Skin Care

Skin health is a very powerful indicator of bodily health in general. Inflammation, wrinkles, dry or oily skin, and acne are all sure signs of poor internal health. Often brought on by consuming unhealthy foods and avoiding healthy nutrients that are good for the skin, many people treat skin problems by turning to mainstream topical cosmetics, such as lotions, soaps, scrubs, toners, and creams. While these products can be helpful, treating external blemishes with chemical-laden beauty products does not address the core internal problems: exposure to toxins in dietary and personal care products and poor nutrition.

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Benefits:
*Combats acne and dry skin
*Promotes smooth, healthy skin
*Reduces risk of skin disease
*Gives skin a youthful appearance

Research has shown that skin reacts particularly well to certain minerals and vitamins, and especially well to antioxidants that nourish the skin, providing a youthful and healthy appearance. Silica is a trace mineral that strengthens the body’s connective tissues and is vital for healthy skin. Muscles, tendons, hair, ligaments, nails, cartilage, and bone are all strengthened by silica. Without a healthy amount of silica the skin loses elasticity and the body’s ability to heal from wounds is significantly reduced.

Zinc is a mineral that is essential in the fight against acne, and research has suggested that acne itself may be a symptom of zinc deficiency. By controlling the production of oil in the skin, zinc may control some of the hormones that create acne. Zinc is a central substance in proper immune system function, and also helps in the maintenance of vision, taste, and smell.

Omega-3 essential fatty acids are a very important source of supplementation for all kinds of health benefits, particularly dry, inflamed skin, or skin that suffers from a frequent appearance of whiteheads or blackheads. Essential fatty acids, especially omega-3, are responsible for skin repair, moisture content, and overall flexibility, and because they are not produced in the body they must be obtained through diet or supplementation.

Selenium is an antioxidant mineral responsible for tissue elasticity. Selenium also acts to prevent cell damage by free radicals and is recognized for its reduction of breast cancer risk. As a skin care supplement, selenium can play an important role in preventing skin cancer and other serious skin diseases, and can protect the skin from damage from excessive ultraviolet light.

As in all parts of life, vitamins are perhaps the most important source of supplementation. Vitamin C is very effective in reducing damage from free radicals, such as that caused by overexposure to the sun or pollution. Collagen and elastin, two fibres that support skin structure, are consumed by free radicals, causing wrinkles and other signs of premature aging.

Vitamin E is another powerful antioxidant that significantly reduces the effects of sun exposure on the skin. In combination with vitamin A, vitamin E is very effective in combating certain skin cancers. Vitamin E also reduces the appearance of wrinkles, and soothes dry or rough skin. Vitamin A has been shown to be the maintenance vitamin, in that it promotes regeneration and repair of the skin. Vitamin A deficiencies can result in a dry, flaky complexion.