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Sometimes it can feel frustrating that our skin isn\u2019t doing \u201cwhat it\u2019s supposed to\u201d and requires so much intervention.<\/span><\/p>\n Why do I have to wash my face twice or more a day?<\/span><\/p>\n Why is it so finicky that I have to use specific man-made products and water-filters in a specific order every day or else I\u2019ll break out?<\/span><\/p>\n Why can\u2019t my skin just regulate itself?<\/span><\/p>\n The truth is, we don\u2019t exactly make it easy for our skin to function.<\/span><\/p>\n We eat greasy and inflammatory foods, expose ourselves to sunlight for way too long, and sometimes make it to 5 PM before realizing we haven\u2019t had any water to drink yet. Oops!<\/span><\/p>\n The truth is that our skin does more than we credit it for.<\/span><\/p>\n Think about all the different phases your skin goes through to heal itself after getting a nasty burn.<\/span><\/p>\n It can shrink and stretch to keep up with weight fluctuations and can even stretch enough to hold babies in our bellies.<\/span><\/p>\n It hardens and calluses on the soles of our feet to prevent us from injuries.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s constantly renewing itself, and after about 28 days, we have entirely new skin cells.<\/span><\/p>\n Our skin is amazing!<\/span><\/p>\n While your skin is hard at work, we don\u2019t always make it easy.<\/span><\/p>\n The good news is that there are tons of natural ingredients and simple lifestyle changes that we can make to help combat all our skincare woes.<\/span><\/p>\n By doing just a few simple things, we can take a lot of stress off of our bodies (including our face skin) and give it the ability to regulate and heal itself.<\/span><\/p>\n Our skin has many important roles it needs to do.<\/span><\/p>\n One way to practice self-care and skincare is to keep your entire body healthy and hydrated.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re like me, you\u2019re constantly looking forward to feeling warm sunlight on your face.<\/span><\/p>\n While you may be getting a serotonin boost, your skin is paying for it.<\/span><\/p>\n Even if a sunburn isn\u2019t visible on your skin, you could be harboring skin damage underneath.<\/span><\/p>\n Photoaging can cause deep lines or dry, scaly patches called actinic keratoses.<\/span><\/p>\n It also contributes to wrinkles, age spots, loose skin, spider veins, and of course, skin cancer.<\/span><\/p>\n Using a <\/span>natural sunscreen<\/span><\/span><\/a> over your entire body, including a <\/span>lightweight moisturizer with SPF<\/span><\/span><\/a> on your face, is vital to keeping your skin healthy and youthful.<\/span><\/p>\n Hydration from the inside out is key for your skin health.<\/span><\/p>\n Drinking water doesn\u2019t directly correlate with skin hydration, i.e., for every cup of water you drink your skin won\u2019t become X% more hydrated, but water is vital to keeping all of our organs healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n It can help to flush out toxins that cause inflammation and redness.<\/span><\/p>\n Need even more skin hydration?<\/span><\/p>\n We\u2019ll help you find the perfect <\/span>natural moisturizer<\/span><\/span><\/a> for your skin type.<\/span><\/p>\n There are so many reasons to cut sugar out of our diets\u2026 but that doesn\u2019t make it any easier to do!<\/span><\/p>\n Eating too much sugar may cause a surge in insulin, which then triggers your skin to produce extra oil, and thus clogs your pores and causes acne.<\/span><\/p>\n It can also damage collagen fibers, causing wrinkles and sagging skin.<\/span><\/p>\n Wherever possible, try to cut sugar out of your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n Try swapping soda or sweet tea for sparkling water to boost your hydration while removing sugar from one area of your diet!<\/span><\/p>\n Psoriasis and gut health has been linked in <\/span>numerous studies<\/span><\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n When our gut microbiomes are healthy, inflammation and redness are much less frequent and much more manageable.<\/span><\/p>\n When our gut microbiomes are out of whack, it can manifest itself in many different ways, including your skin.<\/span><\/p>\n Try to eat lots of prebiotic foods such as leafy green vegetables as well as prebiotic foods like kombucha, kefir, sauerkraut, yogurt, and kimchi.<\/span><\/p>\n Probiotic skincare is also a growing way to harness the power of probiotics and keep our skin\u2019s bacteria healthy!<\/span><\/p>\n Beware of excess sugar and stress which can alter our gut microbiomes and set us up for problematic skin.<\/span><\/p>\n I know, this is no easy feat, but evaluating unnecessary stressors and promptly cutting them out of your life is great for your mental and skin health.<\/span><\/p>\n The stress hormone cortisol can make psoriasis and other skincare conditions much more pronounced in addition to producing excess oil and causing dryness in other areas.<\/span><\/p>\n The best natural skincare tips focus not just on one organ, but your body as a whole so your skin spends less time compensating for stressors and more time looking fresh and healthy.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s something that everybody probably knows by now but it bears repeating, you are not doing your skin any favors by smoking.<\/span><\/p>\n If you need just one more reason to stop smoking, this is it!<\/span><\/p>\n Tired of our face looking dull and puffy? Treat yourself to a nice relaxing facial massage.