Skincare Supplements to Make You Glow

Hello, tender friends!

Here’s a roundup of my favorite supplements for skin care. I don’t take them all the time, but I try to take at least one of these things at any given time.

1. Spirulina- an inexpensive, blue-green algae that is one of the most nutrient-dense foods on earth. I haven’t been taking it the past few years because I’m generally so nourished, but I took it regularly when I was getting my master’s degree and working for Teach for America since I barely had time to eat back then. Because I was so undernourished, it dramatically improved the look of my skin.

A powder supplement tends to be cheaper per ounce, but I recommend pill form if your budget allows for it.

2. Cod liver oil- Cod liver oil is high in vitamin D, and sunburn is caused by low vitamin-D levels. I took this before a cruise through the Caribbean years ago to raise my vitamin-D levels, and it prevented a lot of sunburn. I personally only buy this in pill form because CLO makes me gag on a spoon.

3. Vitamin C- This works with cod liver oil to prevent sunburn, boost collagen production and brighten skin tone.

4. Collagen- I get most of this through my beloved bone broth, but I sometimes take powder supplements if I don’t have time to cook bone broth for few days.

5. Royal bee jelly- I love bee jelly supplements and find they give my skin a glowy quality. These can’t be taken during pregnancy because they can stimulate the uterus to contract, and they’re the supplement I missed the most during my pregnancy with Jacob. Because I’ve long suspected that I have trouble methylating B-vitamins, the naturally methylated B-vitamins in bee jelly have been huge for me. I try to take this almost every day, as it helps with fatigue.

Of course, all of these food-based supplements also have health benefits since God’s pharmacy is always the best pharmacy. I’m constantly grateful that God has given me a life that allows me the luxury of supplementing for vitamin deficiencies and the joy of learning about these things. Every piece of knowledge is a privilege.

Ok, that’s all for today, tender friends! Next week I’ll write about how I hydrate my skin, then we’ll get back to some more spiritual posts. Thank you for stopping by, and thank you for sharing!

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