skin & beauty

Here you’ll find articles related to skin & beauty. While skincare and beauty may seem like topics that relate to outward appearance rather than inward health, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Not only do the products that you put on your skin have an enormous impact on your health, the health of your skin is also a direct reflection of what’s going on inside your body. After all, your skin is your largest organ!

Like everyone, we want to look great and have beautiful skin. But we also know that achieving that doesn’t mean purchasing whatever new serum or makeup brand is getting the best reviews. Taking care of your skin in a holistic way that supports your overall health means understanding how a variety of factors impact your skin, from diet to hydration to toxins to stress, as well as knowing what types of products you should and shouldn’t be putting on your body.

Read these articles to learn about holistic skincare, non-toxic beauty, and how to cultivate a radiant complexion from the inside out.

Non-toxic Sunscreen Guide: Sunscreen Ingredients to Avoid and Natural Sunscreen Alternatives

Non-toxic Sunscreen Guide: Sunscreen Ingredients to Avoid and Natural Sunscreen Alternatives

There’s perhaps no piece of health (or life) advice more universally accepted than “wear sunscreen.” And yet, it’s actually a whole lot more complicated than that. Sure, sunscreen helps shield you against skin cancer and other harmful effects of the sun, but the truth is that not all sunscreens are created equal — and some might be seriously harmful to your health. In our newest video guide, WellBe investigates.
What Are the Root Causes of Eczema? A Holistic Nutritionist Explains

What Are the Root Causes of Eczema? A Holistic Nutritionist Explains

Abby Tai dealt with severe eczema for much of her childhood and into her young adult years—until she finally was able to get to the root causes of eczema and heal. When she was suffering, she made a promise to herself that if she ever got better, she would share her story with as many people around the world as she could and help them overcome the crippling skin condition like she did. Today, Tai is a holistic registered nutritionist, founder of Eczema Conquerors, and host of the The Eczema Podcast, and she joined WellBe to share what she's learned on her personal and professional eczema journey. Read on to learn more about the root causes of eczema, the connection between gut health and eczema, differentiating eczema versus psoriasis, the side effects of topical steroids, and more. 
Holistic Nutritionist Maria Marlowe on the Link Between Gut Health and Acne

Holistic Nutritionist Maria Marlowe on the Link Between Gut Health and Acne

For years, Maria Marlowe struggled with acne. She tried every product and prescription she could find to clear up her skin, but nothing works. It was only when she began learning about nutrition that she understood the role that diet plays in skin health — and after changing what she ate, her skin cleared up in months. Today, Marlowe is a holistic nutritionist, author, and host of The Glow Life podcast, and helps others clear their skin through food. Watch the interview or read on to learn the link between hormones and acne, how gut health and acne relate, the best diet for acne, and more. 
Health Research Wrap-Up: October to December 2020

Health Research Wrap-Up: October to December 2020

Well, it’s finally happening: this seemingly endless year is coming to an end at long last. If you’d told us in January everything this year was going to bring, there’s no way we would have believed you! And yet, here we are. Obviously, wellness news (and all news) this year has been dominated by the coronavirus, and so throughout 2020 we’ve done our best to share the most significant developments in these health research wrap-ups. But, as we’ve said before, your best defense against COVID or any other disease is maintaining good overall health, and many WellBe readers are still struggling with other chronic symptoms and conditions (that might make it harder to fight COVID-19). That's why we think it’s as important as ever to highlight health news and research that’s not COVID-related.