<\/span><\/p>\n Lymphatic drainage massages remove old excess liquid from facial tissues to tighten and brighten the face.<\/span><\/p>\n You can use your hands plus a <\/span>moisturizing serum<\/span><\/span><\/a> for your massage or try out a <\/span>gua sha<\/span><\/span><\/a> or <\/span>stone facial roller<\/span> to target small areas.<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n This one is fun.<\/span><\/p>\n In addition to being packed with fiber (prebiotics) dark leafy greens, many vegetables, berries, and other delicious fruits have tons of antioxidants that help to prevent free radical damage.<\/span><\/p>\n These ingredients can also help when used topically in natural face care products!<\/span><\/p>\n You can also take an antioxidant supplement like the <\/span>GliSODin The AntiOxidant Enzyme<\/span><\/a><\/span>,<\/span> <\/span>it is clinically proven to stimulate SOD production in the body, reinforcing the immune response, acting as an inflammatory, and reducing oxidative stress.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/p>\n Collagen is key to having healthy, firm, and plump skin.<\/span><\/p>\n Collagen is often referred to as scaffolding for all the connective tissues in the human body, including the skin.<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s a fibrous protein that \u201cstacks\u201d itself up so our skin can retain its shape and elasticity.<\/span><\/p>\n As we age, we produce less and less of it and the collagen in our bodies can become damaged.<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s why it\u2019s so important to get more collagen in our diets and in our skincare routines.<\/span><\/p>\n Other stellar skincare supplements are vitamin C and nicotinamide riboside (NR).<\/span><\/p>\n If your diet is insufficient, you can also get a pill or capsule form of antioxidants and probiotics.<\/span><\/p>\n If you\u2019re not a front-line worker and are able to use a cloth face mask, make sure you pick the right one.<\/span><\/p>\n Cloth face masks can trap harmful bacteria that cause acne.<\/span><\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n To avoid this, make sure you\u2019re washing your face mask often with a non-irritating soap, and opt for a <\/span><\/a>copper-infused face mask<\/span><\/span><\/a> to kill bacteria and viruses faster!<\/span><\/p>\n Beauty sleep is no Disney fairytale invention, it\u2019s powerful stuff.<\/span><\/p>\n When we sleep, our bodies regenerate new cells, heal, and rid our bodies of acne-causing cortisol.<\/span><\/p>\n Make sleep a priority in your daily routine and pamper yourself with a satin or silk pillowcase for even more anti-aging magic!<\/span><\/p>\n With that said, there\u2019s only so much you can really do to protect your health and your skin in a day.<\/span><\/p>\n I\u2019m sure we\u2019d all love to eat only 100% organic vitamin-rich foods, forget the meaning of stress, and get a healthy 9+ hours of sleep a night, but if it were so easy we\u2019d already be doing it!<\/span><\/p>\n A lot of people find joy and comfort in their skincare routines, using it as a way to escape day-to-day stressors and pamper your body.<\/span><\/p>\n No matter what budget you\u2019re on, you can build an easy, natural skincare routine using homemade skincare recipes and specially formulated natural products.<\/span><\/p>\n At Skincare by Alana, we know how powerful natural ingredients can be.<\/span><\/p>\n We don\u2019t want to weigh anyone down with unnecessary and potentially harmful ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n That\u2019s why we\u2019ve sourced natural and effective skincare products from a variety of reputable and organic brands!<\/span><\/p>\n Let\u2019s outline all the bases your skincare routine should be hitting and ways to fulfill each one with 100% natural ingredients.<\/span><\/p>\n One of our favorite clean skin tips is to cleanse twice!<\/span><\/p>\n Once to remove the day\u2019s makeup and SPF, and again to penetrate the skin and remove excess oil and dead skin cells.<\/span><\/p>\n First, use the <\/span>Alana Mitchell Clean & Gentle Natural Gel Cleanser<\/span><\/span><\/a> to gently remove unwanted dirt and debris from your face without drying it out.<\/span><\/p>\n This cleanser uses a blend of lavender, jojoba oil, rosehip seed oil, and aloe vera to hydrate and soothe the skin as it cleanses.<\/span><\/p>\n Next, pat down your face and prep for cleanse number two.<\/span><\/p>\n![\"use](\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0622\/9206\/6563\/files\/unnamed-3.png\")
<\/p>\nHealthy skin tips for face and body, no products necessary<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
Limit sun exposure<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Stay hydrated:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Cut out sugar:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Take care of your gut:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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<\/p>\nReduce stress:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Stop smoking:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Enjoy more facial massages:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Eat your antioxidants:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Try some supplements:<\/b><\/span><\/a><\/h3>\n
Wear the right face mask:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
Rest up:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
The Complete Natural Skincare Routine<\/b><\/span><\/h2>\n
Step 1) Cleanse:<\/b><\/span><\/h3>\n
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