skin health 101
The skin is the biggest organ of ours.
Content
Food – what to eliminate and what to eat
Skin care – do’s and don’ts
Skin mapping
Food
Eliminate
- processed sugar
- gluten
- damaging vegetable oils
Eat
- anti inflammator foods
- easily digesting foods
- probiotics
- alkaline foods
- drink healing clay
- low GI foods
- healthy fats & proteins
Examples:
- apple
- avocado
- carrots (raw)
- chia seeds
- cinnamon
- fermented foods
- green juice
- green tea
- nuts & seeds
- pomegranate
- turmeric
Incorporate Vitamins & Minerals
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin B6, B12
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin D
- Vitamin E
- Zinc
- Selenium
- Magnesium
- Omegas: healthy Omega-3-6 ratio
- Reishi mushroom powder
Skin care
Do
oil cleansing:
- hemp, grape seed, jojoba, rosehip oil
- massage 15-20 seconds for make up removal
- massage for 60 seconds
- use soft cloth to wipe it off
DIY mask:
- avocado – oat mask: avocado + ground oats + hot water, let it sit for 10 minutes, apply, leave on for 15 minutes, remove with soft cloth
morning routine:
- aloe vera gel (let it soak in)
- apply make up to a slightly wet skin
evening routine:
- remove make up with oil cleanse
- apply aloe vera gel
Don’t do
- harsh creams
- hot water
- moisturizers
- sulfates (what makes the foam)
- raises inflammation
- cleansers
- scrubs with harsh particles
- wax & butters
- drying alcohol
- too much exfoliation
- strong preservatives
- parabens
- phenoxyethanol
- DIYs
- baking soda
- sugar
- lemon
- tools such as facial brushes or sponges
- too much exfoliation
- comedogenic oils: causes clogged pores
- example: coconut oil
Skin mapping
Chin acne = hormonal imbalances
- progesterone deficiency
- imbalances of estrogen and progesterone
Cheeks = digestive issues, gut health, inflammation of internal organs
- cut out the foods you’re sensitive to
Forhead = bacteria, digestion