Perfect skin is a mystery - everyone wants it but few people actually have it. With the technology of Photoshop and Instagram filters, it's hard to tell who actually has that picture perfect skin. In reality, everyone gets acne, dry skin and age spots. With so much pollution, dirt and chemicals in the air and in our products, there's no wonder our skin is under toxic overload. Add seasonal changes, bad diet and hormones to that mix and you're sure to end up with a blemish or two.

Perfect skin is the ultimate wish and it certainly doesn't come easily or naturally. However there is one way to help battle all your skin problems, naturally and effectively - detox teas! For many people, detoxing is a regular part of their yearly routine. Given the amount of impurities we're exposed to on a regular basis, it makes sense that we cleanse the body on a regular basis too - at least once or twice a year. And detox teas are the perfect way to do it!

Here are 3 detox tea recipes for maintaining healthy, radiant skin naturally:

Detox Green Tea Recipe

Why we love it: Bursting with skin-protecting antioxidants

Ingredients:

• 8 oz hot water
• 1 green tea bag
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• ½ teaspoon honey

Lemon, Ginger & Turmeric Detox Tea Recipe

Why we love it: removing toxins, increasing antioxidants, enhancing digestion and boosting immunity.

Concentrated tea Ingredients:

• 6 c water
• 1 chunk fresh ginger {approximately 5-6" in length}
• 3 cinnamon sticks
• 1 tsp ground turmeric
• ½ tsp cayenne pepper
• 6 fresh lemons

Instructions:

1. peel the ginger and dice into thin slices.
2. Add the ginger and 6 cups of water in a large pot over high heat.
3. Bring to a boil, then turn to low heat and simmer for about 10 minutes.
4. Add the cinnamon sticks, turmeric and cayenne and simmer on low heat for another 10 minutes; stirring occasionally.
5. Let it cool and strain.
6. Store in a glass container in the fridge.

Tip:

Every morning and throughout the day, mix º cup of this concentrated tea plus ½squeezed fresh lemon juice with 6 oz hot water.

Turmeric Detox Tea Recipe

Ingredients:

• ½ cup turmeric powder
• 1 cup to 1 ½ cup hot water
• 1.5 tsp ground black pepper
• 5 tbsp coconut oil

Instructions:

1. Mix water 1 cup hot water with turmeric powder in a pan and slowly heat it up and stir for 6-10 minutes until you get a thick paste (add the additional ½ cup water if it is too thick).
2. Add black pepper and coconut oil and continue stirring until all the ingredients are fully mixed in together.
3. Allow the paste to cool. Store in the refrigerator in a jar for up to 1-2 weeks.

Source: http://turmericlife.com.au/

Why these ingredients are amazing for your skin:

• Lemons - Lemons naturally stimulate your liver and help to flush out any toxins. It's also a mild diuretic, it'll make you have to visit the washroom more often but in doing so you'll be helping your urinary tract get rid of any unwanted toxins. Lemons are also full of vitamin C, which helps to fight damage caused by free radicals and help your body to produce collagen.
• Ginger - Ginger is also another fighter of free radical damage and can help to reduce inflammation caused by acne. It's also great for your hair as it increases circulation to your scalp and stimulates hair growth.
• Turmeric - Turmeric has been around for centuries and has been known to help fight the signs of aging. Turmeric is known for its anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce redness.
• Cayenne - Cayenne is a great natural solution for those suffering from acne. It helps to prevent and treat acne by increasing blood flow to the skin. Cayenne pepper is also rich in Vitamins C and E and chock full of anti-oxidants to benefit the skin. Daily ingestion of cayenne pepper has been shown to reduce the severity of acne.
• Cinnamon - Cinnamon is full of anti-oxidants, which help to fight against infection. It has also been shown to stabilize blood sugar levels, which can in turn help your skin.
• Black Pepper - Black pepper is most beneficial when taken in conjunction with turmeric as it helps the body absorb the rewards of the herb.

Taking detox teas on a regular basis will help your body expel toxins quickly - while this is beneficial for your body, it can have a negative effect on your skin as it can cause breakouts. The good news is that these breakouts are only temporary and once your body has gone through the complete detox, you'll actually notice an improvement in your skin.

It's important to remember that detox teas are not and should not be the only solution for naturally radiant skin. A good natural skin care routine with the right products for your skin type is just as important. Eating right, drinking detox teas and choosing the right natural skin care products are all keys to getting that perfect skin you're after!