There's nothing like flushing toxins from the body to improve overall health -- you feel better, have more energy and those with dry skin, eczema and other skin problems often attain a healthy glow with fresh, supple skin. For the results to last longer, it's a good idea to stay hydrated and prevent the absorption of chemicals that cause the toxicity in the first place -- which you can accomplish by increasing your clean water intake, eating fresh, organic food and using a skin care treatment that helps block absorption of chemicals in the household and environment. However, before you start your skin care cleanse, there are a few things you need to know.

There are many cleanse products on the market, and almost any of them will do as long as their ingredients are natural and sugar-free, but for your cleanse to be successful, it's important to also do the following:

Eat plenty of fresh, organic vegetables before and after the cleanse. We all know that vegetables are good for us, but what you may not know is that not all vegetables are good for all bodies. Which ones are best for you depends on your metabolic type. Some bodies need a diet heavy in carbs, some heavy in proteins, and some do best with a combination. Each of these three types responds differently to different vegetables. Check online to find a free metabolic typing test to find out which is best for you. Eating the right vegetables for your body is an essential internal skin care treatment, and is vital to the success of your cleanse.

It's important to exercise. You have to work up a sweat so you can eliminate the toxins through the sweat glands. Exercise also lowers your insulin level -- high insulin causes the body to store fat, which is laden with toxins - and extends longevity. Exercise should always be included in your every day skin care treatment routine because it helps the circulation and metabolism, but it's especially important when you're doing a cleanse.

Drink fresh, clean water rather than sports drinks unless the only extra ingredients are electrolytes. Most sports drinks contain high fructose corn syrup -- the number one source of calories in the U.S. and, as with all sugar, a no-no when it comes to skin care.

Foods that bind to mercury and other heavy metals are often included in a cleanse product as they help flush out the toxins. Adding chlorella or cilantro to your diet on a regular basis will also help keep things cleaned out so there's less build up.

The success of your cleanse depends on doing all of the above, not just using the cleanse product.

Beautiful skin starts with a body that's clean inside and out. Eating a good diet that's right for your body, using mild, organic soaps and household cleansers, applying a good skin care treatment that helps prevent the absorption of chemicals, and doing a cleanse every few months, is a healthy, inexpensive way to look and feel great.