Your Skin Needs a Balanced Diet Too

At The Glowcery we always stress the importance eating a balanced diet—filling your plate with a mix of vitamins, healthy fats, and nourishing ingredients to fuel your body. But did you know your skin needs the same thing? That’s right! Just like your body thrives on wholesome, nutrient-packed meals, your skin craves the right blend of hydration, antioxidants, and exfoliation to stay healthy and glowing. Think of your skincare routine as your skin's very own grocery list, made up of ingredients that will work together to keep it nourished, protected, and radiant.

Fats & Oils – Deep Hydration for a Smooth Glow 🥑🥥

In the same way that healthy fats like avocados, nuts, and olive oil are essential to your diet for giving you energy and glowing skin, fats and oils are just as crucial in your skincare routine. Healthy fats, aka omega essential fatty acids, help to hydrate and lock in moisture, keeping your skin soft and plump.

• What to look for: Natural oils like avocado oil, sweet almond oil, and coconut oil are rich in essential fatty acids that nourish and hydrate your skin from the inside out.
• How it helps: Deeply hydrates dry skin, supports a healthy skin barrier, and promotes elasticity.

Just like you’d add avocado to your smoothie, using a product with nourishing oils will help you to lock in long-lasting moisture to the skin. 

Vitamins – Brighten & Protect with Fresh Fruits & Veggies 🍊🥕

Vitamins are the superheroes of skincare! Think of them like the fresh fruits and vegetables in your diet, packed with antioxidants and nutrients that protect your body and skin from harmful free radicals. Just as a good serving of citrus or carrots can give you that radiant glow from within, your skincare routine needs vitamins to keep your skin looking youthful and vibrant.

• What to look for: Vitamin C (found in citrus, berries, and green leafy vegetables) for brightening and protecting against environmental stress. Vitamin A (found in carrots and sweet potatoes) to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
• How it helps: Protects against sun damage, brightens the complexion, and promotes skin regeneration for anti-aging benefits.

Add a vitamin-packed serum such as a Tomato Tonic Fragrance Free Serum or Clean Greens Superfood Serum to your routine, and watch as your skin's natural glow is restored.

Detox – Purify & Soothe with Greens & Fresh Veggies 🥒🥬

Greens are your skin’s best friend when it comes to detoxing. Just as you’d juice up  spinach, kale, and cucumber for a nutrient-dense green juice, your skincare needs detoxifying and soothing ingredients to keep your skin clear, calm, and balanced. Think of them as your skin’s internal cleanse.

• What to look for: Cucumber (a natural source of hydration and soothing properties), aloe vera, and green tea (packed with antioxidants and anti-inflammatory benefits).
• How it helps: Purifies the skin, soothes redness, and reduces puffiness. Great for those with sensitive or acne-prone skin.

The perfect skincare detox is just like a refreshing green juice, clearing away toxins and leaving your skin feeling calm, balanced, and rejuvenated.

Exfoliation – The Essential Spring Clean for Your Skin 🍋🍓 

Just as you need to scrub and clean your fruits and veggies before eating them, your skin benefits from exfoliation to remove dead skin cells and reveal a fresh, radiant layer. Exfoliation is like a spring clean for your skin, helping to renew and refresh your complexion.

• What to look for: A gentle exfoliator with natural acids like alpha-hydroxy acids (AHAs) or beta-hydroxy acids (BHAs), such as lemon, strawberry, or papaya enzymes.
• How it helps: Removes dead skin cells, unclogs pores, and promotes smoother, brighter skin.

Our Blue Dew Fruit Enzyme Cleanser contains both papaya and pineapple enzymes to gently brighten uneven tone. Exfoliating regularly, just like cleaning up your diet, helps reveal a clear, glowing complexion that’s ready to absorb all the goodness from your skincare products.

Just as we eat a variety of foods to give our bodies the nutrients they need, our skin also requires a well-balanced routine with hydration, vitamins, detoxifying ingredients, and exfoliation. When your skincare is a mix of these powerful ingredients, it can provide your skin with the nourishment and protection it needs to look and feel its healthiest. 

Written by Roshanne Dorsett