You've heard of the whole foods diet, but have you ever considered whole foods skincare?
Think of it this way: you're probably used to hearing terms like retinol, collagen, vitamin E, vitamin C, or hyaluronic acid, right? But those are extracts; you're giving your skin vitamins in the same way you might take a daily multi-vitamin. And there are benefits to that, but we have to also question things like bio-availability, quality, trace chemicals, and the potential for allergic reactions.
Specific chemical compounds, like retinol or vitamin C, are either lab-created or extracted through a chemical process - one that often leaves residue and can cause skin irritation or allergic reactions, especially under the sun or for sensitive skin. The alternative is whole food skincare, which utilizes the entire plant, bringing a myriad of benefits to your beauty routine.
What is Whole Food Skincare?
Whole food skin care is exactly what it sounds like—skincare products formulated with whole plants. This ensures that you get the complete, synergistic benefits from all the natural nutrients and compounds found in plants, not just isolated vitamins. For instance, instead of vitamin C, you might use sea buckthorn or amla berry. Instead of taking retinol you might use bakuchiol oil or swap out aloe vera for hyaluronic acid. These plants contain high amounts of those specific ingredients, and they're highly bioavailable, making it easy for your body to use them.
Benefits of Whole Food Skincare
Gentler on the Skin: One of the standout advantages of whole food skincare is its gentle efficacy. This makes it an ideal choice for those with sensitive skin or those prone to allergic reactions or rashes. The natural formulation is less likely to trigger skin irritations compared to more concentrated vitamin-based products.
Super Clean Beauty: No trace chemicals in your skin care products.
Synergistic Effects: Whole plants provide synergistic benefits that isolated nutrients cannot. This means that the various elements of the plant work together to boost each other’s effects, leading to better overall health for your skin and your body!
Rich in Nutrients: Whole food skincare products use whole plants for their vitamin and molecular compounds. For instance, cranberry seed oil is packed with a very potent form of vitamin E, chia seed oil is a rich source of omega-3s, and pomegranate seed oil is known for boosting collagen production.
Herbalist formulated: Finding whole food skincare products can be tricky; even organic brands use extract-based formulations. Whole food skincare brands are typically formulated by herbalists, people who intimately know and understand the powers of plants. The Impact Botanicals product line is herbalist-formulated and tested in a 3rd-party laboratory for safety. If you're looking to give whole food skincare a try, be sure to check out our shop!
Considerations
While there are many benefits to whole food skincare, some estheticians believe that these products may take longer to show noticeable effects due to their natural and less concentrated formulations. Extract-based skincare is also more likely to go through clinical trials to test for safety; this is common when working with chemical extracts but not typically necessary when working with whole foods and plants.
Join the Whole Foods Revolution
If you're looking to transform your skincare routine, consider the power of whole food skincare. It’s not just about beauty—it’s about nourishing your skin from the inside out with the goodness of whole plants. Say goodbye to harsh synthetics and chemically-isolated vitamins in favor of a more natural, synergistic approach to skincare.
Whole food skincare is a lifestyle choice that promotes healthier, more radiant skin. Join us as we explore the world of natural skincare and embrace the power of whole foods for a glowing, vibrant complexion.
Looking to swap out your existing products for whole foods products? Energize Face Serum is our vitamin C serum, full of amla berry, pomegranate, and chia to help with collagen production and fine lines. Radiance face cream has a base of aloe vera, rich in hyaluronic acid. But fair warning, once you try these, you're not going to want anything else!
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