Want smooth, glowing skin without paying too much?

  

Did you know your skin is a reflection of how you treat your body from within? So, if you’re drinking an excess amount of caffeine and alcohol, smoking and eating ‘junk’ on the regular, you can expect to have pimple-prone, rough looking skin.  How good does that sound?!

But, if you drink 2-3 litres of water per day, have a  diet consisting  of veggies, fruits, protein and fats and you remember to remove your makeup every single day (no excuses!) then you can expect glowing, radiant and smooth looking skin. Yes please!

Despite the fact that I work in the beauty industry, my actual skincare routine is pretty simple.

I use coconut oil to remove my make and lather up all over my body. Then, I use the natural skincare product,  the Fruit Enzyme Exfoliator from Jurlique to help buff away the dead skin cells and promote healthy and fresh gazing skin. And to finish off, I moisture my skin with Decleor Paris light moisturising cream which has been making my skin feel well hydrated throughout these colder months and superrrr smooth.

See that- three things only! And as much as I would love to try everything I see, I know that not every product is going to work well with my skin.

So, to this conclusion you may think well darn, Do I have to buy what you use Vanessa to have model-like skin?! (Kidding, I do not have Miranda Kerr skin..)

The answer is nope! So, you’re thinking well why are you writing this? Because.

Just like I have mentioned in my previous , how we look and feel really does come down to what we consume, and when you feed your body good, nutritious foods, you’re literally feeding your skin good, nutritious foods!

Let me break it down for you

If you want glowing skin: Carrots and Avocado

Cut up carrot sticks, sprinkle some salt & pepper, mush up your avocado and BAM, amazing combo for glowing skin! And, super quick & health snack!

Carrots are full of vitamins and are high in beta-carotene, which basically means that together, they help too repair the skin and protect against premature aging.

Avocados are to made up of  vitamins such as vitamin C and vitamin E, which reduce inflammation and naturally hydrate the skin.

If you want youthful looking skin: Spinach and Pumpkin Seeds

Mix up some spinach leaves, cooked or raw, and toss in some lemon, pumpkin seeds and a source of protein and wallah! You have created the ultimate lunch to help with aging and wrinkles!

Spinach is so darn good for you-I mean who hasn’t tried a green smoothie, jam packed with spinach? Yeah, it doesn’t look too appealing (actually it looks pretty foul), but boy oh boy does it do wonders for your skin.

It is one of the most powerful greens you can ever eat. How you say? Well, it’s an anti-oxidant powerhouse, which means it helps to delay the aging process and minimise wrinkles and protect your skin cells.  Winning!

Pumpkin seeds are little miracle seeds if you think about it. They’re a super-food loaded with zinc minerals, which helps to promote skin renewal, maintain collagen (think juicy and plump!) and protects your cell membranes. How sweet.

If you want blemish-free skin: Broccoli and Blueberries

Cleary not to be eating together because I am sure that wouldn’t go down too good.. But if you suffer from breakouts here and there, or (the worst of the worst) acne, then you need to be adding these babies into your diet.

Broccoli is amazing. If you don’t like the green tree, learn too. Because it is full of every vitamin under the sun (A, B, C, E and K) which means it works super fast in fading away those scars and promoting radiant and life full skin.

Blueberries, and well all those other berries, are made up of amazing anti-oxidants, which can assist in smoothing out your skins complexion and texture, and minimise the appearance of pimples.  Go on, toss’em in your smoothie, and add some almond milk, coconut yoghurt and seeds for the ultimate face food.

So you see, you don’t really need to invest in the expensive French, exclusive skincare products, unless of course you hate vegetables and fruits because by all means go for it.

Think: If you eat crap you will look like crap on the outside too. Sorry, but it is true.

If I have had a weekend of chocolate and take-out food, chances are my skin is going to be looking a little on the gross side.

So pop in a few of these bad boys next time you’re shopping and note down the little changes you see once you start using them on a regular basis.

Kiss kiss xx Vanessa