BEAUTY
Autumn Beauty Out with the old, in with the new By Mpho Masenya
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utumn has finally graced us with its presence, and the signs are all around us. The days are cosy, tree leaves are gold, red and yellow, and mornings have that crisp, bright feeling. Just as the trees shed their leaves, our bodies, too, shed both skin and hair. The sudden drop in temperature and humidity can cause flaky, thirsty skin and brittle hair. It’s time for an autumn self-care plan! Here are some of our top natural beauty tips for this time of year…
Nutrition Beauty starts from within. What we eat matters even more than what we put on our skin and hair. Topical products may temporarily enhance our outer features, but they don’t make up for underlying nutrient deficiencies. Nutrients are key components in our body’s renewal processes. Here are some simple adjustments you can make to enhance your daily routine: Eat a balanced diet Ensure that your diet contains everything in the food pyramid - from protein, complex carbohydrates and healthy fats to seasonal fruit and vegetables. Once you have the basics sorted, you can then also add in some quality supplements for that extra boost.
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Care for your gut health Optimal gut health is key to the wellbeing of your skin and hair. Poor digestion is evidenced in skin and hair due to low levels of the fat-soluble vitamins: A, D, E and K. Eat plenty of probiotics and fermented foods, as they improve digestion and the absorption of nutrients. Choose foods and supplements with strains of lactobacillus & bifido bacterium to boost gut flora and aid in repairing dry skin and hair loss. Increase your intake of these beautifying vitamins for glowing skin and hair: Vitamin D Known as the sunshine vitamin, vitamin D3 is made by our bodies in collaboration with the sun - like solar panels creating electricity from the sun. With Covid-19 and the mass migration indoors, now is the time to take more vitamin D – not just for skin moisture, hair restoration and overall renewal, but also for mood enhancement and immune support. A few foods that are rich in vitamin D are cod liver oil, oily fish (such as sardines and salmon), beef liver and eggs. The plant-based vitamin D2 is found in mushrooms, fortified drinks, and cereals. Vitamin A Known as a natural exfoliant, this one’s found in foods such as the pumpkin family, carrots, and mangoes.
