It was long believed that having beautiful skin was primarily due to the beauty products we used. We now know that this isn't entirely true. Of course, creams are valuable aids to the good health of our skin, but we can no longer separate beauty from our lifestyle, our emotions, and our environment. It's time to take a new look at our face thanks to holistic beauty.
Holistic beauty, a global beauty
Today, having superb skin is no longer just about buying the most expensive cream on the market. From the Greek "holos," which means "whole," holistic beauty considers that our appearance is not only linked to external action—skincare, makeup—but begins "within." Beautiful skin first requires that we feel good... in our own skin! Holistic beauty offers a holistic awareness, beyond purely plastic beauty. It offers a vision that is intended to be more complete and nuanced. The condition of our skin is therefore inherent to who we are: our diet, our state of mind, our lifestyle, our sensations, etc. These are all pillars on which holistic beauty is based.
The importance of what you put inside
The skin is a huge organ. If the cells in our body need to be nourished, so do those in our skin! We'll give you a thousand guesses: our diet plays a decisive role in the appearance of our skin. Unfortunately, there's no miracle diet for beautiful skin. You'll need to adapt your menus according to your needs, your age, and your preferences. However, a few rules remain universal. Our skin loves vitamins (fresh, organic, and seasonal fruits and vegetables), trace elements (dried fruits, oilseeds, legumes), essential fatty acids (fish, oils), and antioxidants (blackberries, raspberries, dried beans). This may seem obvious, but drinking enough water hydrates the skin and also contributes to its optimal health.
On the contrary, certain foods should be limited:
Industrially processed products disrupt the sebaceous glands;
Dairy products promote inflammatory skin conditions;
Refined sugar accelerates premature skin aging;
Tobacco and its smoke contain toxic products that attack the skin and make the complexion gray and dull.
Don't worry, be happy!
Stress is beauty's number one enemy. We're well aware of the effects stress has on our bodies: tension, stiffness, and excessive sweating. However, we often forget that the same is true for our skin. The brain and epidermis are closely linked. When the brain isn't feeling well, it releases cortisol, the stress hormone, throughout the body—including the skin.
The result: the skin is weakened and minor discomforts appear. Blemishes and spots appear, and existing imbalances worsen. Oily skin will produce even more sebum, and sensitive skin will produce even more. To avoid these unpleasant symptoms, there's only one solution: naturally lower your body's cortisol levels.
Everyone has their own solution. Some need to exercise, others choose peace and quiet with a meditation or cardiac coherence session, and still others prefer to cook or do nothing on their couch. While it's easy to feel helpless in stressful situations, rest assured that it's possible to find solutions and take action!
A new look at cosmetics
The skin envelops the body in a protective barrier that constantly interacts with our external and internal environment. It must therefore be pampered. To do this, we use products that meet its needs, nothing more and nothing less. According to the philosophy of holistic beauty, taking care of your skin is a special moment when we realize that we want to do good to our epidermis, to give it what it asks for. It is a moment of deep connection with ourselves. The idea is also to take a positive and kind look at our face. To accept it as it is, in its perfect imperfection, without trying to hide its flaws, but rather to reveal its assets!