Harnessing the Power of Nature for Skin Health & Overall Wellness
An inside-out approach to natural beauty involves small things you can do every day that can help you feel your best, naturally. We’re diving into the benefits of spending time outdoors, ways you can bring nature into your home, and all things natural skincare!
Spend Time in Nature
Spending at least 120 minutes each week in nature is directly correlated with improved mental, physical, and emotional health. Keeping that in mind with a focus on outdoor exercise, protecting your skin from the elements, and hydrating, you’ll feel and look your best this summer!
Get Moving
Pick an activity you enjoy like walking the dog, biking with your friends, or yoga in the park and stick to a regular exercise regimen. You’ll be surprised at the results that even moderate exercise has on your mental wellbeing and skin health, from sweating out toxins to improving overall confidence.
Protect Your Skin in the Sun
Little habits like sticking to the shady side of the street and never leaving the house without a good SPF can go a long way. You can learn more about caring for your skin in the sunny summer months in our blog post, Sun Protection & After-Sun Skincare. From chemicals to watch for in various sunscreens and why our all-natural sunscreens can be a better alternative to preventative measures to protect your skin from harmful UV rays and after-sun skincare products, we’ve got you covered!
Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate
You’ve heard it before and we’ll say it again! Staying properly hydrated is a key contributor to great skin health, improving elasticity and glow for a more youthful appearance, detoxing, and balancing oil production. Pack up your water bottles and treat yourself to a day outside with one of our favorite hikes and outdoor activities!
Bringing Nature Home
One way you can optimize your home life for mental and physical health is by introducing houseplants to your space. They release oxygen and reduce toxins in the air (NASA did a study showing houseplants can reduce airborne toxins by as much as 87% in 24 hours!). Studies have also shown they improve concentration and productivity by up to 15%, reduce stress, and help us feel more relaxed and calm.
Plants are also an inexpensive way to add some design flair to your home! Not sure where to start? Some easy houseplants are ZZ Plant, Chinese Evergreen, Philodendron, Snake Plant, and Golden Pothos. You can also learn more about our recommended local plant shops below!
Birdsall & Co. Two locations: 2870 South Broadway and 3040 Blake Street
Green Lady Gardens 733 Santa Fe Drive, Denver | Plant nursery and shop
Reroot 1218 34th Street, Denver | Plant nursery/shop and plant design services
Natural Skincare
What you put on your skin is just as important as the food you put in your body. At Jalan, we use only skincare products made exclusively with high-quality plant compounds, botanical oils, herbal extracts, vitamins, and minerals to nourish you from the outside in.
Why Natural Ingredients are Important
Your skin will thank you if you prioritize skincare products with natural, plant-based ingredients! Plant-based skincare products are rich in antioxidants that combat free radicals and strengthen and restore your cells. They contain vitamins and essential fatty acids critical to maintaining your skin health and help support the skin barrier by repairing, protecting, and giving a smoother appearance.
Natural Products at Jalan
Elemental Herbology uses botanical oils, herbal extracts, and plant compounds to nourish the skin at a cellular level. Their skincare products are focused on the five elements from Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Wood represents spring, a time of awakening, growth, cleansing, and detox. Skincare products are formulated for normal and combination skin.
Fire rules summer, a peak stage of energy and activity. Skincare products are optimized for oil control and skin prone to breakouts.
Earth represents late summer, a time of year for harmony and completion. Skincare products help alleviate dullness and pigmentation.
Metal aligns with fall, preparing for winter, and letting go of anything unnecessary or wasteful. Skincare products provide anti-aging properties.
Water represents winter, a time to reflect, nurture, and embrace calm. Skincare products are formulated for dry and dehydrated skin, providing extra moisture and nourishment.
Jurlique uses dynamic and organic farming techniques and follows a special calendar advising farmers when to harvest, cultivate, or plant different crops. Their production process focuses on keeping pollution, contaminants, and chemicals out of their skincare products. The Jurlique Rose is a unique ingredient found in their Moisture Plus Rare Rose Line, a variety of rose grown and harvested exclusively on the Jurlique Farm since 2015.
Whether you choose to spend more time outside, introduce some beautiful houseplants to your space, or step up your skincare game, there is no better time to focus on natural beauty!