My Top 10 Ten Tips for Gorgeous Skin

1. Protect/rebuild your digestive tract with a colostrum supplement (I like Sovereign Labs Colostrum Powder). For 6 months I took it first and last thing and then for maintenance I take it once a day. About once a month, I do a 24-36 hr fast and I will take 2T. 4x a day to stabilize my blood sugar and provide extra building blocks for my body to repair during my fast.
2. Take a probiotic daily with 2 or 3 of your meals. I like Dr. Tobias and Garden of Life brands. Having a healthy gut biome is the cornerstone of eradicating skin problems. Feeding the good bacteria is key. This will likely improve digestion and elimination as well. When our skin is unhappy it’s the gut bugs that likely started it!
3. Reduce the bad gut bacteria (Candida, SIBO/small intestine bacterial overgrowth, etc.) by taking one teaspoon of coconut oil late at night and again before resuming eating the next day. Keep it 1-2 hrs away from food to maximize its effectiveness in the intestine. After 7 -10 days the improvement in digestion (and skin!) will be obvious.
4. Eat a low glycemic diet of organic whole foods. Avoid simple carbs in all forms: refined grains, alcohol, sugars, and sweet drinks. I promise, after you get past the initial withdrawal phase of your sugar detox, you won’t miss them. And your health will improve, your healthy weight will reveal itself as your norm, and you will feel fantastic!
5. Exfoliate at least 3x week. Gently dry brush, use your body scrub, and gentle facial exfoliant. When we gently slough off the top layer of skin, we stimulate new cells to be produced, increase circulation, and improve our glow. The key words are gentle and consistent.
6. Massage your skin daily. Use a gua sha, fascia blaster, or your strong hands and firmly massage your skin in upward/circular strokes with a good oil. There are a plethora of facial oils on the market now for this very purpose. You can find good almond, apricot, jojoba, or luxury body oils as well. The combination of stimulating circulation and adding moisture is great for skin.
7. Sleep well! I suggest a digital sunset of 7pm (no screens after this time—most nights).  Living by soft/candle light to wind down and cue the production of melatonin for good sleep is soothing. Create a sleep ritual you love to unwind your mind and body. Getting your beauty sleep is more than a phrase…its a reality.
8. Invest in gentle and effective skin care. I exfoliate gently in the morning and do a 3-5 min face oil and gua sha routine on my face and neck. Then I dab on eye serum. At night its a gentle cleanse, serum, eye cream, another face/neck massage and extra cream if my skin is thirsty. I use a mask 2-3 times a week for extra care.
9. Invest in a few all star makeup products and use them subtly. I like Westman Atelier foundation stick, Victoria Beckham eye liner, and Chantecaille Lipsticks. I also like to comb my brows and pat on an organic fragrance balm. Simple but elevating routines are easier to keep up over time.
10. Be active in your day. Walk across the house rather than yelling for a family member, take the stairs, clean and beautify your space, cook something from scratch most meals, take walks to connect rather than sitting to eat/drink, and prioritize your sex life. Being active is key. That said, I incorporate “exercise” before breakfast and again before dinner most days. It varies from 20 -60 minutes and I flow with what my body needs intensity wise. Have a good workout plan but be flexible so that you don’t get in an “all or nothing” state. A gentle stroll or yoga on the floor still counts, and will eventually get you closer to more intense forms of exercise. Consistency creates long term results.

Cheering you on,
Rachel