scrub me secret: all my vegans and vegetarians out there this tip is for you! Collagen-filled broths, supplements, and enriched waters we ingest to help improve our skin and body are derived from animals or fish. Since vegan and vegetarian lifestyles don’t allow meat or animal products you’ll have to find a different way to give your skin and body that extra collagen boost. Flooding your diet with these colorful fruits and veggies will give you some of the same great benefits as drinking bone broth.

scrub me secret: Intaking collagen in a liquid vs. a powered or capsule form makes it easier for your body to absorb the collagen peptides. As an esthetician I would recommend drinking a bone broth or Vital proteins collagen water if you’re wanting to incorporate more collagen peptides into your diet.

scrub me secret: My absolute favorite thing to treat myself to on the mornings I need an extra boost (and a little something sweet) is the Renude Changaccino. This is a powder made from changa mushroom, cacao, cinnamon, and monk fruit that you add to hot coffee to make a delicious superfood “latte” type drink. Absolutely delish!

scrub me secret: Moroccan mint tea is one of my favorite mint tea blends. It’s a green tea with peppermint that provides a perfectly refreshing, but not overpowering, mint flavor. numi Moroccan Mint tea is a great one!

scrub me secret: according to the Mayo clinic an average adult female should ingest about 91oz of water per day and an average adult male should take in about 125oz of water per day.

All of these dietary rituals are things that I incorporate into my life. Proper water intake and incorporating these superfoods, supplements, and produce into my diet are things that help contribute to skin radiance, collagen preservation, and overall health. Having a healthy skincare routine is about what we put on the outside AND the inside. Cheers to healthy skin!