Skincare From The Inside Out

Skincare From The Inside Out: Five Tips to Support Holistic Health and Glowing Skin
Think creating a radiant complexion requires an expensive and complicated skincare routine?
While treating your skin with the proper products and ingredients can be incredibly beneficial,
the truth is that it’s only part of the equation. What many people don’t realize about skincare is
that the factors that create your skin’s condition go much more than skin deep.
Looking to support your skin on another level? Here are our top tips for getting started:
#1) Understand that your skin is a reflection of internal wellness
Because your skin is your body’s largest organ, its health is closely tied to the health and
performance of many other body systems. Did you know that our skin is one of our body’s great
messengers? It’s true. Our skin is what lets us know when something may be off-balance
internally.
Whether it's inflammation, allergies, hormones, or imbalanced gut flora causing the issue, your
skin may respond in a variety of ways, including rash, hives, breakouts, irritation or
discoloration.

#2) Support a healthy gut microbiome
If healthy, luminous, youthful looking skin is your goal, gut health is a must. As we’ve already
discussed, your skin’s appearance has much to do with what’s going on inside, so when your
gut microbiome is out of balance, there can be an increase in inflammation to the intestinal
lining.
This can in turn lead to inflammation in the skin, increasing the probability of inflammatory
conditions like acne, rosacea, psoriasis and eczema. Healing your gut is a great step on the
way to clearing many common skin care concerns.

#3) Opt for products and ingredients that promote balance
To truly create glowing skin that radiates from within, choosing the right ingredients in your
products can also be very helpful. Botanical herbs have been used for centuries in natural
remedies and as a support to holistic health. For example, our Beauty + Detox Herbal Tea for
the Digestive System can be a great boost for the gut microbiome and, as a result, can be very
effective for clearing acne and reviving dull skin.
P.S. Some herbs we love for digestive health include: fennel, chamomile, slippery elm, ginger,
peppermint, lemon verbena, lemon balm, dandelion root, yellow dock, gentian root, licorice root,
meadowsweet, oregano, garlic, pau d’arco, ginseng.

#4) Stay hydrated inside and out
Are you getting enough H2O? Experts say keeping your system hydrated is critical for all body
functions, including digestion, cellular rejuvenation, and repair. For internal hydration, be sure to
drink lots of water throughout the day and choose healthy plant-based foods like fruits and veggies that are naturally water-dense. Our favorite hydration trick? Our special cold pressed
juices with herbs and sea moss. Not only are they super hydrating but super healthy for
supporting the skin, immunity and natural detox.
For external hydration, you will also want to pamper your skin with topical moisturizing creams
or other hydrating elixirs, which will help promote moisture retention and keep your skin looking
supple.
#5) Keep stress in check and get plenty of rest
Last but certainly not least, beauty rest is a real thing. Chronic stress can create inflammation in
the body and even compromise important functions like gut health, which we already know is
bad news for the skin.
To prevent stress from showing up on your skin, getting a full eight hours of sleep nightly is
essential. You should also strive to create mindful moments with activities you enjoy, whether
it’s meditation, exercise, or a creative project. More self care is your ticket to a happy, healthy
complexion, so clear your calendar and get glowing! Your skin will thank you!