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Skin Deep Detox

Heal acne, eczema and dull skin from the inside out

Gentle14 DaysOrgan
14 Days program length
3 structured phases
6 key herbs

About this program

Chronic skin conditions — persistent acne, eczema, dull or uneven tone — very often have internal roots (liver clearance, gut health, hormone balance) that topical treatment alone can't fully address, which is the traditional premise behind "blood purifying" herbalism for skin. This program draws on that lineage directly: burdock root and red clover as classic skin-clearing herbs, nettle and manjistha for their traditional blood and lymphatic support, Oregon grape for its berberine content (long used for skin conditions), and figwort for lymphatic drainage.

How it works

Identify & Eliminate starts by removing common dietary skin triggers (dairy, sugar, processed food) while the herbal combination begins; Purify is the core phase where the blood-purifying herbs run at full strength; and Restore focuses on skin barrier support and maintaining results as the herb intensity gradually eases.

Goal

Address the internal root causes of chronic skin disease — poor liver clearance, gut dysbiosis, hormonal imbalance, and blood toxicity — using the blood-purifying herbal tradition.

Benefits

Cleared acne within 10–14 daysReduced eczema flaresImproved skin tone and clarityReduced rednessLess oily skinImproved psoriasis

Is this right for you?

Beginner-friendly — minimal dietary restriction, suitable as a first detox program.

Best suited to persistent acne, eczema, or dull/uneven skin that hasn't fully responded to topical treatment alone — rated Gentle because it works through internal support rather than anything harsh applied to the skin directly, even though the full course runs two weeks.

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Morning Flush

On waking

500ml warm water with fresh lemon juice

Nettle & Burdock Skin Tea — steep 8–10 min before breakfast

Burdock Root (Arctium lappa) — Premier blood and skin alterative — clears skin eruptions from inside out

Red Clover (Trifolium pratense) — Phytoestrogens balance hormones causing hormonal acne, eczema, and psoriasis

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Midday Support

With lunch

Favor: All vegetables, Berries (especially blueberries), Salmon and sardines, Pumpkin seeds

Red Clover & Manjistha Decoction — steep 8–10 min

Nettle (Urtica dioica) — Anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory — directly reduces eczema and urticaria

Oregon Grape (Mahonia aquifolium) — Berberine in Oregon Grape has proven efficacy for psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis

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Wind Down

Evening

Figwort & Cleavers Lymph Tea — steep 8–10 min

Manjistha (Rubia cordifolia) — Blood-moving herb that reduces redness, uneven skin tone, and chronic heat conditions

Figwort (Scrophularia nodosa) — Traditional skin and lymph herb for weeping eczema and inflamed skin conditions

Avoid food 2–3 hours before bed to support overnight detoxification

A typical day built from this program’s herbs and teas — adjust timing to fit your own routine. Tap a chip above to jump to that herb’s full profile or a recipe’s exact directions. Check off your progress day by day in the Program Phases tab.

Burdock Root

Arctium lappa

Premier blood and skin alterative — clears skin eruptions from inside out

Used in this program

  • Brew Nettle + Burdock Root tea — 3 cups daily as the base blood purifier.

Full herb profile

Red Clover

Trifolium pratense

Phytoestrogens balance hormones causing hormonal acne, eczema, and psoriasis

Used in this program

  • Brew Red Clover + Burdock decoction for hormone-driven skin issues.

Full herb profile

Nettle

Urtica dioica

Anti-histamine and anti-inflammatory — directly reduces eczema and urticaria

Used in this program

  • Brew Nettle + Burdock Root tea — 3 cups daily as the base blood purifier.

Full herb profile

Oregon Grape

Mahonia aquifolium

Berberine in Oregon Grape has proven efficacy for psoriasis and seborrhoeic dermatitis

Used in this program

  • Take Oregon Grape root tincture (25 drops twice daily) — most effective for psoriasis.

