just wanted to share that i have noticed some real improvements in my skin.
since eliminating foods im allergic to and also eating copious amounts of raw meats and fats my skin has progressively gotten smoother, softer and much less dry. after a while i was able to use just a light bit of olive oil to keep my skin moist, but after about 3-4 years eating raw and really focusing on high quality meats and fats i no longer have to use anything on my skin to keep it soft and moisturized. i also dont sunburn which is pretty unheard of out here as we have a lot of intense sunshine.
i grew up in colorado and have lived here the majority of my adult life. it is EXTREMELY arid high altitude desert
while growing up and before eliminating allergenic food (grains, nuts, most legumes, most fruits and some vegetables) i had pretty painfully dry skin. scaly in places (mostly shins and ankles) as well as tight and dry in others (lower back) especially during the winter as i spent a lot of time in the cold and at high altitude. i would also have chapped lips and sometimes blemishes. as well as those little bumps on the back of the arm. also facial rashes would flare up from time to time when eating allergenic foods, too high carb or being under stress.
i generally had to slather up with balms and lotions, and be careful that they werent also irritating. they basically made my skin look normal, but that was the extenet of the benefit, no healing. as soon as i would shower my skin would be bone dry.
i stopped eating shitty foods and added better quality meats and fats and immediately noticed a difference. the bumps on the arms dimished and disappeared, legs were definitely less dry and the lower back itchy stretchy feeling went away. blemishes would come and go as i have been adjusting diet and stress. but i was able to start just using natural oils to keep my skin moisturized. by controlling my blood sugar through lowered carb intake, eliminating alcohol, regular meals and a few round of herbs i was able to get rid of the rashes.
dry brushing also helped to removed old dead skin, i dont have to do that so often any more, maybe once or twice a month instead of once or twice a week. i shower in the coldest water that is comfortable and only a few times a week at most.
my skin has generally seemed to tighten and heal and has really excellent texture, lol! i know its not just me being vain, i get compliments which i general dont expect seeing as i am a totally low maintenance person and only trying to achieve health, not vanity! i am really happy not to have to consider even purchasing oils for the skin, as long as i am eating properly the body responds and takes care of itself
