What is the secret to healthy and glowing skin? When it comes to health and well-being, there is never a miraculous method. We must understand and respect the complexity of our body and know that with the right attitude and holistic approach, change is possible. Healthy skin depends on several factors … here are 5 you may not know!

 

When we think of healthy skin, we often imagine a child’s soft and pristine skin. When we were young, our skin was in its purest state: silky smooth, hydrated, luminous and toned, without the slightest imperfection. Then the years pass, and with age, the first problems appear. The most common of these problems being acne, and wrinkles.

 

Exactly: as young people we were subjected to hormonal changes as puberty took hold, which destabilised our endocrine balance continuously, often causing skin eruptions which were difficult to hide. Acne is a widespread problem, increasingly common among young people, but also among adults. There are several forms of acne, some of which are very difficult to treat and invasive. But most people suffer from acne which is actually easy to treat, even if they completely ignore the true causes and solutions.

 

Wrinkles, on the other hand, are inevitable: over time, the structure of the skin begins to collapse, and its tone gives way to increasingly visible furrows. The skin gradually loses its hydration and becomes increasingly less effective as a barrier against external attacks, such as solar radiation. The elasticity decreases and the force of gravity pushes the skin lower and lower.

 

Skin ageing is a natural and inevitable process, it is true, but there are many factors that can accelerate or slow it down. In the same way, there are many ways to prevent and treat common acne, and many of these depend on diet. We are what we eat, and our skin is very much affected by the foods we consume.

 

Here are 5 tricks for healthy skin that you may not know yet, which can slow down skin ageing and prevent acne:

 

• Sleeping is good for your skin: Think beauty sleep! Resting badly or sleeping for a few hours per night can be a big problem for our skin. Those who sleep little and badly risk accelerating the ageing process of the skin. Restful sleep is one of the most effective anti-wrinkle secrets. In fact, our skin produces collagen which keeps it elastic, mostly at night time!

 

• Alcohol makes us grow old: Drinking a lot of alcohol produces a deeper dehydration, creates free radicals and quickly ages not only the skin, but our whole system! In addition, it burdens the liver, with the consequent risk of developing acne, spots and dermatitis.

 

• Low glycemic index: A low glycemic index diet helps to maintain healthy skin. Starches and sugars are transformed into glucose, a substance that accelerates the degradation process of our tissues, including the skin. The glycation process attacks collagen and elastin, the proteins that keep the skin healthy! High levels of glucose also promote inflammation and stimulate the production of sebum, two factors that can cause acne.

 

Our Sprouted Oats range has no added sugar and is rich in fibre, which helps regulate blood sugar. It nourishes, satisfies and provides all the necessary vitamins for a healthy and beautiful skin.

 

 

•  Physical exercise: Doing regular physical activity is good for your health, this we know. But it’s also a great way to keep your skin healthy. This is because the movement stimulates the circulatory system, which is responsible for nourishing the skin.

 

• Vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and healthy fats: A deficiency in vitamins A, E, or iron, can be a big problem for our skin. It is important to nourish it to the fullest, avoiding saturated fats such as palm oil from many snacks and processed foods on the market.

 

Our Buddha’s Awakening Energy Bars (available soon!) are perfect for a healthy snack, with no added sugar, no palm oil or saturated fats, and very rich in vitamins and minerals.

 

Iswari Wheatgrass and Barleygrass are superfoods rich in antioxidants, excellent for preventing inflammation and perfect for eliminating toxins that threaten the health of our skin.