Glow From Within: How Diet and Ayurveda Help for Perfect Skin

Do you ever feel like fighting an uphill battle trying to get healthy radiant glowing skin, don’t worry you are not alone suffering in this fast world. Countless products are promising you glowing skin, which makes us overlook the most important beauty secret. 

At We Herbal we believe that anyone can achieve a natural glow, just by having a healthy balanced diet while following an ayurvedic skincare approach.

Wanna know how? A healthy diet and ayurvedic skincare can make your skin naturally glow!

So stick with this and learn about how a healthy diet impacts your skin and about our ayurvedic superfood remedies, to get a naturally radiant complexion.

How a Healthy Diet Impacts Your Skin

Your skin thrives on nourishment from within, as it is your body’s largest organ. But how to do it?

1. Hydration is key

How to stay hydrated during the day

• Start your day with: A glass of warm water infused with lemon. In Ayurveda, this is beneficial for your digestive and detoxification systems.
• Don’t Guzzle sip: At least 3.7 liters of water for men and 2.7 liters of water for women is recommended for sipping throughout the day. Add 1 liter more if you live in a hot environment or if your day is full of excessive activities.
• Say “NO” to Ice-Cold Water: Drinking Ice-Cold Water can be soothing on a hot sunny day but drinking Cold Water can lead to poor digestion and toxin buildup. Because in ayurveda drinking cold water can dampen your digestive fire(Agni).

Drink According to Your Dosha: 

• Vata Types: Your Vata’s dry and cold nature can be calmed by sipping warm or hot water throughout the day to stay hydrated.
• Pitta Types: You can soothe your Pitta’s heat by sipping Room temperature or cool (no Ice-Cold)water throughout the day.
• Kapha Types: Kapha’s heaviness can be reduced by sipping Warm water with a slice of ginger which will also work to stimulate your digestion.

Signs You’re Not Sipping Enough Water

• Dry, Flaky skin.
• Infrequent urination or Dark Urine
• Fatigue or dizziness
• Headaches
• Poor concentration

If you have any of the above-mentioned signs increase your sipping quantity.

Anyway by following these tips you can stay hydrated throughout the day.

2. Eat the Rainbow

What does eating the Rainbow mean?

Eating the rainbow means Incorporating colorful fruits and vegetables into your diet like

Red: The types of foods that would be rich in lycopene and vitamin C, which will protect you against UV damage and boost collagen production.

Like

• Tomatoes
• Strawberries
• Red bell peppers

Orange/Yellow: The foods that will repair your skin tissues and promote a healthy glow. With its packed beta-carotene and Vitamin A.

Like

• Carrots
• Sweet Potatoes
• Oranges

Green: The green foods will detoxify your skin and promote cell repair. With its high chlorophyll and folate.

Like

• Spinach
• Kale
• Broccoli

Blue/Purple: Protect against oxidative stress and improve skin elasticity, by eating foods loaded with anthocyanins.

Like

• Blueberries
• Eggplant
• Blackberries

White: Fight acne and reduce inflammation by eating foods that contain allicin and quercetin.

Like

• Cauliflower
• Garlic
• Onions

We have Herbal tips for eating the rainbow

• A smoothie packed with spinach, blueberries, and strawberries to start your day.
• Making colorful salads with Cherry tomatoes, carrots, leafy greens, and purple cabbage to have as lunch or dinner.
• Fresh fruits and veggies like cucumbers, berries, and bell peppers for mid-morning or afternoon snack.
• A mixed roast of Sweet potatoes, broccoli, and red onions can be a delicious side dish to go along with dinner.
• You can add turmeric, garlic, and parsley-like spices and herbs for some extra flavors and skin benefits.

Ayurvedic Superfoods for glowing skin

When our nature has provided us with these powerful ingredients. For superfoods that will naturally help us to have a natural glow. So why use chemicals?

1. Turmeric: It reduces acne and even out skin tone, with its anti-inflammatory and brightening properties.

How to use: 

Drink: You can add a pinch to your morning warm lemon water to have a detoxifying start.

Face Mask: You can create a brightening and hydrating face mask, just by mixing turmeric with some honey and yogurt.

Cooking: You can add turmeric to your meals, such as curries, soups, and golden milk, to enjoy internal benefits.

Conclusion: Turmeric is best for all types of skin. But it will be more beneficial for those with dullness, dark spots, sun damage, and inflammation.

2. Amla: Fights with your ageing signs by boosting collagen production with its rich Vitamin C.

How to Use: 

Drink: You can make a refreshing, skin-boosting drink by simply adding amla powder to your morning drink or consuming fresh amla juice.

Hair and Skin Oil: You can nourish and rejuvenate your skin and hair, by using amla-infused oils.

Cooking: For a nutrient-packed meal, add fresh or powdered amla to chutneys, salads, or juices.

Conclusion: If you have aged, dull, or uneven skin tones then Amla is your best choice.

3. Aloe Vera: Your healing gets promoted from within. Because Aloe vera works as a cooling herb that soothes your irritated skin.

How to use:

Drink: For a detoxifying start add a splash of aloe vera juice in lukewarm water.

Face Mask: To make a calming and brightening mask mix aloe vera gel with honey and turmeric.

Topical Application: Simply applying aloe vera gel to your skin directly can instantly hydrate and soothe your skin. You can instantly cure fresh cuts, burns, and sunburn by applying aloe vera instantly on them.

Conclusion: If your skin is Dry and sensitive, you have acne-prone skin, fresh cuts or burns then incorporating aloe vera is your best choice.

4. Tulsi: Tulsi helps purify your blood, by working as a powerful detoxifier, leaving you with clearer skin.

How to Use: 

Tea: For stress relief and detoxification add tulsi leaves to your tea.

Face Steam: To open your pores and cleanse your skin. In hot water add tulsi leaves and steam your face with it.

Cooking: Using fresh tulsi leaves in your soups, salads, or as a garnish, you can add flavor to it while enjoying its benefits.

Conclusion: If you have Acne-prone, aging, or stressed skin then go with tulsi.

So how to add these superfoods into your routine?

• Morning Ritual: Have warm water mixed with a splash of aloe vera juice and turmeric for a detoxifying start.
• Midday Boost: To rejuvenate your skin, sipping on tulsi tea or an amla drink.
• Meals: Turmeric in your curries, tulsi in soups, and amla in salads, like this you can add these superfoods to your regular meals.
• Topical Treatments: You can create DIY face masks with honey and turmeric, or apply aloe vera gel directly on your skin as a moisturizer.

These are the things that make it into your daily habit and have healthy and glowing skin for life