Skin care has always been very important to me. I became obsessed with it when I was 10 years old. That is when I started trying prevent future wrinkles. Very funny, I know! I plan to do another post on my anti-aging tips that I began way back then that have actually served me well into my 30’s. This post is all about how I prevent pimples (not wrinkles, but I’m sure some of this helps, too). This is a two-part series on skin care. The first is about what I consume that has helped improve my skin (from my personal experience). The second part is all about what I place on my skin topically that has helped. Keep reading to learn how I was able to achieve pimple-free, clear skin that I don’t have to worry about anymore.
(This video was recorded in 2015. An updated version is coming soon. However, most of these tips still serve me 5 years later).
How to prevent breakout and have clear skin? It’s something that many people desire. I have figured out what works for me, and I am sharing it in my Youtube video. Watch the entire video, which I filmed makeup, to see what helped me achieve clear skin.
Here is a list of things that I eat/consume to improve my skin:
- Fermented Cod Liver Oil
This is a supplement that I take daily. It probably would be a surprise to most of my close friends, because I am well-known for being a low meat eater. So much so that many people believe I am a complete vegan. However, I do focus on eating plant-based most of the time, this to me, is not like digesting animal flesh daily, so I don’t mind using it. Plus, I have only seen great benefits to my skin. This fish oil seems to add a nice, natural oil to my skin that is protective (not greasy). There are vitamins and minerals in fermented cod liver oil like omega 3 fatty acids, omega 6 fatty acids, vitamin A, and vitamin D.
Personally, I purchase Green Pastures Fermented Cod Liver Oil (click to purchase). I have used this brand only for many years. I once read that fermented cod liver oil was processed in a better way to retain more nutrients. I haven’t looked back since.
- Coconut Oil
I know, I know…it’s getting pretty oily, but hear me out. I wasn’t consuming enough healthy fats in my diet before, which led to dull skin. For radiant, clear skin I add Fermented Cod Liver Oil and Coconut Oil to my daily diet. Everyone seems to love coconut oil. It was the trendy staple idea to have for beauty and for health for a long time. Although there are skeptics who aren’t buying into the coconut oil miracle, I must say that I noticed positive differences in my skin and even my blood sugar levels when I started to consume coconut oil.
Sometimes I would use coconut oil for cooking, and other times I would take a spoonful of coconut oil because I wanted to make sure I got the lauric acid it proves. Lauric acid is found in breastmilk, and consuming it while breastfeeding a baby can actually increase the amount of lauric acid in the mother’s breastmilk. This is a positive thing because lauric acid helps support the immune system.
Coconut oil is known for improving the moisture content of the skin. My skin has been thankful for coconut oil ever since it became “trendy”. For me, this is something that will not being going out of style anytime soon.
- Probiotics
Gut health is so important for many functions of the body. The skin can definitely show what is going on internally in your gut. Probiotics are filled with a bacteria that your gut needs to be healthy and properly digest food for nutrient absorption. After taking probiotics for a few years I saw some significant health benefits, one of which was clear skin.
When your gut is healthy and clear it will show in my skin. I liked to purchase Dr. Ohira’s Probiotics from amazon. This brand was suggested by a nutritionist named Kimberly Snyder (I’m a big fan of hers). She now has her own line of probiotics called Solluna SBO Probiotics, and I have used her brand for the last 2 years (maybe longer).
Make sure you check out part 2 where I discuss the facial products I use to help with maintaining clear, even tone, radiant skin.
