Springtime Glow-Up.

Patients often ask me what the secret is to getting rid of dull skin, acne, and redness to create a beautiful glow.

Here are some of my favorite tips to give you the healthy glow you are looking for:

Hydrate!: Drinking plenty of water helps with keeping your skin clear of blemishes and supports healthy elasticity. I aim for at least 64 ounces daily.
Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables: Foods such as bell peppers, citrus, and kiwi contain vitamin C to brighten the skin. Spinach, carrots, and sweet potato contain vitamin A which is protective of the skin barrier.
ADDRESS your STRESS: Leading science shows a link between stress levels and skin health (Chen & Lyga, 2014). Practice mindful habits that may help to lower stress such as yoga, meditation, and journaling.
Sleep: The skin produces new collagen as you sleep. Chronic sleep deprivation has been linked to increased signs of aging and lower satisfaction with appearance (Oyetakin-White et al., 2015).
Products I'm Loving: Alastin Skin Nectar, Facile Reverse Serum, Tizo AM Replenish (Links below)

Links

Citations:

Chen, Y., Lyga, J. Brain-skin connection: stress, inflammation and skin aging. Inflamm Allergy

Drug Targets. 2014;13(3):177-90. doi: 10.2174/1871528113666140522104422. PMID: 24853682; PMCID: PMC4082169.

Oyetakin-White, P., Suggs, A., Koo, B., Matsui, M.S., Yarosh, D., Cooper, K.D,. Baron, E.D.

Does poor sleep quality affect skin ageing? Clin Exp Dermatol. 2015 Jan;40(1):17-22.

doi: 10.1111/ced.12455. Epub 2014 Sep 30. PMID: 25266053.

It's never too late to take good care of your skin. Be good to your skin and your skin will be good to you.