Essential Nutrients for a Healthy Skin and Its Sources.
Skin, one of the best gifts from nature to us, and it is our duty to take proper care of it. But in the present environment, it is a hard nut to crack, and pollution is one of the major factors in that. Apart from that, the lifestyle of people doesn’t permit a person to have a healthy skin. Means one can say that skin is the organ which is least taken care of.
The lifestyle also includes the things we eat, which plays a very important role for taking care of our skin. So, we must keep an eye on whatever food we’re eating, but for that it would be required to know the essential nutrients that are necessary for keeping the skin healthy.
So here is a list of all the nutrients necessary for the growth and maintenance of skin, and along with that, the rich sources of the nutrients required is also mentioned.
Vitamin A: It has got great antioxidant properties, which gives an effective protection against pollution, it assists sense of taste and it is believed that it helps in slowing of aging as well.
Source: Eggs, milk, liver and oily fish are a very good source of vitamin A along with fortified cereals and margarines.
Vitamin B: Two variants of vitamin B are most useful in skin and that is,
Vitamin B3 (niacin amide): It is effective on swollenness, wrinkling, red blotchiness and hyper pigmented spots in aging skin.
Source: Oily fish is an excellent source of omega3 fatty acids, and if you’re vegetarian then linseeds and flax oil are best option for you.
Vitamin B12: It helps in DNA and RNA synthesis and cell reproduction, our skin grows constantly hence needs it for a healthy growth.
Source: Clams, Oysters, and Mussels, fish eggs, liver, octopus, fish, beef, eggs, cheese are excellent source of Vitamin B12.
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid): It is a very powerful antioxidant, which prevents skin damage and wrinkles due to sun, smoke and other chemical pollutants.
Source: vitamin C is present in blackcurrants, blueberries, broccoli, guava, kiwi fruits, oranges, papaya, strawberries and sweet potatoes.
Vitamin D: It is used for the treatment of psoriasis in the skin.
Source: Our skin is the best source to generate vitamin D, with the help of sunlight.
Vitamin E: Vitamin E is very effective for curing various skin diseases as, regulating vitamin A in the body, anti-aging, sun protection and sun burn treatment for the skin.
Source: Almonds, avocado, hazelnuts, pine nuts and sunflower and corn oils are very good source of vitamin E.
Vitamin K: It helps in the healing of skin discolorations and also skin imperfections.
Source: Vitamin K is present in avocados, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, spinach, watercress, Brussels sprouts, blackberries, mangoes, corn oil, olive oil, safflower oil, sunflower oil, mackerel, salmon, nuts and wholegrain products.
Zinc: Zinc is very helpful in healing wounds, acne and also dandruff.
Source: wheat germ, liver, pumpkin seeds, sardines and oysters, are an excellent source of zinc which is helpful in repairing of damaged skin and keep it soft and supple.
Sulfur: It is essential for the synthesis of VitaminB1, it is believed to remove toxic material from the body and give a glossy look.
Source: Garlic and Onion are ideal source of sulfur.
Silica: Silica promotes and maintains healthy skin tissue, stimulates the growth of damaged tissue for repairing.
Source: Apples, Beer, Beets, Cherries, Corn, Cucumbers, Dandelion, Dried beans Eggplant
On thing that should be kept in mind is to drink plenty of water, as it helps to keep the body hydrated, and also to flush out toxic materials out from our body.
Not only these nutrients should be included in our diet but also in our body care products also, such as body scrub, cleanser, moisturizer etc. The bottom line is those products must be natural and should contain ingredients rich in above mentioned minerals.
And yes in order to get a glowing and shiny skin just eating and using a good body care product is not sufficient, so better exercise at least for 30 minutes each day and don’t be disheartened with the results as it is not a overnight stuff and takes some time. So have a healthy and glowing life.
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Anti-aging guide: Skin Care by Body Scrub with Proper Diet and Procedures
Change is the law of nature, means everyone and everything gets older with every passing moment. And it is also true that, it is a human tendency to resist any change. Similar is the case with aging factor, as nobody wants to get old, so every possible way is tried out to remain young. But a common mistake done by most of the people is that they rely more on the artificial methods, and get nothing out of it because it has just temporary effect or worse negative effect.
For a long lasting effect, one need not to do something like climbing a mountain, all he has to do is to make full use of the resources that nature has provided, and maintain a proper routine, such as:
- Drink lots of water: Water helps in keeping your skin hydrated, so one must drink at least 8 glass of water daily.
- Hit the GYM: One should do any physical activity for at least 45minutes daily; it not only helps to strengthen your body but also works as a stress buster, it also helps in opening of pores through sweating.
- Eat Healthy: Include more fibers in your food and avoid junk food.
- Have Proper Sleep: Proper sleep is very essential for a healthy mind and body, and the effect will be visible by your skin.
- Quit Smoking: This is the single factor that has the worst effect on the skin. It not only affects your skin but your whole body, internal as well as external. So it’s better to quite smoking as soon as possible, because it is a big stone in your way to be healthy.
- Alcohol: Alcohol is also injurious to your health as well for your skin, as it dehydrates the body. However, it’s good if taken in small quantities.
And along with the above mentioned regime, one can follow these simple steps to slow down the process of aging:
The very first thing should be kept in mind is that you should know your skin type, it is very important as you would be treating your skin accordingly.
