Beauty is skin Beauty is skin deep deep By Anita Basera By Anita Basera
Beauty is skin deepBeauty is skin deepBeauty is skin deepBeauty is skin deep
By Anita BaseraBy Anita Basera
Skin ???Three layers• the epidermis: outer layer
• the dermis: middle layer
• the hypodermis: innermost layer
Functions
• Regulates body temperature
• Helps in eliminating waste products and water from body
• Maintains moisture level through sweating
• Protects sensitive tissues underneath
• Skin exposed to sunlight is main site of manufacture of vitamin D essential for bones
• Nerve ending under skin makes us aware of heat, cold, pain
Skin Care• good diet: healthy diet leads to healthy
skin
• Skin care regime
• Sleep: eight hours each night, skin revives itself when you sleep
• Clean Bowels: Elimination of toxins helps maintain healthy skin
• Emotions: Distress shows on skin as rashes or blemishes. So keep that anger in check !
• Exercise: Deep breathing exercises as we fill lungs with pure fresh air. Oxygen is vital for skin
• Multivitamin and mineral supplements
• Antioxidants; the age fighters• Calcium• Essential Fatty AcidsOmega-3's
are powerful skin regenerators, and you want them on your side if you are planning to age gracefully
Skin care regime
• Cleansing: most important aspect of skin-care
• Toning: restores acid balance on skin and corrects other such imbalances
• Moisturizing helps in keeping the moisture in the skin
• Protection: from sun
Diet Diet Diet Diet
Fruits & Vegetables
• Eating plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables is good for your health
• Particularly important for preventing premature skin aging
• Help protect skin cells from damage by due to environmental exposure
• For maximum benefit make sure they are fresh and minimally cooked
Fluids
• Well-moisturized skin is less prone to developing of wrinkles
• Drinking plenty of fluids ensures proper hydration and helps reduce skin dryness
• Drink at least 8-10 glasses of water/day
• Coffee and sodas are not a good substitute for water
• Do not drink too much fluid 2-3 hours before going to bed. This may cause morning puffiness
Cooking• Cooking decreases amounts of many
essential nutrients
• Thus we consume less essential nutrients & more aging-promoting substances
• No need to completely avoid cooked foods. But reduce cooking time, avoid deep-frying, grilling and cooking in large amounts of oil or fat.
NutrientsNutrientsNutrientsNutrients
Vitamin A
• Maintains and repairs skin tissue. • skin may appear dry and flaky in
its absence• yellow and dark green leafy
vegetables, whole milk, liver, and butter
Biotin
• Forms the basis for skin, nail, and hair cells
• Easily obtained from diet, with little effort. bananas, eggs, oatmeal, and rice
Vitamin C & E • Vitamin C: Protects skin from sun,
smoking, and pollution. Citrus fruits such as oranges and grapefruit, broccoli, bell peppers, Brussels sprouts, and leafy greens
• Vitamin E: Same as vitamin C. vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, olives, spinach, and asparagus
• Selenium: Can protect skin against sun damage. Sources: Whole grains, seafood, garlic, eggs, and liver
• Zinc: Can clear skin by controlling oil production. Sources: oysters, lean meats, and chicken
Common Skin Problems
ACNE:Red pimples due to inflammation of sebaceous glands
PIMPLES: Inflammation of sebaceous gland with bacteria , over activity of sebaceous gland
BLACKHEADS:A plug of keratin and sebum within a hair follicle
Causes• Hormones, • Over activity of Sebaceous Glands• Diet, • Genes, • Vitamin deficiency • Stress
Nutrients Involved in Treatment
Vitamin AVitamin BVitamin C & EZinc Omega 3 Fatty Acids
CHOLASMA:Dark splotches and pigmented areas on the forehead, cheeks and upper lips.
Causes: Sun Exposure &Pregnancy
SALLOW SKIN:" No color look :, skin looses lusture & vitality
Causes: Anemia, B Complex Deficiency
Treatment• Exercise• Vitamin B1• Facials• Fluids• Vitamin K• Avoid alcohols & Smoking
Eye Dark CirclesCauses• Thin Skin• Allergies• Genetics• Fluid Retention• Lack of Sleep• Iron Deficiency• Dehydration
TreatmentVitamin K, Vitamin CHydrationLow Salt FoodsIron Rich FoodsSleepSunscreen
Tips• Consume sufficient amount of fruits
and vegetables. 1 ½ cups of fruits and two cups of vegetables per day.
• Select from dark green, orange, legumes, starchy vegetables, and other vegetables
• Consume 3 cups per day of low-fat milk or equivalent milk products.
• And above all smile often.
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