Skin is the largest organ of our body. With proper skin care, we can, not only keep it healthy but also keep it looking young for a longer time. Healthy skin is the result of several factors: a healthy diet, right amount of exercise, good skin care practices, a positive outlook, and a relaxed mind. Vitamin A is a very good vitamin for healthy skin. It helps strengthen the skin and repair tissues. It can be taken in foods, as a supplement or as a topical cream. Eating a healthy diet is also vital to having radiant skin. You should at least eat five servings of fruit and vegetable everyday to cleanse the body of toxins that may affect your metabolism. Vitamin E is an antioxidant that can help prevent free radical damage to the skin.
Vitamin C helps with healing wounds and other damage to the skin. To improve the practicability of vitamin C in skin care. Vitamin C will also help the immune system fight off illnesses. Drinking water is also important to keep the skin healthy, supple and soft. It helps a lot when the required amount of water, about eight glasses a day. Zinc helps the skin’s natural healing process. It is good in preventing the over-production of sebum, which will also help clear up acne. Drinking an herb based tea can help hydrate the skin and at the same time get your daily requirement of vitamins and minerals. Vitamin D is an antioxidant that may play a role in skin pigmentation. Regular exercise enhances blood circulation necessary to maintain healthy skin.
Protein foods supply all the amino-acids essential for keeping your skin youthfu and prove helpful for skin care. Avocado oil used regularly is an excellent skin softener. It is in rich in vitamins and minerals, especially the skin vitamins A, C and E. Apply the mixture of raw turmeric and cream of milk on the face and wash it after 20 minutes. Always remember that your facial muscles are living elastic tissues and that they can be nourished and built up from inside only with a good and healthy diet. A mixture of crushed mint leaves and oats will reduce pimples. Leave this for 20 minutes and wash it with warm water. Crush garlic and take the juice and apply it on the face daily to reduce pimples. Apply a mixture of turmeric and neem on the face.
Skin Care Tips
1. Vitamin A is a very good vitamin for healthy skin.
2. Vitamin C helps with healing wounds and other damage to the skin.
3. Vitamin D is an antioxidant that may play a role in skin pigmentation.
4. Vitamin B helps keep your skin tone healthy.
5. Vitamin B6 helps keep the immune system healthy.
6. Facial treatment that is very helpful for those with oily skin.
7. For Black Spots make a paste with mehndi and oil and apply on the face
8. Drinking water is also important to keep the healthy Skin.
9. Crush garlic and take the juice and apply it on the face daily to reduce pimples.
10. Avocado oil used regularly is an excellent skin softener.
By: Juliet Cohen
kin care is an inside job that is complimented by elements of nature that, when applied topically to the skin, makes a very viable solution to those nagging spots and wrinkles that come with time. The body renews millions of skin cells every day. The quality of these cells is dependent on the quality of food we put into our bodies. The higher the quality of food in terms of vitamins and minerals the better the skin looks as we age.
What we use on the outside also deserves close attention. Since most antiaging skin care routines start with a clean face let’s start there. While doing my own research I’ve come up with three different types of soap that not only use natural ingredients but have also been proven to help your skin keep that healthy glow. Part of my search revealed information about olive oil soap. Antioxidants are important in protecting the skin from the sun and enviromental elements and can be found in olives. The second soap that got my attention was Black Soap or Anago, named after the Anago language of Nigeria, which is made from pure oils, butters and roasted plants. It’s emollient properties have a healing affect that is unique in the marketplace. Also, you might consider trying patented soaps from Texas. The patented Texas skin care soaps are made from the finest ingredients; many of their ingredients are homegrown.
Another important step in our antiaging skin care routine is to check out skin care lotions and creams. With so many of these products on the market it’s hard to know where to start. One thing we know for sure: It’s important to be able to closely check all the ingredients in a lotion or cream to be sure the product is formulated from truly natural resources. Unfortunately natural skin care products are not regulated in the United States so you have to read the labels carefully to be sure they don’t contain any synthetic ingredients as some can actually be harmful to the skin. The Internet isn’t always the best place to find natural skin care products as they often don’t list all of the ingredients. New Zealand is known for producing some of the best natural skin care products in the world. The testing process they use to determine the purity of their skin care products is one of the best in the world. When they say there are no artificial ingredients in their lotion or creams you can believe it is true.
Ingredients to look for in your search for natural skin solutions are Aloe Vera, calendula, green or white tea, chamomile, seed oil, soy oil, and pomegranite. What is little known about collagen is that, when applied topically, it cannot be absorbed through the skin so be careful when purchasing products that claim that collagen extracts are present.
Since finding the correct natural skin care product has its challenges, it’s probably wise to talk to a skin care professional and/or check with a highly qualified nutritionist. However, if you feel comfortable doing it on your own, remember this: Don’t rely solely on the product’s advertisements, and carefully check out all the ingredients. Keep in mind as you do your research the old saying, “What you see is what you get.”
By: Johanna Myers
There are a lot of good reasons to make your own skin care products. Many people are opting for a natural approach to lifestyle, from dietary choices to skin care products. By making your own treatments, you can be sure of exactly what goes into them. Some of you may have had an allergic reaction to many commercial products and seek natural skin care products out of necessity. Maybe you feel that commercial skin care products are too expensive and you just don’t want to pay high prices.
A healthy diet is also essential to radiant skin. Eating fruits and vegetables everyday is very important. If you don’t like fruits or vegetables, experiment with them until you find something you do like. Healthy skin is a result of many factors: a healthy diet, plenty of exercise, good skin care practices and a positive, relaxed mental attitude.
Water is also crucial for healthy skin, keeping it soft and supple. Many of the natural skin care recipes include water to cleanse the skin externally; but it is even more beneficial when consumed internally. Doctors recommend drinking 8-ounce glasses of water each day, and more when you are sick or out in the sun or heat. You will get much better results from your skin care treatments if you consume the recommended amounts of water.
Another way to help hydrate the skin and receive vitamins and minerals is by drinking herbal tea. They are easy to make and there are a number of different teas to choose from. Do some tea tasting to see which herbs you like best, and try combining several. Mixing herbal tea with fruit juice is a great way to get natural sweetness and the benefits of the herbs at the same time.
Some Herbs for the Skin and Hair:
Black alder (for skin eruptions)
Bergamot tea (cleanses the system)
Burdock
Dandelion
Horsetail
Nettles
Oat straw
Sarsaparilla
Stevia
Yellow dock
Regular exercise promotes good blood circulation, which in turn helps maintain healthy skin. Try to find a form of exercise that you enjoy and make it a part of your daily routine. Exercise also helps relieve stress and promotes a healthy mental attitude, another element in achieving healthy radiant skin. Relaxation is the key to getting the most these herbal treatments.
By: Sandra Alviar