You can help repair your skin's barrier by simplifying your skin care regime, using natural products with a suitable pH, and using a moisturizer that contains humectants like botanical hyaluronic acid.
BUT That's Not All!
Read on to see how beautiful skin is truly an inside-outside job and not complicated at all!
What Causes Thin Skin?
Aging, sun exposure, genetics, certain medications and harsh chemical skin care products all play a role in thinning skin. These can also weaken the skin and blood vessels in the skin.
How Can I Strengthen My Skin Barrier Naturally?
Take an extra gentle approach, opting for the mildest products that still do the job. Forgo harsh scrubs, rough buffing tools, drying masks and use a natural alpha hydroxy exfoliant product instead.
Eat foods that are rich in vitamins A, C and E. These vitamins not only repair worn out tissues in the body, but also slow down the aging process. Foods rich in vitamin C help to increase collagen production, which aids in thickening the skin over time.
Foods that are rich in vitamin C include citrus fruits, oranges, kiwi fruit, broccoli, tomatoes and cauliflower.
Foods that are rich in vitamin E are olive oil, avocados, broccoli, pumpkin, papayas, mangoes and tomatoes.
Foods rich in vitamin A include oranges, pumpkin, sweet potatoes, spinach and carrots.
It's also been shown repeatedly that omega-3 fatty acids as in salmon, sardines, caviar, cod liver oil, flaxseed oil, etc. are chocked full of omega-3's. These types of foods are essential for increasing collagen production, and therefore, making our skin stronger and improving the barrier function of our skin.
Natural Skin Care Products Like Dr. Lucy's Will Aid in Thickening the Skin...
We have found skin – like yours – that has been treated with natural ingredients like in the Dr. Lucy natural skin care products, becomes stronger, thicker and more dynamic.
Many different chemicals are used in commercial cosmetics. Some of them, such as retinols and steroids, can cause serious problems. When they also include water-from unknown sources that may be highly polluted plus animal products that come from things we don’t want to think about. We do know that these products send our already aging skin into “overdrive”, this wreaks havoc on our hormones, soft tissues, etc., causes us to age faster!
To You and Your Beautiful Skin!
Rebecca
P.S. Remember, the Dr. Lucy products are designed to strengthen and thicken your skin...naturally!
P.P.S. We would love to have you share your Bonjour French Friday with friends, family or anyone you think might need a little natural skin care help and encouragement! Merci!