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| Good nutrition is vital for skin health |
Nutrition is such a fundamental part of our health and
well-being. Without proper nutrition our bodies cannot function properly and we
will get ill.
I cannot stress it enough; we need to eat well to be
well. With that I mean fresh fruits and vegetables, nuts and seeds in their raw
states where possible. Drink plenty of water and limit alcohol and fizzy
drinks. Eat much less meat, sugar, saturated fats and dairy.
Nutrition is very important at every stage of our skin
development. For healthy skin we need collagen which our bodies make from
Vitamin C. To maintain healthy collagen and elastin we need anti-oxidants which
our bodies get from Vitamin A, C and E and others. We need fatty acids to keep
our skin’s sebum in good health which we get from nuts and seeds. I can go on
and on….
As we all know by now, we don’t always get enough
vitamins and minerals from our diet and therefore it is a good idea to supplement
as well with at least:
- A good multivitamin and mineral from a natural source
- 1000mg Vitamin C
- Cal/Mag in the correct ratio 1:2 ie 400g magnesium to 800g calcium
- Omega 3 and 6
- PLUS any other vitamins as discussed under each skin type/condition/problem
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| Eat healthy |
Ageing skin
According to Dr Nicolas Perricone “ageing is just an
inflammatory process”
So, we need to slow down inflammation in our bodies.
With this mind, we need to look at nutrients that are anti-inflammatory and
that will give our bodies the best change to fight oxidative stress.
The ideal anti-ageing diet will therefore be rich in
Omega 3, 6 and 9 and anti-oxidants.
For optimal skin care we need to supplement with the
following:
- Vitamin C buffered with Calcium -1000mg
- Omega 3 –loading dose followed by maintenance load*
- Good multivitamin of natural origin
- Vitamin A-2000 to 2500 iu
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| Remember to take your supplements |
Dry Skin
Contributing factors for dry skin (lacking in oil)
include a lack of essential fatty acids, Vitamin A as well as water. Diets should be high in essential fatty acids
from seeds and their oils, but low in saturated fat. Eat lots of fruit and vegetables that contain
large amount of water. Limit alcohol and coffee intake.
For optimal skin care we need to supplement with the
following:
- Essential fatty acids such as flax (omega3) and evening primrose oil or borage oil (omega6)
- Vitamin A 5000iu
- Vitamin E 200 to 400 iu
- Vitamin B6
- Zinc
- Vitamin C buffered with Calcium -500mg
Fresh food is best!
Oily Skin
In treating oily skin we should respect the oil/water
balance of the skin in order to reduce the oiliness, but keep the skin healthy
and comfortable. By removing too much oil topically, the skin will try and
re-adjust the lipid levels and produce more oil. It is much more effective to
also help from within.
For optimal skin care we need to supplement with the
following:
- Lecithin capsules- 400mg
- Vitamin C buffered with Calcium -1000mg
Acne skin
Acne-prone skin should ideally be treated both
topically and systemic. Vitamin A plays a major role in treating acne. Vitamin
A has been used for many years and is a tried and tested regime. It, however, important
to note the following:
Vitamin A is an oil-soluble vitamin and is stored in
the liver. Therefore it is possible to take
too much and poison your body (hypervitaminosis).
All Vitamin A therapies are
prohibited for the following individuals:
- Anyone who has been on Roaccutane or similar treatments within the last 3 months
- Anyone who is trying to fall pregnant within a few months’ time.
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| Fruits are needed for good health and well-being |
For optimal skin care we need to supplement with the
following:
- Vitamin A therapy
- Lecithin capsules
- Vitamin B3
- Zinc
Please contact me for an appointment so that I
can discuss the therapy with you and monitor your progress
