7 NUTRIENTS YOUR SKIN NEEDS.
Minerals,vitamins and essential fatty acids are responsible
for your skin ability to keep itself moisturized,heal wounds and repair
damage,control inflammation and ward off bacteria.All these requirements for
an healthy skin are better gotten from a balanced nutritious diet.Absence of
these vitamins and minerals could lead to dry skin,rashes,acne breakouts and
pale or ashy skin and the skin becomes more prone to sun damage.Here are the
seven elements your skin needs.
ANTIOXIDANTS(VIT A,C
&E)
These are essential for skins structural integrity ,growth
and maintenance.A lack of antioxidants
leads to the skin feeling dry and rough,wrinkles look deeper and
sunburns take longer to heal.It also leads to the skin being prone to diseases
such as psoriasis,eczema and dandruff.
Sources:Green leafy vegetables,citrus,berries and other
brightly coloured fruits.
VITAMIN D
This is both a hormone and a vitamin.It is helpful in the
treatment of inflammation and psoriasis.A lack of it is shown by a lack of
vitality in skin tone and texture.
Sources:Sunlight,fatty fish,fortified milk and orange juice.
B VITAMIN COMPLEX.
Includes
thiamine,riboflavin,niacin,folate,biotin,choline, B-6,B-12.Aids in cell growth
and is essential for wound healing,boosts metabolism and circulation which
slows down premature aging.A lack of it is manifested by eczema,pale
complexion,dandruff,pigmentation issues and skin lesions.
Sources:Fish,beans and poultry.
MINERALS.
Is one of the essential nutrients for the skin.Iodine plays
a role in the skin complexion and aids in healing skin infections by increasing
oxygen consumptions and metabolic rate of the skin,silicon aids in
collagen formation,zinc aids in wound healing and skin rejuvenation by
promoting cell growth and boosting immunity ,it also aids in hair growth
Sources:Seeds,nuts,mushrooms,kelp,certain fruits and
vegetables.
ESSENTIAL FATTY
ACIDS.
Omega-3 fatty
acids found in fatty fish like wild
Alaskan salmon,Atlantic mackerel and arctic char soften skin and aid in healing eczema,psoriasis and
wounds,balances sebum production in the skin.Omega 6 fatty acids also known as
gamma linolenic acid keep the skin moisturized
Sources:Fatty fish,flax seed,walnuts,soybeans
FIBER.
Helps the body flush toxins while lowering bad cholesterol
levels
Sources:Whole grains,vegetables,oatmeal and nuts.
WATER.
Your skin looks dry,dull and flaky when you're
dehydrated,fine lines and wrinkles become more prominent.You should drink about
8.75 glasses of water a day dependent on how much you exercise and perspire.
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