6 easy tips to create and maintaining balanced, healthy skin.
Our skin is designed with a natural barrier (the acid mantle) which protects itself against environmental stressors and acts as an invisible veil to keep all the good stuff in (lipids, moisture) and the bad stuff out (pollution, bacteria).
The acid mantle is made of sebum (oil) and fatty acids and functions the strongest when it is balanced.
How does our skin respond when it is thrown off balance?
Symptoms your skin pH level is too high (alkaline):
- Experience tight, dry skin after washing
- sometimes have dry, flaky, or rough patches
- notice duller skin in the morning
- feel red or irritated after applying skin products
Symptoms your skin pH level is too low (acidic):
- Still experience oily skin after washing.
- Never feel the need to moisturize.
- Your skin reacts sensitively to whatever you put on your face.
- Have uneven patches of dryness.
- Excessively prone to breakouts.
How do we create and maintain balanced skin?
- Eliminate harsh cleansers and soaps that strip skin of its natural oils and disrupt the skin barrier.
- Remove all chemicals and toxins that could harm your skin (use non-toxic skincare and beauty products).
- Include alkalizing foods in your diet.
- Get your gut health in check.
- Look for PH balanced skincare products.
- Use botanical products, rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants -
The Holi Grail oil contains hero ingredients known for restoring and maintaining balance within the skin, such as Jojoba Oil, Grapeseed Oil, Rosehip Oil, Vitamin C, and Vitamin E.
