The Keto Zone diet is great for the skin. It can reduce the consumption of common food intolerances that affect the skin, increase foods that promote skin health, and improve skin by improving gut and whole-body health. To experience healthy skin on Keto Zone, it’s important to eat a variety of Keto Zone foods and stay hydrated.

There’s never been a better time to take steps to improve skin health. It’s estimated that over 7% of US adults (approximately 16.5 million) are affected by atopic dermatitis and of these, 40% experience moderate or severe disease (1).  What’s more, this doesn’t account for other skin issues such as psoriasis. It’s time to improve our nutrition and heal our skin from the inside-out.

Here are 5 Tips for Healthy Skin on Keto Zone.

5 Tips for Healthy Skin on Keto Zone

1. Eat a Variety of Healthy Fats

The Keto Zone diet is automatically a health-skin diet because it encourages a high intake of a variety of healthy fats. Unlike other keto diets, which ofter recommend any fat, Keto Zone stands above with recommendations of the best fats for human health, including skin health.  For healthy skin on Keto Zone, include:

  • Omega-3 fats from fish and seafood, chia, flax, hemp heart seeds and more
  • Omega-9 fats from olive oil, avocados, avocado oil, nuts, seeds, and more
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) from MCT Oil Powder, MCT Oil, coconut oil, and more
  • Small amounts of naturally occurring Omega-6 fats. Omega-6s fatty acids are essential in the diet in small amounts and are important for skin health. We get plenty by simply eating whole foods like nuts, seeds, vegetables, meats, and more. However, it’s important to avoid concentrated forms of cheap omega-6 oils like soybean oil and those in processed foods (2). Too much omega-6 (common in modern western processed diet) causes an overload and inflammatory reactions in the body.

It’s important to eat a variety of all of these fats (click on this link to find out how to increase fat intake), and not just the omega-3s and MCTs. Together, these fats work to enable healthy skin on Keto Zone, promote abdominal fat loss (3, 4), improve whole-body and brain health (5), and more.

2. Add Hydrolyzed Collagen

Collagen is an amazing food for the skin. In particular, Type I Collagen makes up 90% of our hair, skin, and nails. When you eat it, it can improve your skin’s health and appearance. How? It:

  • Improves Elasticity and Hydration of Skin – The elasticity of your skin is very important as you age. Naturally, it decreases. But, a 2014 study of 46 women, ages 35-55, showed that 8 weeks of collagen powder supplementation improved skin elasticity within just 4 weeks (6), creating a youthful appearance.
  • Reduces Wrinkles – Another 2014 study concluded that collagen supplementation reduced wrinkles after just 8 weeks of use (7). Additionally, a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology concluded that collagen supplementation not only improved skin moisture but also produced younger-looking, less-fragmented skin (8).
  • Improved Skin and Tissue Structure – Skin and tissue structure are vitally important to healthy skin. When the structure is healthy, less breakdown in skin layers occur. In a 2017 lab study, researchers found that 6 months of oral consumption of collagen increased the collagen content in the skin to improve the skin structure.

Type I Collagen is best from marine sources such as those found in Keto Zone Hydrolyzed Collagen Powder(5).

3. Stay Hydrated

There is a lot of misinformation regarding hydration and keto diet. However, one thing is clear: Hydration is very important for healthy skin on Keto Zone.

When you first start keto, hydration can be a bit difficult because of electrolye balance shifts. To avoid dehydration during the first phase getting into the Keto Zone, add Instant Ketones to your diet, drink 8 oz. of bullion or broth 3-4 times per day, and keep drinking water.

Then, once in the Keto Zone, simple:

  1. Drink 64-80 oz. fluids per day. You can usually accomplish this by drinking to thirst. Older adults are typically more at risk for dehydration (9). Make sure to consume fluids throughout the day.
  2. Then, unless you have high blood pressure, consume salt with meals and add a daily serving of Instant Ketones any time you are re-entering the Keto Zone or feeling dehydrated.
  3. Make sure to eat a variety of high potassium, calcium, and magnesium foods. Most adults should also supplement with 200-400 mg of magnesium per day.
  4. If you exercise and sweat, add 24-32 oz. fluid and 600-800 mg sodium for every hour of your workout. This does not need to be consumed during the workout, but before, during as needed, and after is fine. You can use a low-carb electrolyte drink like Nuun if desired.
  5. Be diligent after any period out of the Keto Zone. You’ll go through the glycogen-depleting phase again, and need to supplement with extra electrolytes to avoid the Keto Flu.

4. Eat Lots of Anti-Inflammatory Foods

In addition to omega-3 fats, you can add anti-inflammatory foods for healthy skin on Keto Zone. In fact, reducing whole-body inflammation reduces inflammation in the skin. To increase anti-inflammatory foods, add:

  • Turmeric: Study after study has shown that both ingested and topical curcumin turmeric formulations statistically and significantly improve skin disease severity and should be considered for therapeutic benefits (10).
  • Ginger: One powerful active component in ginger is called 6-shogaol. In animal studies, 6-shogaol has been shown to inhibit free radicals and their pathways that affect skin inflammation. Further, it can alleviate allergic dermatitis skin lesions by inhibiting immune mediators and may be an effective alternative therapy for AD (11).
  • Cinnamon, Cloves, Nutmeg, and other spices
  • Vibrantly-Colored Vegetables and Herbs

5. Focus on Gut Health

The microbiome of healthy bacteria in your gut is vitally important to your immune function, overall bodily inflammation, and healthy skin on Keto Zone. In fact, your intestines house hundreds of trillions of bacteria. 

The good bacteria therein, known as probiotics, help digest your food, produce neurotransmitters, and modulate your immune system.

As long as they are healthy and abundant, they can decrease overall inflammation and reduce autoimmune skin conditions such as eczema, psoriasis, or dermatitis.

Want even more Healthy Skin of Keto Zone Tips? Check out these, specifically for dry winter skin.

Bottom Line

You’ve got an incredible opportunity for healthy skin on Keto Zone. Follow these 5 tips for your best skin and improve its health and appearance today!