~Steph x

~Steph x

Skin+Care+related+blog…

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Okay, a lot of dry skin problems actually occur from the inside. Are you eating enough fat and essential fatty acids from fish, grass-fed meats, and/or fish oil? If not, you will want to consider taking a good fish oil supplement, such as Carlson Labs or Garden of Life. If you drink a lot of soda or sugary drinks or sports drinks, stop doing that and drink water instead. You can also take MSM, which is a sulfur-bearing compound that brings smoothness and suppleness to our skin. It is produced in nature, but we often don’t get enough of it. Many brands are great, and you can take 1,000 mg (1 capsule) in the morning with fruit (apple, kiwi, orange, etc.) or a small glass of orange or grapefruit juice (MSM needs to be taken with foods that contain vitamin C) and another 1,000 mg (1 capsule) with the evening meal. Try eating more greens as well. Greens are essential for beautiful, smooth, supple skin. Steam them, blend them with fruit for a smoothie, juice them, whatever. Just don’t rely solely on salads for your greens, since you will not get all the nutrients from them (it’s hard for us to digest the cellulose in plants).

Once you’ve done these things, you will see a huge improvement in your skin. Additionally, a good moisturizer is very simple and 100% natural. Try olive oil, sweet almond oil, or jojoba oil. Coconut oil also works well, but I find it’s a little better suited for not-so-dry and normal skin types.

Don’t forget to exfoliate gently once per week. Try natural, organic sugar cane (it will be a beige/off-white color and small granules). Just add a little spoon of it to your face wash and gently massage over your entire face to remove the dead skin cells. Also make sure your face wash is not drying your skin out (washes that contain alcohols, artificial ingredients, preservatives, and artificial solvents will contribute to your dry skin problem) and only wash your face ONCE per day. Switch to a gentle, all natural cleanser from a brand like 100% Pure, Sophyto, Dr. Hauschka, Talulah, or Organic Apoteke. You can also exfoliate every night, or every other night, using an 8 or 10% glycolic acid gel. I use one from Naturopathica. It removes the dead skin cells without being abrasive, so it’s excellent for sensitive skin.

I hope that was helpful!

~Stephanie x