Skin Health From the Inside Out For Both Men and Women
Skin health truly begins from within, emphasizing the importance of what we put into our bodies. Without adequate intake of nutritious foods, our skin may not achieve its natural radiance.
Healthy solutions for glowing skin, anti-aging, acne, eczema, psoriasis, and all-around skin health.
Supplements for Skin
CoQ10
Helps to protect the skin from damaging effects of the sun. Reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines: CoQ10 helps one’s body by producing collagen and elastin, helping to keep your skin young.
Evening Primrose- Can even be used as a topical.
Helps to clear up acne and eczema (inflammatory skin conditions).
Good for all around skin conditions:
Elasticity
Moisture
Firmness
Fatigue resistance
DIM (Diindolylmethane)
Helps with hormonal acne.
Glutathione
This supplement decreases the melanin (pigmentation) in skin. It also can decrease wrinkles and increase skin elasticity.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids
Omegas may moisturize the skin. It can help fight irritable skin from skin disorders, such as, atopic dermatitis and psoriasis, by sealing in moisture.
Food for Skin Health
Foods with the * are the ones I highly recommend for the skin.
Bitter Melon *
This superfood can also give you glowing skin and shiny hair
Burdock Root also known as Gobo *
Helps with hormonal acne.
Carrots
Can help improve psoriasis
Kale
Boosts healthy skin cell turnover
Morning Shot of Olive Oil and Lemon or Grapefruit *
This one may sound a bit weird, but eating olive oil raw is healthier. You can add lemon (I prefer grapefruit) for better taste.
Great for skin health
Eggs
Helps with collagen production
Lotus Root *
Good for hair and skin (including acne)
Walnuts
Walnuts increase collagen production
Goji Berries *
Improve skin health
Reduce skin irritation
Manage the effects of the sun
Manage the impact of aging
Oranges and Grapefruit (just to name a couple of Vitamin C fruits)
Vitamin C helps with fewer wrinkles and less age-related dry skin
Skin Juicing
HELPS PREVENT AND REDUCE ACNE
1 orange peeled, but with pith left on
1 lemon, peeled
2 carrots
1/2 beetroot and tops
2 stalks celery, leaves removed
1 handful mixed fresh herbs, chopped basil, mint, lemon, thyme
ANTI-AGING JUICE
5 oz. blueberries or blackberries
5 oz. raspberries
1/2 inch fresh ginger root
1/2 clove garlic or 1/4 red onion
1 grapefruit with white pith
1 orange, pith on