Skin challenges? It could be what you are eating. The foods we eat play a large role in achieving a gorgeous, unblemished complexion.
I usually spend a lot of time with my clients on how their diet affects or could trigger breakouts, but recently there has been even more evidence of how food affects our skin to defy aging as well. There seems to be a lot of similarities, so your diet can prevent breakouts and defy aging at the same time.
Glycation – Whether its natural or refined sugar, it has inflammatory effects on the skin (causing breakouts, wrinkles and sagging skin). It also hardens the internal organs, we’ve all heard of hardening of the arteries, sugar is one of the culprits. It’s also one of the most addictive, but IMHO its one of the easiest to break. STRATEGY: start training your taste buds by choosing more savory foods, try not adding sugar to tea and coffee. When you do choose a sweet treat, make sure its low glycemic. ALSO, try adding more omega 3’s to your diet to offset glycation damage by either taking a supplement or adding more walnuts, avocados and salmon.
Dairy – A new study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology showed that the amount of low fat or non fat milk consumed by teenage participants with acne was significantly higher than those with no acne.
Even organic cow’s milk contains iodides (from licking salt) and a cow’s natural hormones, we just weren’t meant to drink this, even though it is full of protein and calcium.
When I see a lot of breakouts in the jawline area, it’s almost always because of high dairy intake. It also contributes to dullness.
STRATEGY: If you’re having trouble with your complexion, try switching to alternative milk options like almond or coconut milk. If your skin stays the same after 90 days without dairy milk, slowly add it back in and watch for changes.
Lots of leafy, dark green vegetables that are high in Vitamin A, Vitamin C, folic acid, iron, zinc and a host of other skin nourishing nutrients support a glowing, radiant complexion.
Getting enough nutrients can be tough, and the skin is the last place to receive nutrients. Sanitas philosophy is to nourish the skin from the outside and the results from this product line are phenomenal. If you are having some skin challenges, and can’t quite figure out what is going on, please book a custom facial so that we can get an in depth consultation and I can see/feel and test for sensitivity.
Also, I will be out at the Sanitas headquarters near Boulder Colorado on the week of 10/24 to learn more about their new product formulations and how it can help defy aging and acne. I’ll come back with even more knowledge and enthusiasm for all things skin!