Our skin is one of the most precious things we have. It covers our entire body, is our first line of defense against the outside world, and is our natural barrier again irritants and allergens.

All that is to say, being mindful of your skin health and incorporating certain habits can help in the long run. Whether that is stay hydrated, changing up our diet, or eliminating xenoestrogens from our daily lives, every bit helps. Here are four simple things you can do to help nourish your skin and give it life:

Add In A Gelatin Into Your Life

Gelatin contains 2 essential amino acids, glycine, and proline. All are needed for collagen production, the thing that comprises most of the skin’s structure. So providing the building blocks for this protein is important. A gelatin rich diet may provide more protection against the damaging effects of sunlight, which could lessen the risk of wrinkles.

Wondering how to incorporate gelatin into your diet? Purchase a high quality powder gelatin powder, mix with hot water and refrigerate. Adding fresh blended blueberries to the liquid gelatin adds another level of skin health, since the berries are a powerful anti-oxidant.

Keep Things Colorful

One of the best indicators of have a full and balanced diet is by looking at the color scheme of your meals. By eating more red and orange-hued vegetables (bell peppers, carrots, squash, sweet potatoes) along with green vegetables (spinach, kale, collard greens), you’re actually taking in beta-carotene which converts to Vitamin A. Eventually it’ll stimulate fibroblasts within the deep layers in your developing tissue, making your skin more firm and healthy.

Feed Your Gut

Who knew having bacteria in your gut would be a good thing? Doing so helps eliminate toxins and free radicals that damage your complexion. A great way to work around that is by taking a probiotic since it’s comprised of yeast and bacteria that actually kill off bad bacteria. And certain probiotics have been shown to boost the skin’s production of lips that trap moisture in the skin and keep acne-causing bacteria levels in check. 

Increase Your Omega 3s

And our last strategy that you can use is to make sure you are getting enough high quality omega-3 fats. If the back of your hand isn’t baby smooth, chances are you need to up your omega 3 intake. Sadly, a large portion of our fish supply is riddled with heavy metals and toxins that outweigh the benefits. As an alternative, look for a krill oil or high quality fish oil. You can also get some fatty omega 3s by consuming chia seeds, walnuts, and soy beans.

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