5 ways electrolytes lead to plump, hydrated skin

Electrolytes. Until recently, the word was almost synonymous with sweaty workouts. Even today, most people associate them solely with sport and exercise. But did you know that electrolytes play a crucial role in skin health?

Here are five ways electrolytes help maintain plump and healthy skin.

1. Skin Hydration

Electrolytes are essential minerals that carry an electric charge.  One of the primary functions of these minerals is to maintain proper hydration throughout the body. They help regulate the balance of fluids inside and outside of cells and direct moisture to where your body needs it the most.

When it comes to your skin specifically, here's how electrolytes help improve hydration:

Improved Moisture Levels: 

Electrolytes like sodium and potassium help to retain moisture in the skin's outer layer, preventing dryness and maintaining the skin's natural barrier function. This barrier is crucial for protecting the skin from environmental damage like pollution and UV rays, which are often a cause for dryness and itchiness.

Enhanced Skin Elasticity:

Proper hydration ensures that the skin remains plump and elastic, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. When you pinch your skin, does it quickly return back into place? If not, this could be a sign your body is lacking electrolytes. 

2. Cellular Function

When your cells are healthy, your body is healthy! And a healthy body has healthy skin. Here's why cellular health matters for vibrant skin:

Cellular Communication:

Electrolytes facilitate the transmission of electrical signals across cell membranes. This is crucial for skin cell renewal and repair. 

Nutrient Uptake:

Electrolytes facilitate the transport of nutrients into cells and the removal of waste products, ensuring that skin cells are able to function optimally.

In short: electrolytes help your body clean up its cells and keep them healthy.

3. Anti-inflammatory Effects

Redness, pain, itchiness and dryness: these can be symptoms of skin inflammation. These conditions often go undiagnosed but can cause severe discomfort. Here's how electrolytes can help:

Reduced Inflammation:

Magnesium and calcium have anti-inflammatory properties. By stabilising cell membranes, magnesium can help reduce inflammation, which is beneficial for conditions like acne, rosacea, or dermatitis. 8 pumps of Oshun per day provides 180mg of pure elemental magnesium.

Healing and Recovery:

Calcium plays a role in blood clotting and wound healing, which means better recovery from skin injuries, rashes or surgical procedures.

4. pH Balance

Over the years, there's been a lot of questionable marketing claims from brands around improving the body's pH, leading to general confusion. In terms of skin health, thankfully things are relatively straightforward: healthy skin has an acidic pH, which acts as a defence mechanism against bacteria and other pathogens. Just like gut health, skin health has its own healthy pH and natural flora. Electrolytes help in maintaining this delicate pH balance, ensuring the skin's protective mechanism thrives.

5. Protection Against Environmental Stress

Blue light, UV exposure, and environmental pollution all accelerate natural ageing process in the skin. This is where electrolytes like magnesium and zinc can help by supporting the body's antioxidant defences. By reducing oxidative stress, these minerals act as a preventative measure to the premature ageing of our skin.

Practical Applications

Incorporating electrolytes into your daily routine can help improve the health of your skin and minimise accelerated ageing processes. In short: electrolytes help maintain healthy, plump, radiant skin. 

How can you apply this to your day-to-day?

Oral Hydration:

Drinking water with added electrolytes. Now you know this isn't just for after a sweaty workout and that it will support your skin health every single day. The best way to do this? Add 4-8 pumps of Oshun to your daily water intake.

Topical Products:

For an additional skin boost, many skincare products now include electrolytes for their hydrating and healing benefits. Look for serums or toners with magnesium, zinc, or potassium for extra skin support.