Water, Water, Everywhere! Or so it should be. In the morning, in the evening, and throughout the day, water hydrates, stimulates, and rejuvenates, and it should be a huge part of your diet. My go-to addition is a lemon/ginger blend, but I love plain lemon and lime, or cucumber. Eating fruits and veggies with a high water content is another fun way to get your nutrition on. My favorite is watermelon, which is so tasty and chock full of water. I recommend Niacinamide as a supplement. This B-3 vitamin helps with various dermal issues and helps keep your skin in balance. I also love Collagen as a daily supplement, because as we age we produce less of this important nutrient. If you need anything further, please do not hesitate to ask. Best, Roberta Perry My Bio: It was 2005. I was 43 but my skin felt 20 years older. It was dry, itchy, and irritated, so when a droplet of blood fell on my work document because I had itched my elbow so hard I knew something had to change. I finally discovered exfoliating products, but there are different types, so I tried about 15-20 brands. I became like Goldilocks, the curly blond-haired girl who tried all the chairs, beds, and porridge and finally found what she liked. But, in this case, none satisfied me, so I decided to make it myself. I researched botanical oils and various exfoliants. I mixed up different combinations and tested batch after batch until I found something I loved. My late sister, Michelle, joined me and in 2006 we started ScrubzBody Skin Care Products. While it's true we sell skincare, made by hand with skin-loving ingredients, we offer our customers permission for self-love, self-care, and pampering. That's the part of the business I love the most. We have incredible retail customers, private-label clients, and select wholesale customers. We host "Make Your Own" Scrub parties for kids and adults at the store. We were thrilled to have been the highlighted business on the Season One finale of Sell it Like Serhant on Bravo TV with Ryan Serhant of Bravo and Netflix fame. Other fun things to know about me: * Since 2010, I have been published and quoted in over 125 skincare and business articles, blogs, and beauty magazines * My book, "The Power of Free Publicity, Build Relationships and Get Press Without a PR Firm." was published in 2016 and revised in 2024.
In 2012, I suffered from a very bad eczema breakout due to stress from my graduate school and food sensitivities that I developed from that. Most people nowadays have some inflammatory food reactions they may be unaware of, so it's worth exploring. The common culprits are wheat, dairy, eggs, and chocolate. I was able to heal 100% from the eczema naturally with an elimination diet. For me, once I've healed my gut, these have become sometimes foods. More importantly, if your gut barrier and flora are unhealthy, it will show in your skin. Researchers have discovered the gut-brain-skin axis because they're all intricately linked. And your feeding your gut flora and barriers takes more than just probiotics. Your friendly gut bacteria like omega-3, polyphenols, and fibers. I take a pure triglyceride omega-3, a quality probiotic like Microbiome Breakthrough, and eat lots of colorful vegetables every day. Keeping your blood sugar as even-keeled as possible is also important for clear skin, especially because the acne bacteria feed on sugar. This can show up on your skin a decade before prediabetes. I make sure every meal, including snacks, have protein and fibers. I lift weights because muscles take up 90% of extra blood sugar from the bloodstream. And if I indulge in a pastry or a very high-carb meal, I use a blood sugar supplement like Berberine Breakthrough.
Research shows that drinking more water may positively aid normal skin physiology, as expressed by its hydration and biomechanical behaviour, but only in people who aren't drinking enough water each day. Hydrolyzed collagen peptides taken as an oral supplement can assist with collagen loss. Hydrolyzed collagen has demonstrated high levels of moisture absorption and retention. The peptides provide the building blocks for collagen and elastin fibres to form, stimulating new collagen and hyaluronic acid production.
One of my favorite ways to hydrate and moisturize skin from the inside out starts right at the table. What you eat can make a significant difference in your skin's hydration levels! Incorporating lots of fruits into your diet is a fantastic way to boost your skin's moisture because they're packed with water and essential nutrients.