Physical Health: The Important Connection to Skincare

Ever thought of your skin as not just a pretty face? Of course, yours is a complexion you want to keep flawless, glowing and youthful, but essentially your skin is an organ. And the largest organ you have. This organ has a big role to play. So your physical health is important! Your skin is responsible for guarding against UV radiation and pollution and even helping fight off infection. That’s quite the task! So, what can you do to help your skin? Lots! And there are even signs to take note of when you need to up your game.

Physical Health: What Your Skin is Trying to Say To You

Think of your skin as a dashboard and when there’s something going on inside your body, a warning light pops up. In other words, that breakout might mean something deeper than just a pimple. That’s why understanding the Pillars of Health will guide you in interpreting not only your skin, but your body’s functioning better. Want a healthier system? Learn those cues from your skin. For example, your gut plays a critical role not just on your overall health but with your skin health too. A common gut issue and it’s linked skin conditions is known to be inflammatory bowel disease and psoriasis and atopic dermatitis (eczema). And, even simply dry skin may be a sign your gut needs attention, especially if you’re struggling but haven’t had a diagnosis or even support with the issue.

Sick and Tired? There’s Skincare For That

Understanding that when you’re going through a period of ill health – or just when you’re stressed – your skin is going to mirror your physical state, helps you manage your skincare better. And also find solutions to happier skin. Again, it’s about the connection; seeing the body as a holistic unit that responds during the ups and downs of life. Any and every skin needs hydration, and that’s vital for a healthy functioning skin barrier. Even winter colds and flu sucks the moisture out of skin leaving it looking dull and feeling dry. Treat this systemically (and get an amazing immune boosting kick) through a super-dose of Vitamin C in the Jet Fuel IV Infusion. For your skin, layer on a barrier repair cream for nourishment and healing. Ensuring your skin barrier is strong is the difference between a skin that deals with what life throws at it or not. It means keeping water loss balanced from the inside out and locking moisture in for a hydrated complexion. If your skin barrier is weak (which can happen if you get sick) enter dryness, itchy or flaky skin.

Lastly? Get Ready For Action!

Yes, exercise – even just walking – keeps you physically healthy. However, it also helps you keep that glow going. Any work outs that up your heart rate and stimulate blood circulation like cycling, running, swimming and walking is good for the skin. So, smooth on the sunscreen and layer up against the winter cold and move your body. It’s something your skin will thank you for. See how that body and skin connection works? You’re acing this