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T hese days, we have been inundated with multistep skin care regimens. But the ritual of connecting with our skin has become more of a checklist than a way to connect with ourselves. Sometimes, we need a quieter, simpler approach for connecting to the skin and self. Taking the time to truly pause and be with ourselves is a pillar in Ayurveda. So much of skin care focuses on the external application of various products and treatments. However, in Ayurveda, the first place to incorporate healthy habits to support skin is through what we put in the body. From a holistic perspective, the inside supports the outside first. This article features tips, steeped in Ayurvedic principles, that can support clients in their holistic journeys. Share them, as dictated by your scope of practice. SYSTEMS TO ADDRESS When we target skin-specific foods and herbs, it's important to think about what's going to be cleansing and clarifying to the lymph and the blood channels, because these are the main systems that constitute skin physiologically. The Lymph System The lymph system has a natural tendency to stagnate. Why? Lymph is dependent on circulation and body movement. Although the downward action of lymph is dependent on gravity, the upward movement back for a complete return is dependent on healthy joints, muscles, and circulation. Lymph has a slightly viscous and sticky quality. This is why eating things that are sweet and sticky (dairy, for example), can lead to the feeling of congested skin or puffiness. Maintaining the lymph fluid movement is important to ensure nothing is too sticky or stagnant. Expand your offerings safely with Advanced Esthetics Insurance at ascpskincare.com 77 KEY POINT Herbs can be a potent supplement to traditional skin care routines. Herbs can cool, nourish, soothe, or warm, depending on their properties, and can be used both internally and externally to support skin.