How Fasting Impacts Your Skin
Intermittent fasting is often celebrated for its benefits on metabolism, energy, and longevity. But its impact on the skin is an emerging area of interest — one that’s gaining attention among researchers and wellness experts alike.
What Is Autophagy and Why Does It Matter for Skin?
One of the key mechanisms behind fasting’s benefits is a process called autophagy, which is the body’s natural system for cellular renewal. Around the 16-hour fasting mark, the body begins to break down and recycle damaged cells. This process helps clear out cellular waste and supports overall tissue repair — including the skin.
The Hormonal Link Between Fasting and Skin Health
Studies have shown that when autophagy is activated, it may help reduce oxidative stress, calm inflammation, and support skin clarity by lowering the hormonal fluctuations that often trigger breakouts and sensitivity. Fasting can also help regulate insulin and cortisol — two hormones that, when imbalanced, can contribute to acne, dullness, and collagen breakdown through a process called glycation.
Why Skin Still Needs External Support
That said, autophagy is not without its complexities. As the body clears out damaged components through cellular turnover, it also produces free radicals as a natural byproduct of normal metabolic and cellular function. This means that while the body is in a detox and renewal phase internally, the skin may benefit from added antioxidant support externally.
This is where skincare becomes especially important.
How FLOREA A.M. Concentrate Serum Supports Skin Through Change
At Hueliá, we created FLOREA as a supportive daily ritual for skin that is in transition — whether due to hormonal shifts, lifestyle changes, or fasting itself.
FLOREA is formulated not with a hero ingredient, but with a synergy of bioavailable ingredients like vitamin C, Ectoin, Allantoin, and botanical extracts to support your skin’s function throughout the day. It is carefully crafted to hydrate, protect, soothe, smooth, and brighten — while helping boost your skin’s natural resilience with just a few drops.
A Gentle Reminder
While intermittent fasting isn’t for everyone, and this article is not intended as medical advice, many women have found it to be a powerful tool for supporting both internal balance and outer radiance. If you're exploring fasting as a lifestyle ritual, we recommend consulting with your healthcare provider, and exploring trusted voices like Dr. Mindy Pelz and Dr. Aviva Romm, both highly respected for their work in women’s health, hormonal balance, and integrative medicine. Their research and clinical insights offer grounded, evidence-based approaches to fasting and wellbeing across life stages.
As always, the key is to listen to your body and support it with care — inside and out.
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