What I Buy For Glass Skin | Healthy Inside + Out

What I buy for Glass Skin | Healthy Inside + Out

When it comes to skincare, the first thing you want to prioritize is the INSIDE of your body. Whatever is going on inside is a DIRECT causation of what is happening ON THE OUTSIDE! The skin is the largest organ of the human body. When something pops up, it’s your body trying to say “Hey, something is happening here!”

❗️My cystic acne journey:

For years I struggled with cystic acne in my early 20s. I had no idea what to do as I had never had acne issues as a teen. A poor diet, high stress, and a hormonal imbalance all led to a five year battle with cystic acne. So what changed in those 5 years?

1. I stopped doing high intensity workouts on an empty stomach at 5AM.

2. I quit drinking coffee. (This one was hard but so worth it in the end.)

3. I quit eating gluten. I realized I had a sensitivity to it and when I stopped, the eczema that I had for years went away in a week.

4. I ate more fruits and vegetables.

5. I stopped using harsh exfoliants on my skin.

6. I healed my gut microbiome with probiotics and fermented foods.

7. I focused not on just drinking water, but hydrating my body with electrolytes and Celtic Sea Salt.

8. I prioritized my mental health over all other things, lowering my cortisol.

9. I focused on regulating my cycle through nutrition and proper supplements.

10. I stopped picking at my skin.

These changes took years to become consistent, and yes, it took a long time for my skin to heal and guess what? It’s still healing! I still have scarring and texture but gone are the days of violent break outs and painful cystic acne. I’ve gained not only my confidence back, but a better lifestyle because of these changes.

Here you will find some of the things I use daily to maintain my clear skin, inside and out.

1. Brightening (Vitamin C) 🍊

Vitamin C naturally brightens the skin. I find it more important for me to prioritize my Vitamin C intake right before and during my period, that is usually when my skin looks the most “tired”. I use the Tru Skin Vitamin C Serum when necessary and I see much improvement! I’ve got pretty sensitive skin and this serum so far hasn’t caused me any issues.

2. Hydration 💦

Hydration is so important when it comes to our skin’s health. I try to not only drink water but also Coconut Water (the one pictured is my fav). I also take a granule of Celtic Sea Salt with my water in the morning for better hydration and absorption of minerals.

3. Anti-Aging 👵

This is essential to your skincare routine. When I first got into the skincare world, I thought Anti-Aging was a term marketed to older women who were afraid of getting old. What it actually means is color correction, anti-wrinkle, and reduction of scarring. Tomatoes are known to be chock full of B vitamins that are essential to helping your skin heal and stay healthy. I use The Ordinary Retinol Serum sparingly when needed (2-3 times a week) to aid with skin repair and longevity.

4. Rejuvenation ☀️

Leafy greens are often naturally full of Vitamin A which helps your skin not only stay hydrated, but helps it rapidly heal as well. Pair this with Este Lauder’s Advanced Night Repair Serum and you’re bound to see a difference. I don’t really like to spend too much money on skincare, and while this serum is a little pricey, it’s worth finding room for in your budget.

5. Anti-Inflammatory 🔥

This one is so so so unbelievably important. If you struggle with hormonal acne then your number one priority should be lowering your inflammation. If you tend to notice your skin is blotchy and red, you might be struggling with chronic inflammation. Try adopting a Low FODMAP diet or experimenting with omitting foods that might make your inflammation worse. Paired with my favorite affordable rice mask, always so calming to my skin and helps with violent sudden breakouts.

6. Color Correction ✏️

Part of the reason that we may have issues with redness or uneven skin tone is due to our bodies inability to heal before the next round of break outs come in. Part of reducing breakouts is making sure that the bacteria on your skin and in your body is the good kind! Make sure that you are eating lots of fermented foods like sauerkraut, kefir, yogurt, or a probiotic supplement. I would also suggest getting a Red Light Therapy wand to help stimulate the red blood cells under your skin. A worthy investment if you have a history of scarring.

7. Low Stress 😖

Whatever we are feeling emotionally can be reflected in our bodies as well. Overtime, I had to work on prioritizing what made me feel good and happy over what didn’t. Sometimes this meant losing friends, switching jobs, or walking away from opportunities that might send my body into a high cortisol spiral. Along with that, we don’t need to be using such harsh cleansers and exfoliants on our skin. In my early 20s, I used a harsh exfoliant everyday, which meant my skin wasn’t getting time to heal and every morning and night I was scrubbing away the protective barrier it was trying to build.

8. Protection 😷

This one took me a while to figure out. Stop resisting sunscreen. If you can’t stand the smell or the chemicals, opt for a cleaner brand. I personally love Clinique’s tinted moisturizer that has an SPF 25. I apply it multiple times a day and no longer have discoloration issues. It also moisturizes my skin along with protecting it from the sun.

All in all, our relationship with our bodies is a lifelong journey. If you have acne it’s okay. It’s a natural part of life sometimes. But other times, it is your body trying to tell you something.

It’s up to you to listen. 💖

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