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What to Eat for Summer Glow

6/30/2020

 
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​Skin care begins with what you are eating and how you treat your skin every morning and night.  Sunday I began a 3 day jolieLife juice cleanse with the prescriptive intention of boosting glow, skin elasticity, and firmness.  I wanted to share what plants I use to support beautiful skin and how plants can be used in skincare.

The plants I eat to build beautiful skin are:

Maca is an ancient Peruvian root which has been used medicinally for 2000 years to promote overall vitality.  For the skin, it helps protect against UV damage and increase elasticity. 

Tocos is soluble rice bran which is exceptionally high in vitamin E - an antioxidant which improves skin clarity, moisture, eczema, and psoriasis; vitamin E is also key in combating oxidative stress - one of the key factors that affect the speed of wrinkle formation. 

Carrots, beets, oranges, blood oranges are high in Vitamin A which converts to retinol and beta-carotene in the body.  I prefer to eat my retinol - it is more effective with none of the negative side effects of topical retinol.  Beta-carotene builds natural glow that no highlighter can produce. 

Dark leafy vegetables and sea vegetables provide chlorophyll which not only increases your energy, but helps resolve breakouts and reduces inflammation. Skin irritation, redness, scarring, and uneven skin tones are the result of skin inflammation.  

Turmeric is a super powerful anti-inflammatory. I use it  not only in cooked food, but pressed juices, smoothies, and elixirs. Turmeric is easily broken down by the liver, so daily use is best.  I use fresh turmeric as well as dried turmeric.

Skin Routine for Your Best Skin

I use plants throughout my skin care.  

Matcha and Honey I routinely use for a face mask.  The matcha reduces inflammation, brightens the skin, and provides topical antioxidants.  Honey is the perfect pair to the matcha - it deeply moisturizes the skin and prevents breakouts with its antibacterial action.

Morning and evening skin care is absolutely necessary.  Usually my evening routine is more involved because I have less time in the morning.  However, create your routine to work within your time constraints.

Evening - I exfoliate/cleanse with a clay and botanical or honey based cleanser.  I allow the cleanser to stay on for 5-10 minutes as a mini nourishing mask to detoxify and purify my skin.  I then tone with plant essences and moisturize with plant oils like those found in Pomona face oil.

Morning - the routine is similar with the exception of a simple oil based cleanse followed by plant essences and oil based moisturizer.  

The products I use vary based on the season and what my skin needs in the moment.  For summer, clay works better to keep my pores clear, mineral sunscreen is a must, and a few drops of the Pomona face oil keeps me moisturized.

Love,
Julia
xo
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P.S. Whenever caring for you face do not forget your neck and chest - with neglect they do not age well.

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