February 18th, 2009
The best remedy to treat oily skin is to have proper diet. If you take good care of yourself on the inside, it will reflect outside. Your physical as well as mental health should be cared for. Eat balanced diet to provide your body with all vital nutrients. Stay away from fad diets and diets that force you to starve or eat only one type of food group. A well balanced diet provides all nutrients to your body, leading to good health. Your face is the mirror of your health. So when your health is good, your skin will be clean and clear.
B vitamins are vital for skin health. Deficiency of vitamin B2 leads to oily skin. Wheat germ, egg yolk, Brewer’s yeast, organ meats, nuts and beans are good sources of B vitamins. Minimizing your intake of fat, oil and sugar will reduce the skin problems and improve your overall health.
Modern farming methods have depleted the soil of essential nutrients. Besides, processing and storing food for long destroys certain nutrients. So the food that you eat does not contain all the necessary nutrients. To overcome any nutritional deficiency, take some supplements. Take a multivitamin according to your age and sex. Combine it with additional vitamin A to get 10,000 IU daily and vitamin B complex. You can also take primrose oil (500 mgs) and flaxseed oil (1,000 mgs) to improve the health of your skin.
Drink at least 8 glasses of water a day. It removes the toxins from your body through kidneys and liver. It helps in replenishing the moisture lost through sweat, breath and urine.
If possible, avoid stress. Stress worsens the skin problems. Do meditation or deep breathing exercises for relaxation.
Following the above dietary guidelines will treat rosacea, a skin disease that resembles acne and skin problems due to old age.
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February 18th, 2009
After a harsh, cold winter, summer brings welcome relief. You can enjoy the sunshine and hosts of leisure activities. But you need to be careful as summer can bring its own set of skin problems. Ensure you take good care of your skin so that you look great while enjoying your summer activities.
Vitamin D is essential for strong bones and sunshine is the best source of this vitamin. Just a little time in the sunshine during early morning ensures you get your daily supply of vitamin D. Stay out of sun from 12 noon to 2 pm. when the sun’s rays are at their strongest. These rays can damage skin, cause wrinkles and skin cancer.
Apply sun block at least 20 minutes before going out. It prevents burns and minimizes the risk of cancer and cataracts. Purchase a sun block who’s SPF is 15 or more.
If you experience intense burning sensation after staying out in the sun for a long time, rub tonic lotion over the affected part. Tonic lotion provides relief from the burning sensation and heals it faster. Keep your skin fresh and clean, eject dead cells along with excess oil by applying cleanser and tonic lotion.
Insects thrive in summer. Buy insect repellents, creams and lotions to relieve the reddening and burning sensation. If you have sensitive skin, consult your doctor to find the right creams and lotions for you.
Provide your body with adequate supply of nutrients. Your diet should include foods with plenty of selenium, beta-carotene, vitamin A, C and E. Meat, crab, shrimps, cheese, etc. are good sources of selenium. Beta-carotene and vitamin A are present in carrots, egg yolk, fish liver oil, etc. Oranges, lemons, and pineapples provide vitamin C. Vitamin E, needed to slow down aging and is present in milk, butter, nuts and vegetables
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