The 4 fundamental pillars of holistic beauty

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Stress management  

When you feel stressed or suffer from chronic anxiety (due to constant pressure, overwork, etc.), you release a hormone called cortisol. This is there to protect us from danger and allow us to react quickly. Only problem: this substance tends to inflame the epidermis and "will even have an impact on the premature aging of the skin"

Movement

We are made to move and exert ourselves during the day. The daily recommendation is thirty minutes of walking per day. This activity makes it possible to detoxify the body, to circulate the lymph (an internal liquid used to purify cellular waste) but also to oxygenate the cells.

food

If Hippocrates said “Let your food be your only medicine! »

He wasn't completely wrong because we are a reflection of what we eat.  

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When a diet is too rich in sugar, a phenomenon of glycation occurs. The sugar will stick to the proteins in the skin, which group together and harden. We speak of a "caramelization" of the body's proteins. These so-called glycated proteins are less well eliminated and accumulate in the cells, disrupting their functioning and that of the tissues. The clogged skin loses its flexibility and elasticity.  

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When a diet is too rich in salt, there is a risk of water retention, high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. But according to a study by the University of Bonn, published in  Science Translational Medicine , such a diet would also weaken the immune system making it more susceptible to bacterial infections…

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Cosmetic protocols 

Taking care of your skin is good, but when you use cosmetics loaded with endocrine disruptors, mineral oils (like paraffin, which is a derivative of petrochemicals) or irritating ingredients (like sulphates, alkylphenols, phthalates or parabens), the cutaneous balance is damaged and the skin suffers.

But there are other factors that can upset the skin, such as poor make-up removal or the use of products that are too harsh for your skin type.