- Cleansing: the first step that should be taken is to clean your skin with a cleanser that suites your skin type. And remember any soap is a NO, and also cleanser should not used too often, washing at night should do the job. In the morning, a splash of lukewarm water would be best.
- Exfoliate: Exfoliation is the most important step while caring your skin and it is also a fact that most people skip this step. Exfoliation is removing the uppermost layer of dead skin cells and dirt that makes the complexion dull. A good body scrub is all what is required for this process. If it is used properly then you will fell the instant difference.
- Moisturize: Moisturizing is also very important for every skin type; even oily skin needs proper moisturization as it packs moisture into the skin.
- Sunscreen: sunscreen is important for those who had to spend a lot of time under sun. Sun rays are the major factor for wrinkles, so proper sunscreen should be used during winter as well as during cloudy season.
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How to choose a Body Scrub????????
Skin is the largest organ of our body. So it is very important for us to take care of it, because a healthy skin reflects a healthy body. This is a fact that anything applied on the skin is readily absorbed by our body. In order to nourish our skin, one thumb rule can be followed and that is, “Do not to put anything on skin that cannot be eaten”.
Now the problem arises, “How to select such products”? The simplest thing that can be done is to look up at the list of ingredients while buying any skin care product. Means if even half of them cannot be pronounced well or it gives a feeling of a chemistry lab manual, then its best to avoid such products.
The next thing that can be done is to look after the food for the skin i.e. if we use lotion then it should contain Aloe Vera, or Shea butter and similar natural ingredients which rejuvenate skin. And one essential thing that should be kept in mind that one should drink a lot of water because it removes the toxic material from the body and keeps it healthy. Apart from this, one should take proper sleep and try to be free of stress. Yoga, dancing or any physical exercise proves to be a very good stress buster.
Sweating is one of the best ways to clean skin from inside. Any cardiovascular exercise as running, swimming, playing football does the job, or there are relaxed approaches as sauna, hot tub too, which are sufficient to regulate our blood circulation and keeps our skin healthy.
Now coming back to the product selection, I heard about a brand known as PIANOON Cosmetics, and its one of the product called PIANOON Antiox body scrub, I just want to check about the thing what they call “THE WOW EFFECT”. Like every product this also has some likes and dislikes as:
Likes:
Its Aroma: It has a mesmerizing aroma that goes deep into skin and keeps you refreshed for a long time.
Exfoliation: It exfoliates really well, and that too very gentle i.e. without any rashes and redness on the skin.
Moisturization: You don’t want to feel like you have dry skin when you step out of the shower, and believe me it does a lot more than that.
Dislike: The thing that I dislike most is that while using this product it has such an aroma that I feel like eating it, and find it very hard to resist that feeling.
So in order to keep your skin healthy, use products that contains natural ingredients, and Enjoy Every Moment of Life?
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Make your dream of a glowing skin come true….
I just remember the days when there were no worries in life, all that need to be worried was the timing of lunch and play i.e. when I was a child, I used to play and breathe fresh air, just be whatever I was. I just miss all that stuff, as in today’s life, all we’ve got is the tension about the future, we’re busy in our life so much that we don’t get time for even ourselves. This just affects our health and looks, we look much older than our age, and we got pimples, wrinkles and black heads on our face. And environmental pollution has just added to the problems.
But it is a well known fact that problems always comes with a solution. Similar is the case with our lifestyle which tends to somewhat torture our skin. Our skin, which is the biggest organ of our body, covers up and protects internal organs. So it is very important that it should be taken proper care of. It is not just about healthy skin; a healthy skin shows healthy body and mind.
Everyone just dream about having a glowing skin, but never take effective steps to make that dream come true. But out of many ways, one has to just follow simple routine which will definitely give them a glowing skin. That routine consists of following:
- Eating healthy: It implies that one should eat fat free food with more fibers included, and with good cholesterol. The food should not be spicy.
- Enough Sleep: One should have an adequate amount of sleep, which is very necessary.
- Sunscreen: One should use proper sunscreen of adequate SPF (depending on you skin type).
- Exfoliation(body peeling): Out of the above mentioned, this is the most important factor for achieving healthy skin. But before that lets take a look at the exfoliating material i.e. body scrub(Körperpeeling).
A body scrub(körperpflege) is an abrasive product that removes dead skin cells from the skin, when massaged on the skin, leaving a soft, fresh and smooth skin. It has many benefits as apart from exfoliating it improves the blood circulation and the oils generally present in the scrub moisturize the skin.
A good body scrub(peeling für den körper) prepares your body for the even tan and opens the pores and let the skin breathe.
I’ve came across a very good body scrub which has got much more than the others that one can hardly neglect that, such as:
- JOJOBA Oil: It is natural wax which protects and moisturizes the skin all day. It doesn’t vaporize and is very similar to the human oil, thus it tricks the skin and balances oil production. This quality has been very helpful for oily skins. Moreover it spreads well and absorbed well too.
- Apricot Extract: Apricots are very rich in salicylic acid and vitamin A, which detoxifies the skin and keep it glowing and black head free.
- Shea Butter: Shea Butter is known to be a superb moisturizer, with exceptional healing properties for the skin. It blemishes wrinkles, eczema and dermatitis.
Apart from all these qualities it has got mesmerizing aroma which is famously known as THE WOW EFFECT by its fans.
The only thing that needs to be done before using the scrub is to have a shower and enjoy the beautiful and glowing skin.
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