Topical treatments definitely have their place in skincare – that goes without saying, but to obtain that true healthy glow, we need to look beyond the epidermis (top layer of our skin), and focus on strengthening our system from a cellular level.
As the saying goes, healthy skin truly does come from within.
Here are 3 steps you can take today to improve the largest organ in (or technically ‘on‘) your body:
- 💦 Up your H20 – skin cells, just like every other cell in our body, is made up of water. Without sufficient hydration, your cells will no longer function at optimal level, and the result is dry, saggy, dull, and blemished skin. Keeping hydrated means your skin cells are too!
➡️ tip: keep a bottle of water with you at your desk + sliced citrus in the fridge. - 🧘 Roll it out – stress causes your body to release cortisol – a reaction you get from increased adrenaline, and too much (or even constant) cortisol spikes cause your whole system to become unbalanced. Make time for yourself everyday to disconnect and destress. It’s as much beneficial to the mind as it is for the body.
➡️ tip: natural beauty tools, like a facial roller, are a great self-care solution to decompress while also benefiting the skin. - 🥒 Lower your fat intake – generally speaking, our livers are overburdened with toxins – partially due to environmental factors, and partially due to our lifestyle. A high-fat diet (including healthy fats, even) can slow liver function and cause it to become “sluggish”. By introducing more fruits and vegetables into your diet, you provide your liver the restorative support it needs to cleanse.
➡️ tip: swap your olive oil on salad for a squeeze of lemon juice instead.
Bonus: 😴 Get your beauty sleep – sleep is crucial for skin health. Your skin produces collagen when you sleep – the protein that keeps it plump and wrinkle-free. Getting plenty of Z’s benefits you in more ways than you know, hence why they call it “beauty sleep”.
Ready, set, GLOW ✨
