Melissa Baker FACES

Skinsights

Nourish from the inside out

Β  You've probably heard the expression "happiness is an inside job." The same principle applies to beautiful skin β€” happiness starts from within. There is a clear connection between skin and health: the better your health, the better your skin.Think about how your skin looks like πŸ’© after heavy drinking, minimal sleep & an overload of processed food VS. when you have been hydrating like a fish & β€˜eating the rainbow’ as they say. Of course, taking care of your skin itself is still important, but as you pay more attention to your internal care, there are visible benefits. A couple easy tips to keep in mind β€”You've probably heard the array of health benefits that omega-3 can offer, and skin health is no exception. The fatty acids in omega-3 help keep the membranes of your cells healthy and strong. Cell membranes not only keep out harmful materials, but they also keep elements like water and nutrients in. Healthy membranes mean well-nourished and well-hydrated skin cells, which translates into softer, moisturized, and healthier skin. Ok next, H2O (duh) Skin consists of cells and water makes up a large part of those cells. As a result, organs, including the skin, need proper hydration to work at peak performance. If you get dehydrated, chances are you can see that dehydration in your skin. Dehydrated skin loses its elasticity and becomes tight, dry, and flaky. The lack of elasticity hurts your skin's ability to keep its shape, which makes the skin more prone to wrinkles πŸ’¦βœ¨! Now what about stress? Stress isn't good for any part of the body, skin included. Have you ever been stressed out or anxious about something, and had your skin break out in a rash or hives? Stress can trigger that πŸ™ˆ so know yourself and know when you need to take a time out, get some additional sleep/rest and exercise to get those endorphins rolling! Lastly.. vitamins - supplements can be scary but do some research / talk to your preferred type of doctor to get started. Your skin will reap the benefits from any vitamin, however, for skin-specific benefits, Vitamins A, C, and E are πŸ”‘

Melissa Baker