HOW TO GLOW FROM THE INSIDE

BY KATHY MOODY

THERE IS A HIGHLIGHTER OR ILLUMINATOR FOR JUST ABOUT EVERYTHING in the beauty industry! And we’re not complaining, but how can you get that natural skin glow without putting something on your skin!? We have done the research and found our top 5 ways you can eat or drink your skincare.

CHAMOMILE TEA Various infusions of chamomile are useful for clearing up skin problems! The herb may aid in cases of eczema, dermatitis, and some forms of acne. One of the ways that chamomile tea is believed to be so good for conditions such as skin problems is its ability to prevent the body from releasing inflammatory compounds. Called prostaglandins, these compounds are usually produced by white blood cells in response to injury or infection. Fewer inflammatory prostaglandins mean less pain and easier recovery. COLLAGEN Collagen can improve overall skin health. Collagen is a large component of your skin. It helps to strengthen skin, plus may benefit elasticity and hydration. As you age, your body produces less and collagen, leading to dry skin and the formation of wrinkles. Because collagen is a byproduct of animals, we recommend buying humanely raised and or organic! WATER The fact is that your skin is an organ, and just like any other part of the body. Skin is composed of cells. Skin cells, like any other cell in the body, are made up of water. Without water, the organs will certainly not function properly or at their best. If your skin is not getting an adequate amount of water, the lack of hydration will present itself by turning your skin dry, tight, and flaky. Dry skin has less resilience and is more prone to wrinkling! LEMON Lemon juice can be used for so many purposes including skincare. It has natural astringent properties which can be used to lighten skin tone and get rid of many skin blemishes. It completely blends in with any item. It is also rich in vitamin C and antioxidants. Its acidic fluid works as an exfoliator and heals so many skin problems. It leaves your skin feeling clean and glowing. Lemon can also help get rid of all the dead skill cells which make your skin look dull and tired. So lemon has been used for many centuries together for beauty treatments. There are so many ways that you can use lemon on your skin to attain that picture-perfect look. FATTY FISH Salmon is rich with antioxidants that calm inflammation. “Their free fatty acids serve as building blocks for healthy skin cells.” In what way? “Since our bodies can’t produce the fatty acids, [eating them] helps reinforce your skin’s barrier, and keeps moisture in and irritants out,” adds Leslie Baumann, MD, certified board dermatologist. She recommends eating wild salmon over farm-raised for an optimal dose of omega-3s.

EDITOR’S NOTE: This advice reflects the recommendations of dietitians and other various professionals, but we also recommend speaking with your health-care provider before beginning any dietary regimen. Results can vary depending on your health goals and certain health conditions.