Les 3 meilleurs conseils pour les soins de la peau

Dans la norme quotidienne actuelle, il est malheureusement bien trop facile de se laisser prendre dans le cycle de la mobilité permanente. Tout comme nos cafés du matin, nous cherchons souvent en dehors de chez nous le remède de beauté idéal. Nous ressentons le besoin de prendre des rendez-vous (que nous nous empressons souvent d'aller et de venir) afin d'obtenir cette dose de beauté temporaire dont nous avons tous besoin de temps en temps. Mais si je vous disais que certains des meilleurs soins de beauté à long terme se trouvent à l'intérieur de votre propre maison ? Essayez ces 10 conseils et astuces de beauté à domicile pour vraiment faire ressortir le VOUS en bea(you)tiful : 1. Prenez du temps pour vous et votre café Qu'il s'agisse de se lever un peu plus tôt ou de sauter le défilement matinal dans les médias sociaux, les matins précipités sont stressants et drainent non seulement vos émotions, mais aussi votre beauté en général. 2. Méditez Je suis sûr que nous en avons tous entendu parler et que nous connaissons les excuses typiques des personnes qui dissuadent de le faire. Il n'est pas nécessaire d'être spirituel, ni professionnel, ni de consacrer trop de temps à sa journée pour le faire. Il suffit de se donner du temps pour respirer. La respiration augmente le flux d'oxygène dans votre corps, qui à son tour rajeunit votre peau, ralentissant le processus de vieillissement. 3. Commencez votre journée avec de l'eau chaude au citron La vie nous a donné des citrons, alors pourquoi ne pas utiliser toutes leurs vitamines ? Cette combinaison aide à reconstituer et à équilibrer les cellules de notre peau, la laissant plus ferme et plus tendue. C'est essentiellement la meilleure façon d'obtenir une peau repulpée et rajeunie et un éclat de santé ! 4. Investissez dans une taie d'oreiller en soie Oui, vous le méritez ! Combiné à une tasse de Serenity d'Organika, non seulement votre corps vous remerciera pour cette expérience de sommeil 5 étoiles, mais vous trouverez aussi que vos cheveux sont moins crépus et votre peau plus lisse. Grâce à sa texture lisse, la soie n'absorbe pas l'humidité de votre peau, la laissant plus hydratée (& rendant votre sérum du soir plus efficace). 5. Ne sous-estimez pas le pouvoir de la camomille Non seulement il permet de passer un agréable moment de calme avant de se coucher, mais il fonctionne aussi comme un grand dégonfleur ! Placez quelques sachets de thé humides au réfrigérateur pendant la nuit et appliquez-les sur vos yeux le matin pour apaiser les bouffissures. 6. Pratiquez la posture Saviez-vous que la façon dont vous vous tenez peut en fait vous faire paraître plus belle ? Une bonne posture aide à garder nos articulations alignées, ce qui réduit les douleurs et la fatigue, et allonge également notre apparence. Bien que ce soit plus facile à dire qu'à faire, il existe de nombreuses séances d'entraînement rapide et facile à suivre chez soi, en ligne ! 7. Massages du cuir chevelu Nous avons beaucoup travaillé en une journée, le moins que nous puissions faire est de leur montrer un peu d'amour en retour. Cela peut se faire en étant coincé dans les embouteillages ou en attendant votre bière du matin. Un petit peu ira loin et je vous promets que vos cheveux vous remercieront en centimètres pour l'augmentation de la circulation et du flux sanguin que vous leur donnez. 8. Souriez ! Traitez-moi de ringard, mais votre sourire sera toujours votre plus bel atout. Je ne suis pas ici pour vous dire de prendre le train en marche et de vous procurer un de ces outils de blanchiment à la lumière bleue. Mais je vous recommande de montrer davantage votre sourire. S'il est vrai qu'un sourire plus blanc peut améliorer votre apparence, ajouter une cuillère à café de poudre de charbon actif avec de l'eau jusqu'à ce qu'elle se transforme en pâte et se brosser les dents pendant quelques minutes avant de reprendre votre routine habituelle fera l'affaire. Maintenant, vous pouvez montrer ces blancs nacrés ! :) 9. Débranchez Il est facile de se laisser prendre dans le cycle qui consiste à toujours être en ligne, mais le mieux que vous puissiez faire est de penser à votre temps d'écran avant de vous coucher. Accordez-vous au moins 30 minutes de temps libre avant de vous coucher. Ensuite, le meilleur conseil est d'investir dans une paire de lunettes à verres bleus. 10. Pratiquez la positivité Enfin, et ce n'est pas le moins important, mon conseil de beauté préféré de tous les temps - le PP ultime : Pratiquez la Positivité ! Aussi bête que cela puisse paraître, se tenir devant le miroir et s'apprécier aura un impact plus fort sur vous que votre rendez-vous de 10 heures pour un soin du visage. Je vous le promets. Je vous souhaite à tous un beau et sain séjour à la maison !

