BY CLAIR WHITTY
Healthy glowing skin is not just about the creams and lotions that we apply to our skin, it’s often a reflection of what is happening inside your body. Skin is your largest organ and factors such as digestion, hormonal balance, nutrition, hydration, stress and sleep all play an important role in how your skin looks and feels.
If digestion is sluggish your body may struggle to absorb the nutrients needed for skin repair and renewal. It may sound strange but constipation could also contribute to a build-up of toxins and inflammation, which can sometimes show up as dull skin, breakouts or irritation.
Supporting digestion and liver function can be very helpful. Salus Gallexier is a traditional herbal formula containing ingredients such as artichoke, dandelion, turmeric and gentian. These bitter herbs help stimulate digestion and support the liver’s natural detoxification processes, which may help improve skin clarity and radiance.
Inflammation is another major factor in skin ageing. Stress, diet, and lifestyle factors can increase inflammation. Omega-3 essential fatty acids can help reduce inflammation and are important for skin health. Oily fish is considered the best source but you may choose a supplement to top up. BioCare More EPA provides concentrated omega-3 fatty acids which may help calm irritated or inflamed skin.
Collagen is the structural protein that helps keep skin firm and resilient, but natural collagen production declines with age. Revive Active Beauty Complex is one you might like. It contains a decent 8,500mg of Marine Collagen alongside hyaluronic acid and biotin to support skin health.
A healthy immune system also plays a role in skin repair and condition. Good quality sleep, diet, stress reduction, and exercise can all support natural immunity. Dry skin brushing or body massage with sea salt or sugar scrubs are a brilliant way to help lymphatic drainage.
When it comes to food, some of the best choices for healthy skin include oily fish, colourful vegetables, berries, avocados, nuts, seeds and protein-rich foods. Fermented foods such as live yoghurt and kefir may also support the gut microbiome, which is closely linked to skin health.
Keep hydrated, reduce stress, aim to have a healthy diet, and good quality sleep, take gentle exercise. Work from the inside out to support healthy skin so that the beautiful natural skin care products have a better chance to help you glow.
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