The influence of fasting on the skin

What is fasting actually?

Fasting is the complete or partial abstinence from food, drink, and in some cases also from entertainment and intimate activities.

There are different types of fasting. More about that in this blog post.

Depending on the type, it can mean not eating for several days or even a month (Ramadan), or not consuming food or drink for a certain part of the day.

Fasting has several effects on both body and mind:
- It gives the body time to clear out waste products, giving body cells the opportunity to recover.
- It can also have a positive effect on your mood.

But what is the influence of fasting on the skin?

It's certain that fasting always has an effect on the skin. These effects vary depending on the type of fasting. We'll discuss three of them:
1. Intermittent Fasting
2. Juice fasting and cleansing cures
3. Religious fasting (e.g. Ramadan)

Generally, temporarily abstaining from food can contribute to better skin. Because the body has more time to eliminate waste products, the waste products in the skin will also be cleared more effectively. This can lead to a noticeable improvement in skin texture.
In short: fasting slows down premature aging, including in skin cells.

Ad 1. Intermittent fasting

A popular practice right now is intermittent fasting, where you eat nothing for a certain period of the day and drink only water, coffee, or tea without additives. Intermittent fasting involves a specific window during which you can eat whatever you want.

For example, you fast for 16 hours a day, followed by 8 hours during which you are allowed to eat.
The idea behind this fasting method is to give the body time to process and eliminate waste products. Also, after about 10 hours of fasting, the body's glucose stores are depleted, and it will switch to burning fat for energy.
It also increases the production of human growth hormone, which is responsible for recovery. Therefore, the skin will also recover more effectively.

By processing waste products and increasing growth hormone production, this lifestyle can contribute to improving your skin. Waste products in the body often cause skin problems such as blemishes and blemishes.
But did you know that this toxic load also accelerates the skin's aging process? Fewer toxins in the skin will therefore definitely contribute to healthier-looking skin. 

To ensure your skin optimally reaps these benefits, it's important to also properly care for and protect it externally. Consider LAYZIN Power & Protect Cream . This SPF 30 cream neutralizes harmful substances and provides long-lasting hydration. So, anti-aging and protection in one.

Ad 2. Juice cures and cleansing cures

Naturopathic medicine offers various methods, such as juice fasting, fruit fasting, or a goat milk cleanse. These usually involve replacing solid food with juice or similar products for a period of time to cleanse the body from within.
This form of therapy should therefore be seen more as a treatment that resets the body. The underlying idea here, too, is to give the body rest, which allows it to better eliminate waste products .

The advantage for the skin with this type of diet is that you have to drink a lot , which provides the skin with moisture from within. During a so-called juice fast, you don't consume any food containing lactose, soy, etc. What you do get are plenty of vitamins and minerals from the vegetable and fruit juices.

Vegetable juices, in particular, are rich in vitamins A, B, C, and E, and the minerals iron and zinc. Your skin benefits from this, and you'll notice it in a shinier, smoother complexion . It might even reduce puffiness and dark circles.

A good cream is also essential during a cleansing treatment . To make your skin even more radiant, use a mild scrub during your treatment to remove dead skin cells and stimulate blood circulation through the granules. The LAYZIN Soft Exfoliating Scrub does this gently and leaves a hydrating protective layer on your skin . 

Ad 3. Religious fasting

Finally, there is fasting from a religious point of view.
With Ramadan , the traditional Muslim fasting month, just around the corner, we want to delve deeper into the effects this form of fasting has on the skin in this blog post. Because just like eating, not eating also affects our skin.

Fasting is observed in most major religions. It is usually tied to a specific period or event. This is often a time of reflection and contemplation , emphasizing the relationship with the divine . The most famous example of this is undoubtedly Ramadan. During this ninth month of the Islamic calendar, Muslims fast from sunrise to sunset . This means they neither eat nor drink anything (including water) during these hours.

This is a completely different approach, and therefore has a different effect on the skin. Not drinking during the day dries out the skin considerably. This makes it look dull and gray.
So it's very important to drink plenty of fluids outside of fasting hours. And to keep your skin extra hydrated during this fasting month.

What is the best way to hydrate your skin?

You can do this by using a hyaluronic acid serum like LAYZIN SERUM 01 twice a day: a high-dose combination of high- and low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid . High-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid works quickly in your skin, protects your skin barrier , and improves your skin elasticity .

Low-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid penetrates deeper and remains in your skin longer. This results in intense and long-lasting hydration . This form of hyaluronic acid can even soften wrinkles and fine lines by plumping them with moisture. Hyaluronic acid binds to moisture and maintains your moisture balance.

And before bed, you can apply the LAYZIN Recover & Energize Mask as an extra moisturizer in addition to your serum. This mask hydrates, softens, and soothes the skin. Because it's an overnight leave-on mask (you apply it like a night cream), it continues to moisturize all night long.

Fasting and collagen use

Perhaps you're already using collagen to improve your skin's condition from the inside out and are wondering how best to continue or start using it during fasting. We always recommend taking our LAYZIN Verisol® Collagen Complex on an empty stomach . This allows the collagen to be optimally absorbed by the body. This makes our Collagen Complex an excellent addition to any fasting method.

Do you have any questions after reading this blog? Email us at info@layzinskin.com . Our experts are happy to help!

Love,

Lara