A major factor in ageing is chronic systemic inflammation which produces free-radicals that break down collagen and the skin matrix. It results from various lifestyle factors like stress, poor sleep, eating a diet high in refined sugar and carbohydrates and spending too much time in the sun. Here are 6 natural anti-ageing tips.
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 has a variety of nerves, glands and cells which work to protect the body from invaders and regulate temperature. Our skin allows us to produce vitamin D from sunlight exposure and it is a major detoxification organ. However, if our skin is congested it will not be able to efficiently detoxify or perform a variety of its functions. Dry skin brushing is a powerful tool that you can use to improve the health of your skin and body. Here are 4 of the health benefits of dry skin brushing. Exfoliates skin Dry skin brushing is a great way to remove dry, dead skin cells and reveal healthy new skin. Stimulates lymph flow...
Coffee is a beverage most of us are used to drinking on a regular basis but most people don’t know that coffee has fantastic benefits when applied to the skin. This doesn’t mean you should rub dry coffee grounds directly onto your skin, but rather a high quality ground coffee which is added to other ingredients like sugar, coconut oil and essential oils. The small particles in ground coffee make it an excellent exfoliant to remove dry, dead skin and reveal fresh, healthy new skin. The coffee scrub is applied to the skin in a gentle circular motion which helps to boost blood and lymph flow and this encourages detoxification. Caffeine is an important active compound found in coffee and...
Sleep is so important to the health of our whole body and especially our skin, which is why it is often called “beauty sleep”. We put our skin through a lot during the day and 7-9 hours of sleep at night helps to rejuvenate and repair it and leave it looking smooth and radiant. There are a few extra things you can do besides getting a good night’s sleep to improve the health and appearance of your skin. Here are 5 easy tips that you can use for healthy and glowing skin. Dead skin cells can make your skin look dull, dry, uneven and unhealthy. The best way to combat this is to use a natural body scrub a few...
