To get to the nitty gritty , in reality its going take more then just applying skin care to have healthy Skin . Do you ever notice your skin break out after eating to much dairy or during menstruation ? The Skin you are in is a direct reflection of what’s going on inside the body . Like your stress levels , diet , and hormones which are likely to fluctuate. Being that the founder was raised from a Holistic back ground , she believes the road to better skin starts from with in . This allows us to look at the bigger picture to truly understand the root cause of the skins imbalances , not just symptoms . This is the true essence of Holsitic Skin care . This may seem like a lot at first so we created a simple road map for you to address your concerns .
BEAUTY FOODS
What you put in your body play a huge role in support your skins health . Imbalances in the gut or digestive system cab lead inflammation and sensitive skin . To support a health gut it is important to eat foods with phytonutrients, flavonoids “antioxidant rich foods , which help reduce inflammation in the body . The basic rule is to fill your plate with mostly fresh organic fruits and vegetables, legumes (beans and peas ) then add a smaller amount of whole grains (brown rice , amaranth, quinoa, or fonio , stay away from refined white rice or flower . Try to stay away from high sugar and processed foods “ if it says a enriched be sure to read ingredients with caution .
STRESS & SKIN
Unfortunately when we are stressed our body produces cortisol, which is a major contributor to many health problems on the body and the skin . Being that cortisol interacts with the circulatory , nervous system and immune system , it’s can trigger skin related problems like acne , eczema , hives, psoriasis and rosacea . While stress is something that we can’t avoid due to our busy lives , we can change how we adapt to it . Herbal remedies like herbal teas and tinctures help the body adapt to stress and help to relax the nervous system. Overall we recommend adjusting your daily rituals to incorporate Adaptogen herbs like ginseng and Schisandra Berry , which builds immunity and energy reserves . Also herbs like chamomile and Passion flower and great natural sedatives that help relax the body and mind .
THE SKINS MICROBIOME
If all of these factors affect the skin health , why do we focus so much on skin care ? Nurturing your skins microbiome helps to lay the foundation for healthy skin. Now it gets tricky , this is where the ingredients come into play . Staying away from toxic irritants and choosing nourishing ingredients will help to support and repair the skin barrier , preventing imbalances like acne , rosacea and premature aging . Here at Annubia Beauty our formulas combine proven botanicals with clean extracts and cosmeceuticals to nourish the skin while delivering results , building a strong foundation for radiant skin.
“Skin care created with your Heath in mind “
Asada Jenkins