As we age, our skin wrinkles, thins out, and may lack that ‘youthful lift’. Our joints become stiff and wear and tear can occur with any activity. Although aging is inevitable, thanks to research we continue to find more ways to add ‘grace’ to the aging process. Nowadays, fillers and Botox are a pricey, and sometimes a risky route many individuals will take to sustain youthful looking skin. Creams, lotions and serums can be priced in the thousands, with promises to reverse aging. It can all add up and become not only incredibly expensive, but in some cases not as effective as promised. What if I were to tell you that beyond a balanced daily diet and lifestyle, certain supplements can have a HUGE impact on the way your skin ages and your joints feel? Collagen is an important component of our skin and other tissues, and it needs a few key ingredients to stay strong, plump and glorious. Hyaluronic acid is one of those key ingredients! Hyaluronic Acid Hyaluronic acid (HA), is a naturally occurring substance in your body. HA attracts and holds onto water molecules, and in turn, acts as a natural lubricant for the joints and an internal moisturiser for the skin.1 More than half of our natural HA is found in skin tissues,2 and the rest is abundant in our joints, blood vessels, eyes and more.1 As we age, our natural stores of HA decrease, and this is seen in features of our skin such as wrinkles, which become more noticeable due to the loss of moisture.1 Supplementing with Hyaluronic Acid Taking a HA supplement daily is a targeted way to help with the health of your skin while aging, as well as keeping our joints in tip top shape! HA, alongside collagen supplementation, is a dynamic duo that will promote growth and stability in your tissues. The collagen in your skin needs to be well hydrated to maintain good flexibility, which allows it to avoid being easily broken down. Supplementing with HA is a good daily practice as it degrades quickly in our body3, so replacing it is key. Shop Hyaluronic Acid Summing it up Adding HA alongside a collagen supplement is a great way to boost the overall health of your skin and joints. Eating a diet rich in nutrients, and low in processed foods/sugar, will only compliment this process further. Just like any other supplement regime, it is always a great idea to talk to your healthcare provider before making any major changes. Be happy, be healthy and age gracefully! Amy Wilson References Papakonstantinou E, Roth M, Karakiulakis G. Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin aging. Dermato-endocrinology. 2012 Jul 1;4(3):253-8. Reed RK, Lilja K, Laurent TC. Hyaluronan in the rat with special reference to the skin. Acta Physiologica Scandinavica. 1988 Nov;134(3):405-11. Fraser JR, Laurent TC, Engström‐Laurent A, Laurent UG. Elimination of hyaluronic acid from the blood stream in the human. Clinical and experimental pharmacology and physiology. 1984 Feb;11(1):17-25.

