1. Start from within with nutrition

Are you eating enough healthy fats, antioxidants, and proteins? Are you drinking enough water (with minerals)? If your skin feels dry or tight, it's usually not just a matter of appearance. It's often a sign that your body is lacking nutrients .

Foods that are important for beautiful skin:

• Fatty fish (e.g. sardines, wild salmon, mackerel, herring) is rich in omega 3 and collagen (building blocks for your skin)
• Vegetables and berries are packed with antioxidants
• Stop eating processed foods and choose color more often
• Olive oil, nuts, seeds support your skin barrier
• Water with lemon in the morning
• Hydration from your diet . Anything high in fluids (watermelon, cucumber, lots of greens) and lots of summer vegetables

And try drinking less coffee and alcohol. They draw moisture from your skin. You'll quickly notice this in your appearance. More secrets for beautiful skin, hair, and nails

2. Sleep is a natural anti-aging

While you sleep, your body actually works harder than when you're awake. All damage and your fluid balance are repaired, hormones are regulated, and sleep also helps prevent aging. Lack of sleep is immediately noticeable on your face.

We women need more sleep than men , but at the same time, we're also more sensitive to sleep deprivation. Less (good) sleep accelerates skin aging in women.

So make sure you get enough sleep every night, but above all, opt for quality over quantity .

And also consider how you sleep. If you always sleep on your side, your skin folds in the same places. This can lead to permanent lines in the long run. The same goes for stomach sleeping.

If you can, try sleeping on your back . And choose a soft, preferably silk, pillowcase.

3. Use the sun wisely

Enjoy the sun, but avoid sunburn . Sunburn is damaging, and that's precisely what we want to avoid. The sun itself also contains a lot of infrared radiation (especially in the first and last hours). Infrared promotes cell renewal and repair , so although the sun is often seen as the culprit, it also contains many healing rays. To achieve this, it's important to get full-spectrum light on your skin and avoid sitting behind glass. Glass blocks certain sun rays, including the healing ones.

So make sure you spend a lot of time outdoors during the first hours of the day and the last hours before sunset. Avoid the sun in the middle of the day (between 12 and 4 p.m.) as much as possible and cover yourself with clothing, a cap, or a hat.

4. Facial massage

Tension quickly builds up in your face. In your jaw, forehead, or the area between your eyebrows. With targeted massage , you can release that tension.

Apply some oil (such as jojoba or argan) and make gentle, upward strokes over your face. Focus especially on areas where you often feel tense or under a lot of pressure.

A good daily lymphatic massage (including your neck) does wonders for your facial expression. Using a gua sha or jade roller can provide extra relaxation. I personally prefer using my hands so I can really feel how much pressure I'm applying and how it feels. I prefer to do it in the morning, but it can also be done in the evening before bed. It doesn't have to be a long ritual. If you do it regularly, a few minutes is enough.

5. Facial Yoga & Exercises for Your Facial Muscles

"Face yoga" is more than just a TikTok trend. Your face is made up of muscles, just like the rest of your body. And you can train muscles, make them more flexible, and keep them stronger .

An exercise that you can easily do:

• Place your index fingers just above your eyebrows
• Press down gently
• Push your eyebrows up against that pressure
• Hold this . Breathe calmly and relax.
• Repeat this 3 times

After a few weeks, you'll notice a difference. Your frown softens and you'll have a more natural, open look.

6. Skin care

90% of your skin's health is determined from within , and only 10% can be influenced externally. But within that 10%, it's certainly beneficial to give your skin what it needs. Not everything in a jar helps your skin.

Your skin is your largest organ and also a vital barrier between the outside world and the inside of your body. But everything you put on your skin is absorbed and enters your bloodstream.
That is why it is important to choose natural products that support your skin well and that do not put extra strain on your body .

If you're looking for some extra active ingredients besides nutrition for your skin, take a look at, for example:

• Vitamin C stimulates collagen production
• Niacinamide restores and evens out
• Hyaluronic acid hydrates your skin
• Green tea or astaxanthin are antioxidants and protect your skin

Natural oils like rosehip, argan, or raspberry seed oil are also beneficial if your skin is sensitive. A few good basics (tailored to your skin type) are enough to properly nourish your skin.

7. Supplements for extra support of your skin

Sometimes you're really trying your best with nutrition, but you notice your skin is still lacking something. This is especially true if you're overwhelmed , sleep poorly, or your gut isn't absorbing everything optimally . In those cases, a supplement can provide some extra support.

What can help your skin:

• Vitamin C because it helps your body produce collagen and protects your skin from damage (both from within and outside).
• Zinc and selenium are two minerals important for cell renewal. They help your skin recover when it's out of balance.
• Omega-3 is especially helpful if your skin feels dry or is easily irritated. This fatty acid helps keep your skin supple and calm from the inside out.
• Astaxanthin is the most powerful antioxidant. It protects, supports, and gives your skin extra resilience. Read more about astaxanthin here.

Fortunately, there are plenty of natural alternatives that can help. Let's take a look at some of our favorites:

If you want more than just nutrition, skincare, and exercise, consider treatments that will give your skin a little more energy :

• Microneedling stimulates collagen through micro-pricks in your skin
• LED light therapy for cell renewal and glow
• Facial acupuncture for relaxation and circulation
• Cryo-facials is (ice) cold to strengthen your skin

These are still natural options that work on renewing and/or firming your skin.

Don't expect a change in a week, but of course, every small step counts. For example, I 've noticed that my skin responds immediately to more sleep and healthier eating. Let consistency do the talking and start with what feels feasible for you. You don't have to do everything at once. And if you'd like to discuss this sometime, let us know.