Skin conditions can be some of the most awkward and uncomfortable health issues for people because it is something that is hard to hide. Skin conditions are right there for those first impressions, hellos and goodbyes. Skin health can really affect people’s self-esteem. We often sweep these conditions under the rug in lieu of normalizing and sharing personal journeys and battles. But, we should talk about them! Skin issues are totally normal. Most of us, if not all, battle exterior health issues at some point in our lives. And even more, the advances in skin health make navigating relief and healing much more accessible. But why do we get these skin conditions in the first place?
The truth is skin conditions USUALLY correlate to liver and/or lymphatic system health. The liver is our primary mode of detoxification. It absorbs everything, including mental and environmental stressors. The lymphatic system drains blood and promotes circulation throughout the body. Too many toxins and gunk can get stuck and overwork the lymphatic system, causing the system to go into overdrive and send toxins up to the dermis and epidermis. This goes for the liver as well. If the liver is sluggish or overburdened, it will send some of the unwelcome scavengers up to the skin for filtration. We also need to remember that with MOST skin conditions, healing needs to focus on the inside as much as the outside (check out our cellular beauty article for more information).
