*This post is in partnership with Pascoe Canada.
The skin is an incredible organ that has a significant role in detoxing the body. The gut typically gets a lot of attention when we talk about the microbiome, but our skin has its own unique microbiome which can have a direct impact on our health. The microbiome is a mix of bacteria, yeasts, and parasites that live on your skin, in your nose and trachea, and in your gut from your mouth to your anus. The mix of those bad bacteria, yeasts, and parasites is closely linked to weight, mental health, autoimmune health, blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease, and even cancer.
The beneficial bacteria in and on our body help to maintain harmony and balance for the whole body. These bacteria can help to regulate digestion and support our immune system. When the gut microbiome is thrown off, so is the skin microbiome. A healthy balance within the skin microbiome helps to prevent the skin from breaking out and from developing eczema. The skin microbiome is the protective barrier that helps to keep the skin healthy.
The modern lifestyle can alter the microbiome through the overuse of antibiotics, consumption of foods that disrupt the bacteria, and antibacterial products including soaps. These factors greatly alter the gut and can also damage the skin.
With the harsh skin care products, soaps, deodorants and cosmetics, the skin takes quite a hit and can become damaged along with the microbiome. This is why I encourage the use of natural and non-toxic products especially skincare products.
Issues with conventional skincare products
Many conventional skincare products can be a significant source of toxins. These products can be loaded with chemicals and artificial ingredients that may temporarily improve the skin, with will have negative impacts in the long-run.
Artificial ingredients can be absorbed by the skin and can gradually build up in the body. These products will also alter the skin’s microbiome and can cause an overgrowth of bad bacteria.
Thankfully, there are natural and inexpensive skincare options that can work better than most conventional skincare products. The best part is that these products don’t come with a long list of harmful ingredients.
Why I love Pascoe’s products
I have always loved natural holistic skin and beauty products, so when I was introduced to Pascoe’s new skincare line, I was ecstatic!
Pascoe truly believes in a whole-body care approach to health. This includes skin, which is one of the body’s largest organs to help regulate, protect and provide sensation for the body. This is important to me as I am a holistic nutritionist and firmly believe in a whole-body approach to healing.
Pascoe’s Skin Rejuvenating Kit contains Hyaluronic Acid Face Cream, Vitamin C Serum Intensive Care, and Hyaluronic Body Serum. These products are:
- Suitable for all skin types
- Dermatologically tested
- Certified natural cosmetic
- Animal cruelty-free
- Vegan
- GMO-free
- Made in Germany with ingredients sourced from the surrounding areas
- Paper sourced from responsible forestry
Hyaluronic Acid Face Cream
The face cream is to be used as a daily face moisturizer and leaves the skin feeling luxuriously softer and smoother. The cream helps to hydrate dry skin and targets dull and uneven skin tones.
It is formulated with shea butter, premium quality avocado oil and almond oil. Best of all, it is fragrance-free, contains 100% naturally sourced ingredients and is a certified natural cosmetic.
The human body naturally creates the sugar molecule known as hyaluronic acid. Found in our skin, hyaluronic acid attracts and retains water. This is why hyaluronic acid is essential to plumping and hydrating our skin. In fact, the naturally-occurring hyaluronic acid in our skin holds 1,000 times its weight in water. This means it not only binds to and retains rejuvenating moisture in our skin, but also stops moisture from evaporating. As we age, the amount of hyaluronic acid our body naturally makes declines. The result is our skin losses hydrating moisture. This is why hyaluronic acid is commonly found in many skincare products.
Purchase the Hyaluronic Acid Face Cream here.
Vitamin C Serum Intensive Care
The Vitamin C serum drastically reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles for a glowing look. It helps to brighten the skin and reduce the appearance of dark spots and fine lines. The serum is made with natural vitamin C from the acerola cherry. Vitamin C stimulates collagen synthesis, supports skin tightening, and anti-ageing.
Vitamin C is a potent antioxidant serum that prevents and protects skin cells from damaging free radicals that are caused by harmful UV damage, oxidative stress, and exposure to air pollution. With its free-radical fighting power, Pascoe’s Vitamin C serum intensely nourishes and replenishes dry skin to keep signs of premature ageing at bay.
The anti-inflammatory bioflavonoids found in Vitamin C work at a cellular level to support weakened blood vessels. Potent Vitamin C serum strengthens blood vessels to prevent and reduce redness and inflammation and improve the appearance of aggravated or sun-damaged skin.
Purchase the Vitamin C Serum Intensive Care here.
Hyaluronic Body Serum
Hyaluronic body serum deeply hydrates and plumps all layers of the skin for more radiant smooth and firm skin. The serum improves and supports a healthy skin barrier by reducing the appearance of blemishes, irritation and dry patches. It is oil-free, non-greasy, and fast-absorbing.
Purchase the Hyaluronic Body Serum here.
What makes Pascoe’s skin care line different from others?
Pascoe’s natural skincare line combines the essence of eight carefully chosen plant extracts to help soothe, calm and balance skin. Along with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C, their advanced formula includes the unique synergy of eight healing herbs: passionflower, marigold, pansy, thyme, gentian, echinacea, sage, and hops.
- Passionflower: calming and antioxidant
- Pansy: antibacterial and anti-inflammatory
- Thyme: antioxidant and antimicrobial
- Gentian: anti-inflammatory, toning
- Marigold: calming and skin protecting
- Hops: anti-inflammatory, anti-edematous and antimicrobial
- Sage: antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory
- Echinacea: radical scavenger, skin regenerating, antimicrobial
Purchase Pascoe’s Skin Rejuvenating Kit here.
FINAL THOUGHTS
Along with proper nutrition and lifestyle, Pascoe Canada’s skincare line can be excellent supporting tools to help with healthy glowing skin!
To learn more about Pascoe Canada’s products, visit their website here: https://www.pascoe.ca/Â
