When so much of the skin care world recommend topical product applications to improve tone and texture, reduce fine lines, and give you that youthful glow, it’s easily forgotten that much of how our skin looks is more a result of what we put in our bodies!
Fellow skin care addicts – do not panic. We’re not about to denounce the effectiveness of all our favourite serums, cleansers, acids, and moisturisers! We do however want to remind you that to get a true glow from within, that work needs to be done from within.
Although we love all the incredible vitamins and supplements available at WholeLife alongside the extensive research that has gone into every single one, we can’t talk about your skin glow up without mentioning these must know life hacks!
Your diet, water intake, lifestyle, and overall resulting gut health is generally going to be the most important factor in determining your skin health. We’ve written about the relationship between your gut health and skin health here, which we’re now deeming essential reading for everyone invested in their skin health!
Live a Lifestyle Your Skin Will Love
Your skin is also a reflection of your lifestyle. Drinking alcohol, smoking and excessive UV exposure (aka the sun) without appropriate sun protection are all going to negatively impact how your skin looks and feels. An excess of any or all these factors may cause a loss of skin elasticity, skin dehydration, premature collagen degradation, or uneven skin tone and texture. The good news is you can 100% control these external factors yourself! Limiting or completely cutting out alcohol consumption and smoking, as well as wearing a strong SPF daily will all put you on the right track to your healthiest looking skin yet.
New to sunscreen? You can read about why it’s important to wear SPF all year round here.
Diet is also a big one when it comes to skin health. If your diet is colourful (a rainbow diet) and packed full of fruit, vegetables, whole grains and protein, you’re on the right track! It’s best to avoid foods that are processed and packaged, as well as fast food from takeaway shops. Our skin especially loves foods that contain essential fatty acids such as salmon, walnuts, and avocado.
All of our vitamin and supplement recommendations will always work best in conjunction with a healthy diet and lifestyle.
Nutra Organics Collagen Beauty Unflavoured
This collagen powder supplement has cult status and for good reason! Naturopathically formulated, Collagen Beauty contains VERISOL Bioactive Collagen Peptides, Vitamin C and Zinc, all of which are integral in supporting hair, skin, nail and gut health.
Part of the reason why Collagen Beauty is loved by so many is because it’s super versatile in how you can incorporate it into your daily routine. Add to your morning coffee, chai or hot chocolate, add into your smoothies or even add into soups and sauces. The possibilities really are endless with the unflavoured variety. If you’d prefer to just have it on its own with a glass of water, there are also a few delicious flavours to choose from like Tropical or Waterberry. Yum!
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
JSHealth Skin + Digestion
With a formula that has been developed based ingredients used in Western herbal medicine, JSHealth Skin + Digestion is designed to relieve the symptoms of acne, mild eczema, dermatitis and support collagen formation.
Each tablet contains skin-loving powerhouses Vitamin B2, Vitamin C, Zinc, Burdock and Turmeric. Turmeric may also assist in relieving digestive discomfort – double win!
JSHealth’s customer results and 5 star reviews really speaks for itself on this one! An absolute must have in any clear skin lover’s routine.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use. JSHealth Vitamins available in store only.
Life-Space Probiotics+ Skin Rebalance
We’ve harped on about the importance of gut health for glowing skin long enough by now, so you will know how beneficial a good probiotic can be to support your intestinal microbiome.
Life-Space’s Probiotics+ Skin Rebalance is a premium, targeted formula that contains 2 strains of beneficial bacteria plus Lactoferrin, Zinc, Vitamin E, Vitamin C and Biotin. Probiotic+ Skin Rebalance is perfect for those who are looking for some help with reducing the occurrence of pesky pimples and blackheads, as well as giving their gut health a little probiotic boost.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Nature’s Way Beauty Hyaluronic Acid
You’ve heard of Hyaluronic Acid serum for the outside, but did you know it can also work from the inside?
Nature’s Way have developed a supplement containing Hyaluronic Acid’s key active sodium derivative Sodium hyaluronate, plus Vitamin B3, Biotin, Vitamins C and Vitamin E that may support deep skin hydration from the inside out.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
Herbs of Gold Evening Primrose Oil 1000
As we mentioned before, essential fatty acids are loved by our skin and essential for skin health. Evening Primrose Oil is a vegetarian source of omega-6 gamma-Linolenic acid (GLA) which plays a critical role in normal skin function and appearance. Omega-6 have been found to have a role in the structural integrity and barrier function of the skin. Essential fatty acids may be able to aid the flow of sebum production through the pores, fortifying the skin barrier resulting in healthy, glowing skin.
Always read the label and follow the directions for use.
