72 EAT YOUR WAY TO HEALTHY SKIN The skincare experts at Doctors Formula (https://doctorsformula.co.uk) say: What you eat significantly affects your skin’s overall health and appearance. Consuming a diet high in processed foods, sugary snacks and unhealthy fats can damage your skin’s appearance. These foods can contribute to inflammation in the body, which may manifest as acne, redness or dull skin. Additionally, diets lacking in essential nutrients such as vitamins A, C and E and omega-3 fatty acids can result in skin issues such as dryness, wrinkles and uneven tone. By prioritising a diet focused on whole, nutrient-dense foods, you can support your skin’s health from the inside out, leading to a more youthful and radiant complexion. For example, nuts are super-rich in various vitamins, minerals and antioxidants and are the go-to snack for many celebrities. Berries such as blueberries, strawberries and blackberries are collagen stimulating and contain nutrients such as vitamin C and ellagic acid, which help to provide a youthful glow and ease sun-induced UV skin pigmentation. What about starting your day with a smoothie containing seasonal berries, chai tea and a bit of almond milk, like Megan Fox? Green tea is also a good option. It isn’t only great for fat burning but is full of vitamins B2 and E, which help keep the optimum levels of collagen and aid in firming a youngerlooking skin structure while developing new skin cells. Dark leafy greens are a skincare staple. They contain high levels of chlorophyll, which helps protect your skin from premature ageing and inflammation. The darker the leafy green, the more chlorophyll it contains. If you fancy a treat, dark chocolate is a healthy choice. It’s filled with antioxidants that help to reduce dark spots on your skin and flavanol that can protect against sun damage. Since it’s loaded with skin-healing nutrients, this sweet treat can aid you in achieving youthful-looking skin. https://unsplash.com/@kaboompics ALL ABOUT THAT BASE What are the best ways to prepare my skin for our big day and the biggest pitfalls to avoid? BEAUTY PIE partnered with Kate Kerr, award-winning clinical facialist and skincare expert, to share five expert tips. Kate comments: For skin that’s not quite at its peak condition and may be dull, displaying small breakouts or slight rosacea, the top priority is to calm, strengthen and stabilise your skin before focusing on resurfacing and revitalisation. Generally, skin prep can start as early as six months in advance for more compromised skin, as it needs plenty of time for chronic inflammation to heal and repair. For those with healthy skin, six to eight weeks before the event will suffice. I strongly discourage trying new active skincare ingredients or different products right before the big day. Active skincare ingredients can be stimulating, which may initially cause initial irritation and redness. The aim is to awaken and invigorate the skin slowly, gradually introducing more active ingredients as it repairs itself. Introduce active ingredients no less than four months before the wedding. This means you will have at least three (if not four) skin cycles for your skin to adjust to the active ingredients and allow them to restore radiance, boost overall health and address any targeted concerns. To further stimulate, repair and rejuvenate, introduce regular bespoke clinical facials tailored to your skin concerns – once every four weeks. If professional facials aren’t an option, try giving yourself an at-home version. Cleanse the skin and apply your daily serums before performing a lymphatic drainage massage. Make sure the products you use are the same ones you’ve been using for the past few months, as now is not the time to experiment and add anything new to your skin. Check out: www.beautypie.com/shop/skincare and www.katekerrlondon.co.uk https://unsplash.com/@whynotnatali
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