I am often told that I have a nice
complexion, and the first question is always ‘What do you use on it?’ My
response usually results in a disappointed look (‘supermarket products’) so I
thought I would go through exactly what I think helps make for a glowing and
healthy look.
I
drink a ton of water.
Starting first thing in the morning, I drink a glass when I wake up. Then more
after my cup of tea and I sip all day. If I go out in the car, I take an 800ml
(27 oz) refillable water bottle and I always finish it before I return, even if
it’s just to the supermarket and back. Water, water, water. The more you drink,
the more you want it.
I love the analogy of a pot plant. Think how a neglected little-watered pot plant
looks compared with one that is watered regularly. Years ago when I lived next door to my great
aunt, she exclaimed at how good my outdoor terracotta pots looked and they did!
They were blooming with big, lush plants covered in trumpet-shaped petunia flowers. ‘What do you do to them?’ she asked me. ‘Water
them every day’ I said, and it was true.
That’s all I did.
I eat a lot of fat. I used to joke that camembert and brie was
responsible for my plumped up skin, but now I am thinking it is perhaps
true. I also eat butter, olive oil,
avocado oil/avocados, eggs, coconut, raw nuts and take fish oil capsules. I like the premise of the ‘Low Carb High Fat’
movement, because it’s good to lower your intake of carbs and processed foods
not only for skin beauty but your health as well. You also need to have higher
fat to keep you satiated when you do that though. Since I started being more mindful of these
two things a few months ago I’ve noticed my hair has become oilier which I
think is a great thing for glowing skin and youthfulness.
I purposely keep a
calm and serene life. I don’t let
myself get worked up over the little things in anymore and am always aiming for
a peaceful existence; letting people be who they are,
creating order and routine for myself and having kind self-talk. Stressy
high-drama people have more wrinkles, I’m sure of it! I value being easy-going,
both for my own benefit and for those around me.
I also don’t pack too much into my life. I’d rather it feel open and free and ready
for anything. I prefer lots of
unstructured time and a wish-list of things I’d like to do that day. Some days I’ll happily tick off my to-do list
and others I’ll write one out and happily ignore it :)
I fill my mind with
pleasant things. I read feel-good books
such as cheery chick-lit and inspiring non-fiction. I journal happy inspiration for myself. I play pretty music when at home. I write about what makes me feel happy. I dress and groom in a way that makes me feel
successful every day. I surround myself
with beauty wherever possible. It takes minimal
effort to have the bed made first thing and the house tidied up.
I fill my body with
nutrition. I eat much, much less
sugar and processed foods than I used to. This has happened over time; I simply
didn’t replace foods that I knew weren’t chic nor healthy once they were gone,
and because we don’t live near to a supermarket it was a bother to go out if I
had a craving. I started replacing
bought items such as gravy mixes with more natural alternatives. I particularly focused on anything made with
canola or vegetable oils after reading how highly processed and inflammatory to
the body they are. This helped me
effortless remove potato chips from my life.
‘The Magic Pill’ documentary on Netflix instantly helped with this – it’s
an illuminating watch that will get you all fired up.
You can also read two of my most popular posts on having beautiful skin
here and
here.
What about you? What is
your best tip for a happy and vibrant skin-tone from the inside out? I’d love you to share.
~Fiona~
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PPS. The image on this post is a throwback to summer in Auckland. I love winter, but I'm really craving some warmer weather right now!
