Biohacking for healthy skin: When sleep, nutrition, and stress affect the effectiveness of our cosmetics

The term biohacking refers to the conscious process of adopting changes in multiple aspects of daily life to “hack” the body’s biology and naturally achieve significant improvements in overall health and well-being. When biohacking is applied to skincare and beauty, it involves small, targeted lifestyle changes that maximize the effectiveness of the cosmetic products we use, giving the skin a healthy, radiant appearance. In practice, this means that skincare does not end with simply choosing the right products. Undoubtedly, investing in high-quality, natural cosmetics with pure and effective formulas is essential, but our skin’s appearance also reflects the quality of our sleep, our diet, and our stress levels.

Circadian rhythm: The skin’s “clock”

Our skin follows the circadian rhythm, a 24-hour biological cycle that affects its functions. During the day, the skin fights against UV radiation, pollution, and oxidative stress, while at night it activates its natural repair and regeneration mechanisms. When we sleep less or at irregular hours, we disrupt this cycle, which leads to unwanted effects such as reduced collagen production, dullness, and more visible signs of aging. Read also: Sleep and circadian rhythm: How a time change affects them (& tips for quality sleep)

Tips for biohacking skincare based on the circadian rhythm:

Morning: For this part of the day, the essential steps include hydration and sun protection. Choose MACROVITA Ultra-fine Moisturizing Cream 24hours with olive oil & aloe vera for hydration and toning. This gentle, non-greasy cream helps the skin restore and maintain its moisture for longer. Deeply hydrates and enhances skin’s elasticity, providing a radiant glow and promoting a youthful appearance.

Follow with MACROVITA Suncare Face Cream SPF50 with aloe vera, panthenol & olive oil. Offering strong action against photoaging and intrinsic aging, it ensures the maximum possible protection, enhancing the synthesis of skin’s structural proteins and defense capacity. Protects cells from all damage caused by exposure to radiation of the entire spectrum (UV, IR, BLUE LIGHT), while offering velvety sense and a matte effect, leaving no oily residue.

Night: It is the perfect time to focus on thorough cleansing and skin renewal. Choose MACROVITA Miracle Micellar Cleansing Gel with olive oil & argan oil. This innovative micellar gel effectively cleanses the face without water. Quickly and easily removes regular or waterproof makeup, deeply purifies and hydrates the skin, leaving it soft and revitalized.

Continue with MACROVITA Multi-effective Night Face Cream with olive oil & argan oil. Deeply moisturizes and tightens the skin, increasing its cohesion and elasticity, also strengthening its barrier. Reduces age and expression wrinkles, and calms the skin, offering a uniform color, velvety sensation, and youthful radiance.

Seasonal nutrition: Beauty from the inside out

In autumn, our eating habits often change. The return to daily routine, lack of time, demanding schedules, or the need for entertainment may lead us to unhealthy or comfort food choices. However, what we eat is reflected in our skin. For example, the frequent consumption of sugar and extra processed carbohydrates triggers inflammation, acne, and oiliness, while alcohol dehydrates the skin, leaving it dull and tired looking. Autumn offers many skin-friendly food options, such as pumpkin (rich in beta-carotene, enhances cell renewal), walnuts & almonds (packed with omega-3s, they support skin health), pomegranate (full of antioxidants, it prevents oxidative stress), mushrooms (key source of vitamin D, essential for both skin and the immune system).

Stress, cortisol & premature aging: The invisible enemy

As mentioned earlier, autumn often marks the return to routine, social obligations, and responsibilities. This transition can be particularly stressful, as adaptation takes time. Chronic stress, however, raises cortisol levels, which weakens the skin barrier, triggers acne or irritation, and is directly linked to premature aging.

How to “hack” stress for beautiful skin:

• Establish small self-care moments (breathing exercises, walking, meditation).
• Join yoga or pilates classes that help restore hormonal balance.
• Stay off screens 1 hour before bedtime and 1 hour after waking to recharge and reduce stress.

A holistic approach to skincare

MACROVITA natural cosmetics are the best choice for your skin. We encourage you to combine them with sufficient and good quality sleep, a balanced seasonal diet, and effective stress management, for radiant, youthful, and healthy skin.