This is one cheat sheet you’ll appreciate.
Healthy and naturally glowing skin is not just affected by what we put on our face but by what we eat and what we do, too. Say hello to glow with this cheat sheet that will bring the sparkle back to your life and your skin.
Skin Care
1. Exfoliate
Remove the layer of dead skin cells that’s hiding the glow. 1 to 2 times a week.
2. Vitamin C
Skin’s favourite brightening ingredient. Firms, brightens and plumps.
3. Sun protection
Apply and reapply your SPF when outdoors. Shields against UV rays that cause pigmentation and collagen breakdown.
4. Brightening mask
A little extra help wouldn’t hurt. Use whenever you need that instant glow before a date.
Diet
1. Antioxidants
Tomatoes, berries, avocados – antioxidant-rich foods against ageing.
2. Omegas
Omega 3 in fish oil and nuts. Omega 6 in acai, sunflower seeds and black currant seed oil. – Anti-inflammatory properties against acne.
3. Tea
Chamomile – soothes irritation.
Green tea – antioxidant-rich.
Kombucha – detoxifying and improves elasticity
4. Super greens
Broccoli, spinach, kale – anti-inflammatory, antioxidant and vitamin-rich.
Lifestyle
1. Exercise
Reduces stress and increases healthy circulation to improve acne. Remember to wash after a workout!
2. Supplements
Glutathione – the greatest antioxidant in our body, promotes skin brightening and collagen production.
Collagen – collagen that’s broken down in drinks or supplements are more easily absorbed by the body.
3. Quality sleep
Aids skin natural recovery process, it’s not called beauty sleep for nothing.