Clean and Healthy Skin

You may think this post will mention facial cleansers and cleansing techniques, but I am going to work from within! Yes, I do mention having a clean diet every other post, but this is something that I strongly believe in.

Working for cosmetics companies for years and years I would come accross women daily that were looking for that miracle cream or product that would make the clock turn back it's time, but the truth is that most products don't make the biggest difference that you can make with your skin. While products are applied on the skin and the skin does absorb ingredients into the bloodstream, you cannot make a dramatic change to your skin with products. The best way to maintain clean and healthy skin is through a healthy diet consisting of whole foods while avoiding processed foods and eat organic when possible.

I was just having this conversation with my husband about organic produce (we have this conversation a lot!!) and how it is not more mainstream to not consume chemicals and pesticides. Why can't organic food be more affordable so everyone can afford it?! Anyway, I can go on and on, but eating food in it's most basic form is best for your body.

In fact, I just heard this quote, “As the eyes are the mirror to one’s soul, the skin is the mirror to one’s digestive tract.” Cleaning up your digestive tract tends to clean up quite a few skin problems as well. I love it!

When the skin is congested and problematic, then most likely your digestive tract is in the same condition. An example of a clean diet is filled with fruits, vegeatables and whole foods and grains. Avoid foods like, caffeine, alcohol, processed and refined foods. Like I have said many many times, shop on the outside of the grocery store and avoid the middle where the processed foods are sold. There is a blog that I have just began following and I am obsessed! It is http://www.elanaspantry.com/. The recipes may not be for everyone, but she uses almond flour in many of her recipes which is low card and high protein and of course gluten free. Check it out for very simple and easy recipes! Also, Gwenyth Paltrow has a great blog, http://www.goop.com/ which gives details about a clean lifestyle filled with food, clothes, entertainment, etc.

I like to post about food and health often, so I can remind women to not get so caught up in the millions of products out there on the market and to focus on your skin from within.

Good health to everyone! Ciao!