You have heard it before, and I am going to say it again: we are what we eat! That means we should think about food for clear skin, and not just creams you can buy on a shelf. When it comes to the health of our skin, there are foods we should consider eating that will contribute to healthy, beautiful, and glowing skin. Our skin is one of our largest organs, and keeping it well fed is essential in keeping it healthy. So what types of food for clear skin should you include?     Building blocks: starting with the essentials Protein is essential in our diet. It is important for building tissues and organs all around our body including our skin! Protein is made up of hundreds of smaller units called amino acids. When it comes to the proper building of our skin we need to obtain certain amino acids such as glycine, glutamine, tyrosine, and proline among others. We must obtain these amino acids from the diet because we are unable to make them ourselves. These amino acids work together to build up the collagen and elastin in our skin and tissues, giving us that firm, plump look. Sources of foods you can find these amino acids in are: Complete proteins such as eggs and fish Collagen powders Combining protein sources such as whole grain rice and beans may be a good option for vegetarians and vegans. Vitamin C This powerful vitamin has loads to do with skin health! Vitamin C is an important tool that your body uses to build collagen. Collagen production in your skin would just not happen without vitamin C; it really is that important! This vitamin is also a very powerful antioxidant. Antioxidants are great at preventing oxidative damage within our cells, which can lead to skin damage. Vitamin C is a MUST in your daily eating regimen/routine! Foods that contain high levels of vitamin C include: Kiwi fruit Red bell pepper Parsley Broccoli Lemons Acerola If you are looking for an easy source of antioxidants, and to include nutrients from some of the foods listed above, check out Organika's Plant-Based Collagen Booster. Removing toxins When it comes to the health of your skin, the health of your internal organs can drastically impact what shows up on the surface. Many common skin conditions such as psoriasis, eczema, acne, and chronic dry skin, begin in the gut. When our body does not agree with certain foods we eat, or life stress we face, it can eventually show up on our skin. This has to do with how our body rids itself of toxins and other chemical burdens that can build up in times of stress and poor diet choices. Our intestinal track has an important job of absorbing vitamins, minerals and food as an energy source, as well as in eliminating waste. If the health of your gut is compromised, then it will not be able to perform these tasks efficiently. Eventually, this can appear in the health of your skin. Another major contributor to the detoxing process is through the actions of our liver. Think of the liver as a big filter! If that filter is not working properly, we will see issues in other body systems such as the skin. Our liver plays a major role in our skin health, as it is one of the ways our body gets rid of toxins. Gut and liver health play such a vital role when it comes to the look and health of our skin. There are many foods that can help support these two important systems, such as: Artichoke Garlic Grapefruit Oatmeal Broccoli Cabbage Sprouts (alfalfa, radish, mung bean) Turmeric Hydrate! Our skin loves some good hydration. When your skin is properly hydrated it will appear more firm and plump, as well as show a nice little glow. Dehydrated skin can show more signs of aging and may produce more oils in defense of the dryness. Besides drinking lots of filtered, clean water, there are many foods that are packed full of vitamins and minerals, as well as water. These foods are a great way to hydrate during the upcoming warmer months. Some great hydrating foods are: Watermelon Spinach Cucumbers Lettuce Tomatoes A well-balanced diet goes a long way when it comes to the health of our skin. Besides the diet alone, there are many other avenues to tackle when it comes to skin health. Stress can wreak havoc on our skin. Finding a way to mindfully meditate can help to reduce consistent stress. Exercise is an amazing way to help promote healthy glowing skin. Increasing your heart rate and getting that circulation going will do wonders for your skin. Minimizing exposure to air pollutants. This includes smoking and harmful cleaning products and is important so that your skin and pores can breathe freely. Stay away from antibacterial products. Your skin has loads of friendly bacteria that not only keep you healthy internally but keep your skin healthy too. Antibacterial products are beginning to leave the shelf and more natural alternatives are becoming more readily available to the consumer. Check out your local health food store for more natural beauty cleansing products to promote the health of your skin. Feed your body right and your skin will thank you. These are just a types of food for clear skin that you can include in your diet. You can speak with your Naturopathic Physician to help you with a more customized skin care regimen.   Stay hydrated, eat your veggies, be healthy, be happy! Amy Wilson Amy is a certified nutritionist with over 7 years of experience working in the health and fitness industry. She is currently in her third year as a Naturopathic Medical Student and has a special interest in gut and brain health. Find her on Instagram: @amy_kwilson