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HOW TO TREAT YOUR SKIN LIKE YOUR BEST FRIEND
Ageless. Flawless. This kind of skin is what we all want. A toxic environment along with poor nutrition
and excessive sun exposure can cause havoc to your skin. Did you know that darkening of the skin, whether 15 minutes or two
hours, represents skin damage? So how do we help maintain our largest organ? Collagen is a component of connective tissue,
found in skin. A major antioxidant which aids in collagen formation is vitamin C, along with vitamin E and beta carotene.
Those antioxidants will also help protect skin cells from free radical damage, caused by UV rays. Grape seed extract,
containing a group of substances called flavonoids, also contributes to skin elasticity by restoring damaged collagen.
Regarding moisture retention and supple skin, hyaluronic acid and the good fats are important. Hyaluronic acid (HA)
retains moisture, making skin softer; a zinc and magnesium deficiency can accelerate HA depletion, so help cover yourself
by taking a multivitamin. Good fats (both Omega 3,9) can support healthy cell membrances, obtained from the diet through
salmon, tuna, flax oil, virgin olive oil, and nuts like almonds and walnuts. A fish oil supplement will provide even
more Omega 3. So, this summer let’s treat your skin well…and then look in the mirror and tell your best
friend, “you look great!”
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HOW
TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OUR SKIN Support collagen, a protein found in skin tissue: - Vitamin C, vitamin E and Beta Carotene -- these antioxidants will also
help protect skin cells from free radical damage caused by UV rays.
- Grape Seed Extract -- promotes
skin elasticity by restoring damaged collagen.
Retain moisture and maintain supple skin: - Hyaluronic acid -- replace age-related depletion of HA to maintain
moisture and make skin softer. A zinc or magnesium deficiency also accelerates loss of HA.
- Fatty
acids -- Fish oil capsules and monosaturate oils 9omega-9) like virgin olive oil and nuts like almonds, macademias, and pecans
support cell membranes that promote healthy skin.
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IMPROVE YOUR SKIN WITH CAROTENOIDS Like the name sounds, carotenoids
are found in carrots and many other plants and algae. There are many different carotenoids, with some being powerful
antioxidants and protective to the skin. The well known beta carotene found in your multi-vitamins provides a source
of vitamin A and also helps counter the damage to skin from free radical molecules formed when you are in the sun exposed
to UV radiation. A good range of intake is 10,000 to 25,000 IU per day. Lutein has been shown to increase skin elasticity,
hydration and lipid content. A combination of lutein and zeaxanthin was shown to protect against UVA/UVB damage.
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