Healthy Skin Goes Beyond Skin Deep

One of the first things you'll want to do is dump the junk from your body. Of course, this is easier said than done, but well worth the time, effort, and attention put into the 'dirty' job. Your skin is your largest organ, so right there, at surface level, is a great place to start. Let's look at what healthy skin needs.

Hydration: Simple as it seems, staying hydrated becomes a battle for many. Bottom line, aim for half you body weight (pounds) in ounces of water each day. Of course, you'll also want to incorporate a topical moisturizer to directly hydrate the skin.

Mild Cleansing and Exfoliation: Finding the balanced, middle ground here appears to be the challenge. Either too little and pores are clogged and dirty, too much and skin is damaged and dry.

Protection: This isn't all about just SPF. Nourishing and protective ingredients such as butters and beeswax can protect skin, especially from dry, scathing winter weather. Consider my very own whipped balms from the Healer's Apothecary.

Nutrients: Dietary tips could fill up an entire quarry, so let's keep it simple: healthy fats, think avocado, coconut, olive oil, salmon, protein, zinc, superfoods like berries and flaxseed. If you're intersted in learning more on this topic, consider joining my 'Gut Healing Goddess' wellness restoration program.

Rest: Your body repairs and recovers while you sleep. Getting at least 7 hours of deep, restorative sleep is crucial to healing, growth, and repair within.

Peace: Stress management seems to influence every aspect of our lives, and the health of our skin is no different. Address stressors with healthy habits such as exercise (great for sweating out toxins, too!), yoga/stretching, meditation, deep breathing, writing, creating, or working with your hands. Find enjoyable hobbies that bring you joy.

Clinique: Not organic, but focused on creating safe and effective products, Clinique skincare is gloriously fragrance FREE. This is HUGE! Fragrance is the new toxin, they say, and it's absolutely true. With ingredients containing parabens, aldehydes, and phthalates that cause neurological issues, allergic reactions, and reproductive harm, being fragrance free is certainly something to be proud of. My favorite Clinique product has to be the Moisture Surge Intense Hydrator.

Origins: Though not fully organic, Origins combines nature-derived ingredients with others that are certified organic. They are a people and planet conscientious company emphasizing 'nature meets science'. My favorite products are definitely their masks: Charcoal and Exfoliating Rose Clay, to be specific. However, I also love the Drink Up Moisturizer that is incredibly hydrating for dry, irritated skin.

Norse Organics: Yasss! It's ORGANIC!! This newbie wasn't around in my day, but I was able to help my teen kids handle their adolescent skin issues with this organic goodness. Exfoliating, soothing, healing, hydrating, balancing - The Norse Organics Complete System really seems to do it all!

If you want to end the skin struggle once and for all, you need to go within. Deep inside cells receive and carry messages, toxins are filtered and flushed from the body, proteins, vitamins, fats and more build healthy vibrant skin, hair, and nails - or not. If you're experiencing skin challenges, and possibly even other symptoms such as digestive issues, allergies, poor hair growth, insomnia, or even autoimmune disease, your liver may be struggling to keep up with demands of cleaning the temple that is your body. Cellular repair may be compromised. Nutrient absorption and assimilation to actually nourish your skin may be failing.

If you want to take the next step to heal and recover your vibrant skin, consider joining the Gut Healing Goddess wellness restoration program. Contact me for more details and to take steps to live your best life.

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