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Health
Nutritional Yeast.
Nutritional yeast is incred-
ibly high in B vitamins—in
fact, one tablespoon gives
you your daily dose! Get-
ting in your daily B's can
help reduce inflammation
and acne, plus it's a tasty substitute for dairy, which can trigger some skin-sensitive individuals. The power of nutritional yeast can also be absorbed when applied topically and it also acts as a gentle exfoliant.
Probiotics.
Foods rich in probiotics
and good bacteria like
kombucha, low-sugar co-
conut yogurt, raw sauer-
kraut, and kimchee are
not only delicious but are
good for your gut. Coconut yogurt is a beauty go-to. Apply it topically to help balance the good bacteria on your skin.
Matcha powder.
Matcha, a finely ground
powder of green tea, is
known for its high levels of
antioxidants and ability to
provide a cool, calm, and
collected energy. Sip on it to boost energy and sup- port happy brain waves. When applied to the skin, matcha has the same uplifting, brightening power. The Brightening Matcha Face Mask mixes matcha with raw honey, parsley, and cucumber for an extra-hydrating glow.
Turmeric.
Turmeric is one of the most
anti-inflammatory healing
foods on the planet. Dash
some in your morning bone
broth, along with some
freshly ground black pepper, which increases its bioavailability by 2,000 percent. When applied top- ically, it has the same anti-inflammatory super power. Pair it with raw honey and brightening lemon for a healing face mask.
Raw Honey.
Honey is a healer. Sip on this po-
tent liquid gold with lemon and a
dash of apple cider vinegar and
watch your sore throat melt away.
You can thank its antibacterial
qualities for this, and the same
rings true when applied to the skin. It is particularly great for acne and excels at healing the skin. This is often the base of many homemade face masks due to its antimicrobial, hydrat- ing and gentle exfoliating power.
Apple Cider Vinegar.
Have you ever heard the saying your
skin is a reflection of your digestion?
That's where raw apple cider vine-
gar comes in. It can help to balance
and restore good gut bacteria, im-
proving digestion, which in turn im-
proves skin. Try having a teaspoon
in the morning or even a teaspoon
before each meal with a little water. When applied topically, it can help to balance skin and keep bacteria (aka acne) at bay. It can be strong on its own—dilute it 4:1 with filtered water to spritz on your face.
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