The sayings “you are what you eat” and “beauty starts from within” are both accurate because what we eat has a direct effect on the health and appearance of our skin. Eating real foods with healthy fats, antioxidants, vitamin C, Vitamin A, Vitamin E, minerals and amino acids will get rid of a tired, puffy, aging appearance and leave you with a glowing complexion.Here are 10 skin superfoods that are loaded with nutrients which directly benefit the skin. Blueberries Eating foods rich in antioxidants is one of the most important factors to healthy, radiant skin and blueberries are one of the highest sources of antioxidants of any fruit and vegetable. Antioxidants scavenge free radicals, the compounds that cause cell damage,...
The skin is the body’s largest organ and is very absorbent, taking in many of the small particles contained in products that we apply to our body. We know this to be true because of the popularity of transdermal patches of nicotine, birth control and pain killers which are very effective. If we are trying to live a natural and organic lifestyle it is so important to pay attention to the kinds of products we use on our skin. Most of the conventional products that we use on our body contain harsh chemicals which end up in our blood and lymphatic system thus leading to certain health conditions. This is even more likely when products are applied over a large...
The skin is the body’s largest organ; it produces vitamin D and it contains nerves, blood vessels, pores, glands and hair follicles which protect us from pain, viruses, bacteria and the sun’s ultraviolet rays. If your skin is unhealthy and congested it can’t perform these functions properly and becomes dull and prone to skin problems. Everyone deserves to have healthy radiant skin and the good news is that it is not hard to acquire. An easy way to improve the health of your skin, your appearance and confidence is to use an all-natural body scrub regularly. These scrubs are effective on the skin and scrubbing a few times a week will remove old skin cells, boost skin circulation and encourage...
Our skin is deeply connected to our emotional and physical state as is evident when our skin turns red from embarrassment or tingles with pleasure. If something is not well with our state of health internally it won’t be long before it shows up externally in the form of dry skin, eczema, acne and rashes. Looking after our skin from the inside and outside is one of the truest forms of self care. Here are 6 lifestyle changes you can make to get healthy radiant skin. Stay hydrated Hydration is so important if you want to avoid dry skin and have soft, supple and glowing skin because it flushes toxins from the body and lubricates the skin. Avoid drinks packed...
Many of the beauty and skincare products that we buy contain chemicals and toxic ingredients and we may be exposed to 200 chemicals before we even leave the house in the morning. Many of these ingredients are known to be skin irritants, hormone disruptors and carcinogens. While it is hard to completely avoid toxins and chemicals in our daily lives, we need to be aware of what we apply to our skin because it is a highly absorbent organ. Here are 5 ingredients that you won’t find in Scrubalicious products. Parabens Parabens are used in skincare and cosmetic products because they act as preservatives and prevent bacteria and fungi from growing. However, they have been found to have estrogen-mimicking properties...
