How Exercise Nourishes Your Skin From Within
Exercise! It's simple, essential, and oh-so-important for that radiant vibe we all love.
Christine Ernest
May 16, 2025
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In today’s issue:
Why movement matters
Stress and skin
Muscle and skin
A surprising but blunt fact about exercise and longevity
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PILLAR SPOTLIGHT
Move Gently, Glow Deeply:
Okay, glow seekers, let's dive into this week's pillar: Exercise! It sounds simple, right? But getting exercise right is key to feeling fantastic and looking radiant!
Movement is more than just a path to fitness — it's a quiet force for radiant skin and graceful aging. Regular, intentional exercise works beneath the surface, nourishing your skin’s beauty from the inside out. Let’s explore how.
Circulation: The Glow Beneath the Surface
Movement sends fresh, oxygen-rich blood throughout your body — and to your skin. This improved circulation supports your skin’s natural renewal.
More oxygen = better cellular repair
Enhanced blood flow = brighter, more even skin tone
Gentle sweat = a natural cleansing ritual for your pores
Just 20–30 minutes of light to moderate cardio, like brisk walking or cycling, helps bring this glow to life.
Stress & Skin: Why Movement Matters
Your skin mirrors your internal world. Chronic stress increases cortisol, the hormone that breaks down collagen and elastin — the proteins that keep your skin firm and youthful.
Exercise calms the nervous system and helps rebalance your stress response:
Reduces cortisol levels
Improves sleep quality, which aids skin regeneration
Supports hormone balance, which can help manage conditions like acne and dullness
Even slow, mindful movement — stretching, yoga, or tai chi — can help soothe stress for clearer, more vibrant skin.
Healthy muscles create graceful posture and enhance circulation, but they also play a lesser-known role in metabolism.
Exercise improves insulin sensitivity, which helps regulate oil production and reduce inflammation
Muscle tone supports skin’s firmness, especially in the face and body as we age
Moderate resistance training increases skin-plumping hormones like IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor)
No need to lift heavy weights — bodyweight squats, gentle resistance bands, or light hand weights can all help tone from within. Remember, muscle knows no age! Its never too late.
Your skin naturally renews itself every 28 days!
Exercise supports this rhythm by encouraging detoxification, oxygenation, and repair. When paired with rest, hydration, and sunlight, movement becomes part of your skin’s gentle regeneration process.
There’s no one right way to move — simply find what brings you joy, warms your body, and calms your mind. It might be dancing in your living room, walking with a friend, or stretching under the sun.
A radiant complexion is not something we chase. It's something we support — one mindful movement at a time.
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GLOW TIP
Move Your Lymph with Gentle Rebounding
A few minutes on a rebounder (mini-trampoline) each morning can support your skin’s clarity and tone. This gentle, rhythmic bouncing encourages lymphatic drainage, which helps your body carry away cellular waste. It’s a light, joyful way to start your day — just a few minutes barefoot or in soft shoes can help your inner and outer glow feel more refreshed. Even if you don’t have a mini-trampoline, just hopping or jumping in place will impart benefits.
SURPRISING STAT: BLUNT FACT
*Source:
Barry, V. W., et al. (2014). Fitness vs. fatness on all-cause mortality: a meta-analysis. Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases, 56(4), 382–390. View Study
QUOTE OF THE DAY
The information in Glow by Calla Skin is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Christine is a licensed spa professional in Florida and New York State, not a doctor. Always consult a healthcare professional before making health-related decisions.
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