Let’s Talk About Resetting Your Gut
The new year has arrived and we’re emerging from the silly season having indulged in feasts and celebrations galore. While our bellies and hearts are full from quality time with loved ones, it can often be to the detriment of our skin and gut health. Feelings of low vitality, digestive disturbance and a more congested, lacklustre skin are all signs that it’s time to invest in our gut and skin health to repair any damage the festive season may have caused.
Cue the ultimate Glo Gut Reset. A gut reset can be the first place to start when getting your skin back on track for the new year. The gut plays a pivotal role in skin health, with the two systems intrinsically connected. We often see poor gut health manifest in the skin through congestion, breakouts, comprised barrier health and an overall dull, tired appearance. If New Years resolution is to improve your overall health and rejuvenate your skin, here are our top tips to help you get there.
Less is more
Keep your skin routine simple. Excessively using products can overstimulate and stress the skin, doing more harm than good. To achieve your glow, focus on hydration. Our go to and in-haus fave is Cosmedix Surge. A supercharged hydration boosting serum that will leave your skin feeling brighter and plumper. In peak summer it is vital to be protecting your skin when enjoying the sun. Our absolute favourite SPF is O Cosmetics Mineral Pro 30+. A zinc-based sunscreen that will let your skin breathe but also keep the UV damage at bay. The tinted option is divine for those “no-makeup” days.
Eat the rainbow
Pack your plate with loads of colourful, nutrient-dense food to not only support wellness but also your skin health. During the festive period it’s easy to neglect fruits and veggies, so enjoying leafy vegetables, dark crimson berries and bright citrus hues will not only keep you feeling well but the antioxidants will help support the gut microbiome and overall skin health. Inner beauty support is also critical. The Gut Primer from The Beauty Chef is formulated with slippery elm and milk thistle to sooth, repair and strengthen the gut, and is a must-have to help support a healthy digestive system.We also love The Beauty Chef Cleanse, a high-fibre greens powder that aids liver function and regularity with fibre from banana starch and Jerusalem artichoke.
Hydration, hydration, hydration
Hydration is crucial during the summer months, and especially after excess alcohol consumption. Drinking plenty of water will help flush out toxins in the lymphatic system, keep us regular, prime the gut microbiome and nourish our skin cells from within. We recommend adding The Beauty Chef Hydration Booster to your water intake, as it is flush with electrolytes to amplify hydration - and is a deliciously sweet coconut flavour!
Restful sleep
Compromised sleep is often a trademark of the silly season, leaving the skin looking dull and sluggish, and ultimately disrupting the skin’s immunity. Reaching deeper levels of sleep (REM) is important for optimal skin functionality but also for gut repair and rejuvenation. If getting to sleep is challenging for you, we recommend utilising The Beauty Chef Supergenes Sleep capsules to aid and support a much deeper more restful sleep.
Planning a visit to Glo Haus to kick off the New Year?
We suggest tacking on an LED Facial which will wake up your skin cells to help them function optimally and give your skin that juicy, plump glow. Alternatively if you’re feeling congested our PRIN Lymphatic Facial is a must. Designed to increase blood circulation and increase detoxification, this treatment results in healthy glowing skin with no down time.