best way to disguise the flavour, so my trick is to down it like a shot, quickly with a small amount of water.”
Benefits
“While benefits include neutralising free radicals, stimulating thyroid and metabolism and improving liver health, what I really noticed from taking this every day for a week was an energy boost and more “glowy” skin.”
Best For
“General wellness. I’ve only been using it for a week, but can only imagine the energy and skin improvements if I used it constantly. It also comes in a super stylish UV-resistant caddy which keeps nutrients intact. I’ve never seen supplement packaging so #shelfie worthy.”
Dr Jackson’s
Detox Herbal Tea
What is it?
A reviving tea with digestion-boosting fennel, elderflower, aniseed and senna fruit to help de-bloat and rid the body of harmful toxins and free radicals.
Taste
“It’s stronger in taste than most other teas I usually drink, so luckily, it tastes pretty good! Spanish liquorice lends it a naturally sweet taste, which means it’s perfect for kicking my sweet cravings too.”
Benefits
“This tea is formulated to cleanse and purify following a period of indulgence - and it did just that. I drank this tea twice daily for a week, and I definitely felt less bloated. It does has a slight laxative effect, so if you have a sensitive stomach, this might not be for you.”
Best For
“When you have over-indulged and want to cleanse out your system in an easy, non-abrasive way. Incorporating a tea into my daily routine is so much easier than so many other detox methods, such as vegetable juice cleanses or IV drips, and who doesn’t love a minimal-effort approach to detoxing?”
The Beauty Chef’s
Cleanse Powder
What is it?
Made with forty-five certified organic ingredients, including fibre-packed chickpeas, lentils and mung beans to help flush out the system and remove toxins, along with broccoli, beetroot, lemon and kale to support the liver during detoxification.
Taste
“While it doesn’t taste as gritty as many green supplement powders I’ve tried in the past, it doesn’t taste delicious. I mixed it in with spinach, avocado and pineapple smoothie each morning to conceal the flavour.”
Benefits
“While it claims to boost the availability of nutrients in the body, digestive enzymes help balance gut health, what I really noticed after a week was how much clearer and brighter my skin looked. I also felt less bloated than normal, and had an extra pep in my step.”
Best For
“Anyone noticing dull, clogged skin that wants to fix the root of the problem rather than simply conceal it, this is for you. It’s also great for general wellness, energy and de-bloating. Especially if you’re already into making a smoothie each morning, it’s a fuss-free way to bolster your health.”