For clear and healthy skin, read this (don’t skip #3)!
1️⃣ Skin health is a reflection of gut health.
Breakouts, rashes, irritations, and redness are outward signs of inflammation, which often stems from the gut.
Tip: Support your gut AND skin with fiber, probiotics, and healthy fats!
2️⃣ Sugar accelerates skin aging.
Excess sugar triggers a process called glycation, where sugar binds to collagen proteins in the skin, leading to fine lines, wrinkles, and aging skin.
Tip: Limit sweets to occasional treats!
3️⃣ Diet can minimize sun damage.
Although not as strong as sunscreen, certain nutrients like beta-carotene and lycopene are stored in layers of the skin, where they help protect against UV damage.
Tip: Eat the rainbow!
4️⃣ Sleep is needed for glowing skin.
During sleep, the body releases growth hormone and produces collagen to strengthen the skin, reduce fine lines, and minimize sagging or puffy skin.
Tip: It’s true that we all need our beauty sleep!
5️⃣ Chemicals in skincare products can seep into your bloodstream.
Chemicals that persist in the environment and in our bodies (meaning they never go away!) are called forever chemicals. Many of these are ingredients in skincare products from sunscreens to lipsticks.
Tip: Read labels and choose non-toxic products!
Okay, I know that’s a lot of information, but the point is:
Chasing skin health with nothing more than expensive topical products is not doing anybody any good. Skin health is truly a reflection of whole-body health.
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