The key to achieving incredibly healthy skin is to nourish it with real food. We’re moving away from heavily fragranced European products with confusing ingredient lists that often require expert explanation. By using genuine, edible ingredients in your skincare routine, you’ll find it much easier to understand your products, and you’ll see lasting improvements in the condition of your skin.
Here are five of my favorite ingredients to try:
1. **Seaweed**: Rich in minerals, vitamins, and omega fatty acids, seaweed is fantastic for hydrating and plumping your skin, making it perfect for tackling dryness and dehydration.
2. **Honey**: As a natural humectant, honey attracts moisture and has antibacterial properties. It helps soothe redness, inflammation, and infections, making it ideal for sensitive skin, sunburns, and fighting breakouts.
3. **Kale**: This popular veggie is packed with Vitamin A and C, crucial for anti-aging. Kale can detoxify your skin, clear your complexion, and fight fine lines and wrinkles.
4. **Wild Blueberry**: Known for antioxidant power, wild blueberries protect against wrinkles, sagging skin, and dark spots caused by sun exposure and environmental factors. It’s a top choice for anti-aging and hyperpigmentation.
5. **Vanilla**: While commonly used in baking, pure vanilla is anti-inflammatory and antibacterial. It’s excellent for healing and preventing blemishes.
Incorporating these ingredients into your skincare routine is easier than ever, as many natural skincare brands are now including these superfoods in their products. Look out for these amazing ingredients next time you’re shopping. Personally, I love using these ingredients in raw superfood face masks, customized for my clients, proving that simple skincare can be incredibly effective.
This fall, Seanna has launched a pop-up facial bar at the Joyous Health Headquarters! Each treatment includes a skin consultation and holistic facial using Toronto-based Graydon skincare products. The feedback has been phenomenal, and all appointments are booked. Stay tuned for more availability! To receive updates, email Seanna at elodiebeauty.com.
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This is a great post! I’m always on the lookout for new natural acne remedies. I’ve been using honey, but these other tips are super helpful. Can’t wait to try them out! – Michelle with laroseylife.com
Hope they help!
Kate – Joyous Health Team
I love this post. I have a much better understanding now about feeding our skin with the right ingredients, and I truly believe in it. Taking care of our skin is crucial, and using the right products can make it healthier and glowing. Thank you for sharing this insight!
