Ionic Foot Detox and Skin Acne
An Ionic foot detox involves the immersion of your feet into a warm water bath, while both negative and positive ions are emitted into the water. A process called osmosis occurs, causing negative metals and other toxins to be drawn from the body, via the feet (detoxification).
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Toxins and Acne
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The ionic detox foot bath has been around for centuries and continues to be used for the treatment of acne, as acne is a common symptom of a toxic body. It is thought that once the toxins have been flushed out of the system, the skin will begin to heal.
Pros and Cons
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Proponents of the ionic foot detox claim it is a tool for detoxifying the body of excessive metals and other accumulated toxins. However, there has been a great deal of controversy surrounding the device, as many consider it to be a mere holistic hoax. While there are some noted benefits of the ionic foot detox related to the treatment of acne, the overconfident guarantee that it can detoxify the entire body raises questions for some.
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Considerations
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It is suggested that you seek ionic detox only from a board certified/licensed spa technician. As of 2010, there are no specified precautions affixed to the ionic foot detox device. Consult with your dermatologist for further treatment of acne.
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