Treating Your Skin on the Inside

When most people talk about their skincare routine they rarely talk about the foods they are eating. What we are putting into our bodies can have just as much effect on our skin, sometimes even more so. Let’s start by talking about which foods we should be limiting or avoiding all together. 

One of the worst things you can put into your body in general and if you know me personally, you know that I RARELY allow myself to have soda. Not only do I dislike the taste, but it’s loaded with crap you do not need! This is also why it’s been shown in preliminary as well as ongoing research that it is detrimental to our skin. Also consuming excess alcohol which in itself is not a healthy lifestyle, dehydrates your skin and can lead to signs of premature aging. 

Now obviously I don’t consume any dairy as part of my vegan lifestyle, but if you’ve been thinking of quitting dairy (🙏🏻🙏🏻 PLEASE DO!) maybe this will help encourage you to ditch it for good. Most dairy cows are pumped full of growth hormones which can reek havoc on your own hormones leading to an overproduction of oil which triggers acne problems. 

So what should you be eating?

Avocados!! They are a great source of Vitamin E which is a great antioxidant! And because Vitamin E does even better when combined with Vitamin C you should be eating your oranges!! They also have a high citric acid content which can help dry out acne. The peels contain a higher concentration of Vitamin E so you can grind up the peel and add it into your favorite body scrub to elevate your routine. 

Walnuts contain a number of nutrients crucial to keep your skin functioning properly which will keep it healthier long term.

Sweet potatoes are packed with beta-carotene which can help to act as a natural sun block. That doesn’t mean you don’t need to wear sunscreen though! 

Dark chocolate, YASSSS! The effects of cocoa on our skin is remarkable! Dark chocolate is rich in antioxidants and have been shown in some women to help the appearance of wrinkles.

Green Tea is a natural anti inflammatory and can help reduce redness in the skin. 

Sounds pretty easy and delicious to keep our skin healthy and glowing! Keep in mind that organic and non gmo foods will give you better results as they are free of the “bad stuff” for our skin and our bodies in general. Same thing can be said for the topical skincare products we use. So always use natural products and remember to read the ingredients. If you can’t pronounce it you probably shouldn’t be using it. 

XO,

Kathleen