Beauty Theory and the Real Secret to Beauty

Written by Maranda Sloan, Advocate for Holistic Health

Through personal experience, customer feedback, and extensive study, Maranda has crafted innovative health solutions. As the creator of Haloblujuices, she empowers others to transform their wellness with sustainable, life-changing strategies—helping people breathe new life into their health journeys.

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It’s not about foundation, contour, or concealer, it’s all about your lifestyle, habits, and what you consume. Beauty has always fascinated me. Not the airbrushed, polished kind in magazines, but the natural kind, the glow that radiates from within. It’s only in recent years that I’ve realized just how connected beauty is to what we eat, how we move, and how we take care of ourselves from the inside out.

What shocked me most on my journey was this: consuming vitamin C, not applying it topically, transformed my skin from blemished and uneven to bright, clear, and vibrant. And believe it or not, it all started with a happy accident.

A happy accident turned life lesson

Like many others, I’ve dealt with skin issues, breakouts, uneven texture, and dark circles. In the past, I did what most of us are taught to do: I reached for solutions on the shelf. I tried every topical vitamin C product you can imagine, serums, creams, foaming washes, but nothing truly worked for me. Worse, my skin’s sensitivity to the sun made using these products a painful experience.

At the same time, I was becoming more aware of how food affected my body. I started journaling what I ate and paying attention to how I felt afterward. Around this period, I began incorporating citrus fruits, especially oranges and kiwis, into my daily post-workout routine, typically right before bed. I didn’t think much of it at first. It just felt like a refreshing, healthy choice.

But within days, I noticed something new: I felt rejuvenated. My body rested better. My energy was more balanced. And then… my skin started to change.

The skin shift

After a few consistent weeks of this new routine, daily exercise, hydrating well, and eating a vitamin C-rich fruit salad in the evenings, I began noticing that my skin looked and felt different. Blemishes faded, my complexion evened out, and those pesky dark circles under my eyes started to brighten.

At first, I didn’t realize what had triggered the transformation. But during a reflection session and check-in on my workout progress, it hit me: the only major change I had made was what I was eating post-workout.

Not only was my energy better and my mood more stable, but my skin looked alive. That’s when the lightbulb really went off:

You truly are what you eat.

And it’s not just anecdotal, science backs it up.

The science behind the glow

Your body is a complex, beautiful system, and it’s fueled by what you feed it. Every cell you have is built and maintained using the nutrients you consume. If you give your body junk, it will show up, in your energy levels, your mood, and yes, your skin.

According to Dr. Eva Selhub, “What you eat directly affects the structure and function of your brain and, ultimately, your mood” (Selhub, 2015).

The same goes for your skin. The epidermis, your skin’s outer layer, is constantly regenerating. The quality of that regeneration depends on what’s available to build from, namely, nutrients like vitamin C, antioxidants, omega-3s, and collagen-boosting compounds.

In a report by the University of Minnesota’s Center for Spirituality & Healing, it states:

“The food we eat gives our bodies the ‘information’ and materials they need to function properly. If a nutrient is not present, aspects of function and therefore human health decline” (Denton, n.d.).

This means food is more than fuel, it’s instruction. Instruction for healing, glowing, building immunity, and even lifting your mood. So if your skin is looking tired, inflamed, or breaking out, it may be time to look not at what you're putting on it, but what you're putting in your body.

Myth and solution

Myth: Topical skincare is the key to lasting beauty

Millions of people believe the path to clear skin is through serums, creams, and beauty hacks on social media. While some topical treatments help temporarily, they only address the symptoms.

Solution: Long-term beauty begins internally

Your skin reflects your body’s inner state. When your gut is inflamed or your diet is nutrient-deficient, it shows up on your face. Instead of chasing surface-level fixes, turn inward: nourish your body with whole foods.

For me, vitamin C-rich fruits like citrus and kiwi helped kickstart my skin’s healing. But every person is different. Your skin might respond better to foods rich in zinc, healthy fats, or collagen. The key is individualization, listening to your body and giving it what it truly needs.

Building a beauty routine that starts from within

Creating a personalized wellness routine was a game-changer for me. Here’s what mine looked like:

• Movement: Daily exercise that was tailored to my body, not a generic workout plan.

• Hydration: Water first, then nutrient-packed hydration (like citrus juice).

• Post-workout nutrition: A light fruit salad packed with vitamin C.

• Consistent sleep: The better my sleep, the better my skin.

• Mindful eating: Paying attention to how different foods made me feel and adjusting accordingly.

And of course, cutting out processed snacks and sugar-filled foods made a huge difference. Junk food may satisfy your taste buds in the moment, but your skin pays the price long-term.

The bigger picture

This isn’t to say topical skincare has no place. It absolutely does. But it shouldn’t be the only solution. We’ve been marketed into believing beauty comes in a bottle, when in reality, it comes from balance, nourishment, and lifestyle.

That’s why I created Haloblu Juices. We’re not just about making health taste good; we’re about making health personal. Whether it’s a juice packed with antioxidants or a blend designed to support your skin, we believe wellness should be fun, sustainable, and rooted in results.

Our goal? To help you glow from the inside out, because your beauty is more than skin deep. It starts with the choices you make every day. If you’ve been searching for real solutions and sustainable beauty from the inside out, you’re not alone. I share daily wellness tips, behind-the-scenes of my own skin journey, and personalized juice blends that help real people achieve real results. Come be part of a community that believes in healing, not hiding.

Follow us on Instagram @haloblujuices for glow-up routines, health tips, and the juice your body’s been asking for. Let’s build beauty from the inside, together.

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Maranda Sloan, Advocate for Holistic Health

Maranda is a passionate advocate for holistic health, with a personal journey that led to the creation of Haloblujuices, where life breeds life. Through research and hands-on experience, she’s uncovered innovative, sustainable solutions that go beyond conventional wellness. Maranda empowers others to make meaningful improvements to their health, offering a refreshing approach to living well.

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References:

• Selhub, E. (2015). Nutritional psychiatry: Your brain on food. Harvard Health Blog. Retrieved here

• Denton, C. (n.d.). How Does Food Impact Health? University of Minnesota, Center for Spirituality & Healing. Retrieved here

• Wardlaw, G. M., & Insel, P. M. Perspectives in Nutrition. McGraw-Hill Education.