Believe me, it’s not that I’m ‘trying’ or even wanting to be Miss Universe, nor am I – to be perfectly honest – a fan of beauty pageants. I’m perfectly happy and comfortable in my own skin! Nevertheless, when I caught a glimpse of these long-legged, flawlessly skinned beauties, I wondered, “What do they eat? How do they get their skin to glow?”
Like the heart, stomach, and brain, your skin is an organ. In fact, it’s the largest organ in your body and it grows from the inside out. There are many nutrients, including protein, vitamins, minerals, healthy fats and water that are needed to condition, repair and regenerate your skin.
Water, sometimes called the forgotten nutrient, rids your body of toxins and keeps skin moist. Be sure to drink approximately half your body weight in ounces per day.
For healthy and beautiful skin, here’s the A, B, C skinny on the subject:
Vitamin A helps to even out skin tone, diminish fine lines and may help to make skin more elastic.
Sources: egg yolks, milk and dairy products, fish oil.
Vitamin B controls oil secretion, decreases propensity towards blemishes, and helps to prevent scaly skin.
Sources: Poultry, fish, whole grains, dried beans, bananas, meat, leafy green veggies as well as dairy products.
Vitamin C helps heal scar tissue, cuts and bruises and protects against UVA rays.
Sources: Citrus fruits, broccoli, cabbage, tomatoes, berries, melon, peppers, potatoes.
Vitamin D helps to moisturize and condition skin.
Sources: Egg yolks, salmon, herring and fortified milk.
Vitamin E conditions and moisturizes skin, helps heal burns, inflammation, cuts, and irritation and may minimize formation of scars.
Sources: wheat germ, nuts, vegetable oil, green leafy vegetables, whole grains.
Essential fatty acids moisturize the skin while helping to maintain its barrier function.
Sources: flaxseed oil, evening primrose oil, blackcurrants, safflower oil, borage seed oil, linolenic acid.
Vitamin K reduces bruising, may help relieve dark circles under eyes, treats actinic purpura in aged skin, and may help fade broken capillaries.
Sources: green leafy vegetables.
Spread the word … NOT the icing!
Janice
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i use a combo of shea butter and aloe vera moisturizer. Works great. I use shea butter on my lips, around my eyes and nose (dry areas), My father swears by vasoline.
p.s. I dropped your name on Gina's post, Barb. ;)
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