The best kept secret to beautiful skin? You've heard it a million times before: beauty comes from within. Healthy skin is beautiful skin, and that is determined by a number of factors. Getting enough sleep, enough movement, less alcohol and processed foods intake, less sugar and fried foods, eating anti-inflammatory foods, hydrating, and keeping your gut happy all contribute to the glowing skin that dreams are made of. So before you add another fancy serum to your Sephora cart, ask yourself if there are any lifestyle changes you could be making to help your skin glow from the inside out.
We're not saying lifestyle changes are easy, cause they're not. What we are saying is that you can start small. Whether you decide to include supplements in your daily routine or to start your day with a gut-friendly breakfast, it's the little things that make all the difference. Scroll down to learn more about the gut health-skin connection and how you can benefit from it.
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Probiotic Recipes for a Healthy Gut
Bacteria is not normally something we're crazy about. After all, we're trying so hard to remove it from our hands! But there is such a thing as good bacteria, and it's the little guys that live by the trillions in the digestive tract and ensure a healthy functioning of the gut. They love probiotics, plants and fiber, but they're not crazy about highly processed foods. Here are some recipes to keep them happy:
11 Fermented Probiotic Drinks You Can Make at Home
6 Ways to Make a Probiotic Smoothie
Lacto-Fermented Lemonade Recipe
Probiotic Gingered Tepache Recipe
3 Easy Probiotic + Prebiotic Smoothies
4 Smoothies to Keep Your Gut Healthy
13 Must-Dos for Optimal Gut Health
Probiotic Recipes for Topical Use
Back to the gut health-skin connection, when the digestive tract is imbalanced, the immune system creates internal inflammation that can break down collagen and trigger skin eruptions. Some probiotics have been shown to kill the acne-causing bacteria in the pores when used topically, which is why a simple yogurt face mask can provide unexpected aid to those with acne-prone skin [source]. At the same time, probiotic masks work to restore the skin's natural balance, reduce inflammation and enhance the skin barrier function. Here are some recipes you can try:
10 DIY Probiotic Face Masks That Nourish Skin + Fight Acne
Hydrating Face Masks with Yogurt
ACV Face Mask for Every Skin Type
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