12/02/2024
You need to learn to respect your skin.
Skin is a site of response. What you see happening to the skin is a RESPONSE to what it is experiencing on both the inside & the outside.
On the inside most of the trauma comes from inflammation which is a result of chronic stress, poor diet, poor digestion, poor nutrient absorption, emotional distress, poor sleep, & infection, among other things.
On the outside the skin is bombarded with pollution, weather, products, treatments, & all your indiscretions. Thankfully skin is a semi permeable BARRIER and can fend off "most" assaults (your own hands & your bright ideas are often the worst offenders).
Your age determines which stage of decline your cells are experiencing. Each age group experiences this decline both on the inside & the outside of the skin. As you age these issues become more visually apparent. Genetics also play a role in how skin responds both internally & externally. To respect the skin, take these things into consideration.
The greatest disrespect is that most people don't treat the two sides of the skin appropriately. They either neglect one side (estheticians typically neglect the inside, while nutritionists typically neglect the outside), or they treat both sides the same, as if what's good for one side must be good for the other side. Both ways are what create unwanted responses in the skin.
Appropriate diet & appropriate skincare are the two things that will benefit the skin most.
Cells are made of meat & fat, so eat plenty of both to build your cells. Cells need hydration & a way to move water in & out so drink plenty of water with minerals & eat plenty of salt.
External skin barrier should remain intact, avoid excessive exfoliation & opt for enzyme treatments over acid treatments.
Keep skin topically hydrated & moisturized so skin enzymes function optimally. Use appropriate skincare that is formulated with principles instead of kitchen concoctions.
Respect the skin as a functioning organ with different needs for the inside & the outside. If you see a response on the skin, what caused it?
