February is traditionally a month of celebrating love, and while we often focus on showing affection to others, this year, Sásta Skin Health invites you to turn that love inward and celebrate yourself. As a Guaranteed Irish brand committed to microbiome skincare, Sásta encourages everyone to embark on a journey of self-love and skin wellness this Valentine’s Day.

Loving the skin you’re in involves nurturing it from the inside out, and Sásta Skin Health is here to guide you through the process, guilt-free. Our approach to skincare emphasises the importance of various factors including diet, exercise, stress management, sleep, and gut health. By addressing these components, you can achieve radiant, healthy skin that you’ll adore.

Skincare is the cornerstone of our self-care regimen, and we’re thrilled to introduce the Sásta Microbiome Booster Serum. Formulated with prebiotics and postbiotics, this serum is designed to repair, nourish, and protect your skin barrier. With benefits such as reducing inflammation, diminishing pigmentation, instantly boosting hydration, and reducing signs of premature ageing, our serum promotes youthful, radiant skin while balancing your skin’s natural pH levels for sustained health and vitality.

In addition to skincare, Sásta Skin Health believes that nourishing your body from within is essential for glowing skin. Incorporating prebiotic foods such as garlic, onions, oats, and bananas, as well as probiotic foods like yoghurt, kefir, and sauerkraut, can support a healthy gut microbiome, reducing inflammation and promoting overall well-being.

To inspire you on your journey to radiant skin, we’re sharing a skin-loving pancake recipe packed with antioxidants and nutrients to nourish your skin from the inside out:

Skin Glow Pancakes

Ingredients:

●        1 cup of almond flour

●        1 teaspoon baking soda

●        Pinch Salt

●        ½ ripe banana, mashed

●        2 eggs

●        ¼ cup almond milk

●        2 teaspoons vanilla extract

●        1-2 tablespoons ghee

●        2 tablespoons almond butter (optional)

Directions:

●        In a medium mixing bowl, whisk the almond flour, baking soda, and salt.

●        In a separate bowl, whisk the mashed banana, eggs, almond milk, and vanilla extract.

●        Pour the dry ingredients into the wet and mix until smooth.

●        Preheat a frying pan on medium-low heat and add the ghee.

●        Drop 2 tablespoons of batter into the pan to form pancakes and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side, or until golden.

●        Top with almond butter.

Your self-care journey doesn’t stop there. Regular exercise promotes circulation and reduces stress levels, which can alleviate common skin conditions such as acne, eczema, and psoriasis. Quality sleep is essential for skin repair and rejuvenation, while maintaining a balanced gut microbiome is crucial for skin health, as the gut and skin are intricately connected through the gut-skin axis.

This Valentine’s Day, join Sásta Skin Health in embracing self-love and prioritising your skin’s well-being. Treat yourself to our Microbiome Booster Serum, nourish your body with wholesome foods, stay active, prioritise sleep, and support your gut health for radiant, glowing skin that you’ll fall in love with every day.

Sásta Microbiome Booster Serum (RRP €45.00) is available from www.sastaskinhealth.com and leading pharmacies and beauty salons nationwide.

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