Full herb profile

Manjistha

Rubia cordifolia

Blood-moving herb that reduces redness, uneven skin tone, and chronic heat conditions

Used in this program

  • Add Manjistha capsule (500mg) twice daily to clear blood heat and stagnation.

Full herb profile

Figwort

Scrophularia nodosa

Traditional skin and lymph herb for weeping eczema and inflamed skin conditions

Used in this program

  • Begin Figwort tincture (20 drops twice daily) for lymphatic skin drainage.

Full herb profile

Track this program to check off each phase’s steps day by day and build a streak.

Identify & Eliminate

Days 1–4

Begin a skin elimination diet: remove dairy, gluten, sugar, alcohol, and eggs for the full 14 days.

Drink 2.5 litres of water daily — dehydration is the most common cause of skin congestion.

Brew Nettle + Burdock Root tea — 3 cups daily as the base blood purifier.

Begin Figwort tincture (20 drops twice daily) for lymphatic skin drainage.

Replace all commercial skincare with plain jojoba oil and rosewater — eliminate chemical load.

Begin dry brushing skin daily.

Purify

Days 5–12

Add Manjistha capsule (500mg) twice daily to clear blood heat and stagnation.

Take Oregon Grape root tincture (25 drops twice daily) — most effective for psoriasis.

Brew Red Clover + Burdock decoction for hormone-driven skin issues.

Introduce zinc supplementation (30mg zinc picolinate) — most important skin mineral.

Add omega-3 fatty acids (3g EPA+DHA) — resolves inflammatory skin conditions.

Eliminate all seed oils from diet — linoleic acid excess directly worsens eczema.

Apply diluted Calendula tincture topically to inflamed areas.

Restore

Days 13–14

Reintroduce eliminated foods one at a time — watch for 24–48 hour skin reactions.

Continue blood-purifying herbs for 1 month post-protocol.

Build a permanent skin nutrition stack: Zinc + Omega-3 + Vitamin A + Vitamin D.

Take before and after photos — skin changes during this protocol are often dramatic.

Sample daily eating

Antioxidant- and omega-3-rich meals that support skin healing from the inside, with dairy, gluten, and refined sugar — common skin triggers — removed.

Breakfast

Berries with Avocado and a drizzle of Olive oil

Sweet potato hash with All vegetables

Lunch

Salmon or Sardines with All vegetables and Brown rice

Walnuts and Pumpkin seeds over a big All vegetables salad

Dinner

Salmon or Sardines with roasted Sweet potato and All vegetables

Brown rice bowl with All vegetables, Avocado, and Olive oil

Snacks

Berries

A small handful of Walnuts or Pumpkin seeds

Get omega-3s from Salmon and Sardines, antioxidants from Berries and colorful All vegetables, and healthy fats from Avocado, Olive oil, Walnuts, and Pumpkin seeds — with Sweet potato and Brown rice as the primary carbohydrates.

Supporting teas

Nettle & Burdock Skin Tea

Steep 8–10 minutes in freshly boiled water; strain and drink warm.

Red Clover & Manjistha Decoction

Steep 8–10 minutes in freshly boiled water; strain and drink warm.

Figwort & Cleavers Lymph Tea

Steep 8–10 minutes in freshly boiled water; strain and drink warm.

Chamomile Skin-Soothing Tea

Steep 8–10 minutes in freshly boiled water; strain and drink warm.

Allowed

Build meals around these while following the program.

All vegetablesBerries (especially blueberries)Salmon and sardinesPumpkin seedsWalnutsSweet potatoAvocadoOlive oilBrown rice

Avoid

These work against what this program is trying to achieve.

DairyGlutenRefined sugarAlcoholFried foodSeed oilsProcessed foodSoy

Caution

Oregon Grape should not be taken in pregnancy. Do not stop prescribed skin medication without dermatologist guidance. If rash worsens dramatically, seek medical advice.

This program is educational information, not medical advice. Talk to a healthcare provider before starting any detox program, especially if pregnant, nursing, or managing a chronic condition.

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