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A Radical New Way To Look At Skin Care

tristenheath
Jun 19, 2016
2 min read

Get this: when it comes to skin health, what we put IN our bodies is actually more important than what we put ON them. We know… crazy, but true. It's like this, the fence in your yard has seen much better days, it's loose and falling apart. It’s cracking at different places. However, you have a certain amount of money to fix it. You can buy different colors of paint to cover up all the problems of this fence, or you can buy some new beautiful wood to replace it. The right choice is obvious. It's so important to invest in ourselves by giving our bodies the key nutrients they need to produce beautiful younger looking skin! We’re going to tell you what those key nutrients are, and how to slow down the aging process!

Our skin is constantly being attacked by free radicals, highly reactive molecules that are both produced by our bodies and circulating in the air around us. Luckily, Antioxidants come to our rescue by neutralizing these existing free radicals so they don't damage our skin. If you've seen a peeled apple turn brown, you've seen oxidation in action. As Antioxidants block the effects of these free radicals, they end up being oxidized. This is why it's important to constantly replenish your supply of Antioxidants.

A great source of Antioxidants can be found in organic berries, but the benefit of these berries doesn't just stop with Antioxidants. Strawberries, blueberries, cranberries, and raspberries contain another key nutrient for youthful skin called Anthocyanin. Anthocyanins, which are responsible for the deep blue, red and purple colors of these fruits, reinforce and strengthen collagen, which is the key structural protein in our skin that provides youthful elasticity. Another powerhouse nutrient for your skin is Alpha Linolenic Acid. This omega-3 essential fatty acid is derived from flax seed. It's considered essential, because it cannot be produced by the human body. Alpha Linolenic Acid provides anti-inflammatory, moisturizing and healing support. It also helps fight acne and softens the skin. The cherry on top to all these super nutrients for your skin is Resveratrol. Resveratrol is found in the Japanese fleece flower, and has a huge roll in skin regeneration. In the process of skin regeneration it's important to note that young-looking skin is evidence of young healthy skin cells. Our old skin cells are replaced by new ones at a remarkable rate. It only takes about a month for your skin to completely renew itself. However, the older we get, the slower this process becomes. Visible signs of aging, such as dull skin, begin when old cells outnumber new cells. While there's no way to entirely stop skin cells from aging, resveratrol encourages your body to expend energy maintaining healthy tissue, which extends the lifespan of cells and keeps your skin glowing. The Healthy Skoop B-Lovely Plant-Based Beauty Shake combines all these super nutrients into one delicious and convenient shake, so that you can get your beauty on the go!