If I could save time in a bottle…..I'd be richer than anyone I know! So how do we protect our skin from the damaging effects of this world? In one word; naturally. While there are beauty creams, lotions and treatments that help our physical appearance not all of them restore, rebuild and replenish our skin. Here are a few natural things you can do to naturally help protect and renew your skin, naturally.
*Antioxidants
Fruits – Berries, citrus, apples, bananas, etc. Fruit is high in antioxidants which help renew, rebuild and restore our skin naturally.
*Nuts
Brazil nuts contain a natural product called selenium which helps with the elasticity and skin infections (i.e. acne).
*Vitamins and minerals
Vitamins C, E, A, K and B all contain nutrients our body needs. Our "outward" appearance is a huge indicator of our "inward" condition. Our skin reflects our overall wellness.
C = Fruit (citrus, vegetables) and/or 500 – 1000 milligrams per day in supplements.
E = 400 units daily helps reduce the damage caused by the sun and fights off carcinogenic cells.
A = Most fruits/vegetables contain this vitamin. Retinol A is a product used mostly for acne but also for aging. Dry or flaky skin is a sign of low "A" in your diet.
K = Used to help clot our blood, this vitamin does little for the elasticity of our skin. Topical creams containing both K and A are known to help with the "circles" under the eyes and bruises.
B Complex = Biotin, found in vitamin B and also produced naturally in our body, is a nutrient which forms the skin, hair and nails. Dermatitis, hair loss and itchy skin are symptoms of low biotin. Bananas, oatmeal, eggs and rice naturally contain this vitamin/nutrient our body needs.
Niacin – A form of vitamin B, Niacin helps give the skin an instant glow while also retaining moisture in the skin.
Selenium – Known to help protect the skin from damaging cancerous sunrays
Copper – Can be toxic if taken orally, so beware. However, combined with a topical skin cream of Vitamin C, zinc and Copper the three help with your skins elasticity.
Zinc – Lean meat/poultry and oysters contain zinc, known for help to balance our skin's oil reproduction and used in treating acne.
Alpha-Lipoic Acid - Probably the best product for aging skin, this acid can be found in supplements or creams and compares to using C and E. Helps to repair, restore and renew the skin.
DMAE –Helps prevent "Lipofucsin", aka the aging brown spots on our skin. Stabilizes the membranes of the skin cells and helps restore/renew the skin from sun damaging and smoking. Taken as a supplement or found in skin care/cream products.
*Creams
An "L-ascorbic acid" form of Vitamin C cream penetrates the skin and helps restore the collagen to the skin.
Creams containing Niacin will help to give the skin an almost instant healthy glow appearance.
Retinol A creams assist with acne and aging.
Hyaluronic Acid has become the "hot button" in skin care creams. Helps keep pores/cells together while smoothing out the skin.
*Essential fatty acids – An absolute must for our skin. Help to not only regenerate our skin's appearance but also helps balance our skins natural "oil barrier".
Omega 3 – Found in poultry, grains, cooking oils (Canola).
Omega 6 – These fats are mostly found in cold water fish like salmon, sardines and mackerel as well as grounded flaxseed and flax, safflower oils.
Quick tip for wellness: Our outward appearance is a reflection of our inward wellness. Eat your vitamins and nutrients on a daily basis and your skin will show you the difference it makes.
Quick Tips for Wellness, Pat Ferguson, Copyright © 2011, All rights reserved
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