How To: Drink Your SkinCare
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The struggle of acne has plagued me for about a decade. Trying to heal your skin is sort of an experimental process, you have to figure out what works best for you and what doesn’t.
I have tried accutane, any and all creams but finally, I’ve discovered the most important aspect is what you’re putting into your body, not necessarily what's put on topically. Your skin has its own natural cycle and most skincare products out there have a way of disrupting your hormones and preventing your skin from doing its ‘job’. I have learned the best way to manage hormonal breakouts is to heal it internally by creating a stronger system inside of you, which will make it easier for the skin to clean itself.
In this blog we will discuss,
How I Cleared my Hormonal Acne
How Does Food Affect Our Skin?
My Favorite Easy and Quick Skin-Healing Drink Recipes
How I Cleared My Hormonal Acne?
Right when I got my first period, I started noticing significant changes in my skin. My skin was always breaking out and had a huge impact on my mental health. My insecurities started to grow and all I wanted to do was hide. It took years of trials and tribulations but I finally can say I have a grasp on my skin and know how to help others do the same.
I was deceived for so long thinking I needed this new product, or that new procedure. When in all reality, the answer is simple. It’s all about what you consume and put into your body. Along my holistic journey, I made intentional changes to my diet and started to see my skin glow for the first time in 10 years.
I focused on healing my gut and intentionally eating specific whole foods and ingredients based on their health properties and what benefits they could provide me.
Once I found what worked for me, I took note and continued to use food to heal my skin. I am going to share my go-to, easy, and enjoyable drink recipes to achieve the best glow you’ve ever had!
How Does Food Affect Our Skin?
The hormones in our body are greatly affected by the food we consume. As women, throughout our cycle our body goes through an ever-changing amount of vitamin and mineral deficiencies. Replenishing these vitamin and mineral deficiencies can have an important impact on our overall health/wellbeing, as well as clearing the skin.
Every system in our body depends on water to function correctly. With the skin being the largest organ in the body, hydration is one of the keys to glowy and glass looking skin.
You can achieve a high percentage of water intake not only from water itself, but there are also a lot of fruits with high water content that can achieve the same results. Some for example are watermelon, cantaloupe, cucumbers, lettuce, pineapples, and blueberries.
Most fruits have a high percentage of vitamins which are vital in restoring our skin’s barrier and overall health. For skin that has been damaged by either acne scars or discoloration, foods with high Vitamin C content will help improve the appearance of the dark marks. Vitamin C is essential in the process of synthesis of collagen, which is the protein that gives skin its natural glowy look.
I found intentional ingredients to target my specific skin problems and used their healing properties to clear my skin effortlessly.
Try the recipes for yourself, and see your new glow!
My Favorite Easy and Quick Skin-Healing Drink Recipes
My Go-To Skin-Healing Smoothie
For this recipe, it’s very simple, all you will need is a blender and the following ingredients.
Ingredients & Their Healing Properties:
-Dates
Repairs damaged skin cells, maintains healthy skin
-Frozen banana
High antioxidants, reduce inflammation, antibacterial, antifungal, high potassium
-Chia Seeds
Antioxidants (for brighter complexion), Omega 3 Fatty Acids hydrate skin, protein supports skin cell repair, maintain elasticity, regulate oil production, aids detox, high content Vitamin E (anti-aging)
-Flaxseeds
Reduce appearance of sagging skin, reduce redness/puffiness, moisturizes, protects from sun damage and pollution, helps regulate oil production
-Unsweetened Oat Milk
Calms and soothes skin (if nothing else added)
-Almond Butter
Rich in nutrients/antioxidants, great source of Vitamin E, high Magnesium levels, reduces skin irritation, helps reduce appearance of scars, hydrates and illuminates skin
-Cinnamon
Heals acne, lightens scars, brightens complexion
*Extra add ons if you want to spice it up!
-Collagen Creamer
Helps restore skin, nail, hair and joint support
-Espresso
Be sure it’s not the first thing you drink in the morning, as it will cause a spike in cortisol levels. It’s recommended to wait 1-2 hours before drinking espresso.
Get the Ultimate Glow with Green Tea
Green Tea is known as the “powerhouse” ingredient in terms of skin-care. It is multifaceted with so many different benefits to skin health. It’s perfect for every skin type and tastes amazing. Here’s my favorite green tea recipe, that is safe to drink everyday- iced or hot.
Ingredients & Their Healing Properties:
-Green Tea
Reduces inflammation, anti-aging, promotes healthier/glowy skin
-Lime Juice
Rich in Vitamin V, provides hydration, full of antioxidants
-Agave
Anti-inflammatory, hydration, agave plant proteins reduce swelling/also pain relieving, promote skin elasticity/tightening
-Guava Juice
High content of Vitamin C, helps reduce acne, fine lines, and boost collagen production
-Frozen Watermelon
High water content, hydration, rich in antioxidants
Hormone Balancing Mocktail
Unlike cocktails, mocktails can be healthy as well as tasty. This mocktail is best enjoyed at night, as it has magnesium which can make you tired. Not only is this mocktail perfect for your skin but also has amazing benefits for your hormones.
Ingredients & Their Healing Properties:
-Cherry Juice
Anti aging, hydration, skin-brightening, improved collagen production, acne prevention, natural melatonin
-Muddled Strawberry Puree (fresh strawberries and agave muddled together)
Rich in salicylic acid, improves skin complexion, anti-aging, treats hyperpigmentation, tightens skin
-Lime Juice
Rich in Vitamin C, hydration, full of antioxidants
-Sparkling Water
Hydration, taste
-Vanilla Bean
Antioxidants, rich in Vitamin B (restore skin's natural glow), anti-bacterial/inflammatory
-Magnesium Powder
Helps keep blood pressure steady, helps nerves and muscle function, helps you fall asleep
Ayurvedic Golden Milk
For women, we experience mood swings all throughout our cycle. This constant change of energy can have an effect on our sleep and/or increase likelihood of anxiety. This recipe for moon tea is an an ancient Ayurvedic practice involving warm milk used to calm down, relax, and ease any anxiety.
Ingredients & Their Healing Properties:
-Turmeric
Antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, skin brightening, anti-aging
-Nut Milk
If drank warm, it will make you sleepy, blood sugar regulation
-Cinnamon
Taste, helps with hormone production, lowers Cholesterol
-Ashwagandha
Balance hormones, reduce stress/anxiety, reduces Cortisol levels
-Nutmeg
Taste, improve mood, anti-inflammatory
-Cardamon
Taste, anti-inflammatory
-Freshly Ground Black Pepper (peppercorns)
To activate raw honey, anti-oxidants, anti-inflammatory
-Raw Honey
Anti-microbial, anti-inflammatory, helps skin retain moisture
-Unrefined Coconut Oil
Moisturizing, anti-immflamatory
-Ground Ginger
Anti-oxidant, helps with blood flow, anti-inflammitory
All of these recipes contain whole foods, fruit juice, herbs, spices, and minerals- all containing nutrients that are vital to restoring your skin’s natural health.
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