Beautiful Skin: 8 Tips for Radiant Skin

Our Skin: A Marvel

With a size of approximately 1.6 to 2 square meters, the skin is our largest organ. At the same time, it is also one of the most versatile. Our skin protects us from the outside world and also supports the functions of the intestines, lungs, and kidneys. It is also a mirror of our soul, but not only that. Our lifestyle, habits, and diet are also reflected on it. Join us in uncovering the secret to beautiful skin!

8 Tips for a Radiant Complexion

1. The beauty foods really help.

Our skin forms from the inside out. Therefore, our diet influences the condition of our skin at least as much as external care. Berries, cabbage, and herbs contain many antioxidants. These antioxidants capture aggressive oxygen molecules, so-called free radicals. Fresh fruits and nuts such as almonds and Brazil nuts are also real beauty foods, as their vitamin C, zinc, and selenium directly support our skin cells in their formation from within.

2. Issue: Too much sugar

Did you know that sugar can make your skin look older? According to dermatologists, one of the reasons is the so-called "glycation". In simple terms, sugar molecules react with the collagen fibers in our skin. Excessive sugar consumption leads to the hardening of our tissues. The result is premature skin aging. Depending on how often and how much sugar we consume, we can reduce the effects of glycation.

Pickel & Co.: The cause lies deeper

Scientists are increasingly understanding the microbiome of our gut. They have found that impure skin is also related to a disrupted gut flora. In a study with over 13,000 participants suffering from impure skin, a disproportionately high number also reported gut problems. By improving their gut flora, not only did their gut function improve, but also their skin. You can read here how to help your gut flora get back in balance with the right nutrition.

4. Drinking water: Even more important than you think!

Our cells are composed of about 60 percent water. Researchers recently proved that the skin is better perfused and therefore better supplied with oxygen and nutrients just 30 minutes after drinking two glasses of water. Two liters a day should be the goal. Can't manage that? We can help you with our free water tracker in the LaVita App.

5. Stay away from unnecessary toxins

Our skin cells only work optimally when toxins do not disrupt their metabolism. The liver is responsible for this in our body. Sufficient water and the right nutrition support the organ in carrying out its detoxification work. Sugar, unhealthy fats, and white flour hinder its detoxification function. If you would like to give your liver a "spring cleaning," you can find our 7-day liver detox program with a nutrition plan to download here.

TipTo avoid unnecessarily burdening our skin with toxins from cosmetic products, use TOXFOX. This is an app for your smartphone that detects, based on the product barcode, whether hormonally active substances are used in a skincare product. The app was developed by the BUND and can be downloaded for free from the App Store or Google Play Store.

Against the signs of the times

Our skin metabolism relies on a variety of important nutrients from our diet: Biotin (Vitamin H), Niacin (Vitamin B3), and Vitamin B2 contribute to maintaining normal skin. Also, the trace elements iodine and zinc. Through natural metabolic processes, as well as stress or high UV radiation exposure, free radicals are formed in the skin, which disrupt cell functions. Antioxidants protect the skin cells and important nutrients from the attacks of free radicals. Among others, vitamin C, vitamin E, and selenium contribute to protecting cells from oxidative stress. Sufficient hydration facilitates the exchange of nutrients. The skin appears firmer and healthier.

7. Beauty in Sleep

While we sleep, our metabolism and cell division are working at full speed. Our body produces, among other things, melatonin and somatropin, which support the nightly repair mechanism of our skin. Therefore, getting good sleep is also important for our skin. Are you having trouble sleeping? Here you will find the best tips for restful sleep and to find out why this is more related to our diet than many people think.

8. Stabilize the skin barrier

Our skin, similar to our gut, has its own microbiome. It consists of thousands of different bacteria. Not all of them are bad. When the community of bacteria is in balance, the beneficial ones keep the bad ones in check, thus ensuring healthy skin. Our skin flora also interacts closely with our immune system and our gut flora, as many defense reactions occur on our outer protective barrier as well as in our gut. When the immune system and gut are in balance, this also has a positive effect on our skin flora.