Why Is A Healthy Diet Important For Your Skin’s Health?

Why is a healthy diet important for skin health?

You are what you eat.  Healthy eating habits not only impact your overall health; it also affects your skin’s health.

Research suggests that following a healthy diet low in sugar, refined carbohydrates, and bad fats – while choosing foods high in healthy fats and antioxidants will keep your skin in optimal shape.  Drinking 6 – 8 glasses of water daily also plays a significant role in skin health.

But as we all know, adhering to a healthy diet isn’t easy.  Not many people can follow a perfect diet every day of their life.  For others, as we age, we don’t absorb nutrients as well as we did when we were younger.  Some people’s guts don’t absorb nutrients and food the way nature intended.

That’s why specific vitamins and supplements can be beneficial in filling in the “gaps” in your diet.  A diet free of vitamin and nutritional deficiencies can help you to improve your skin’s health.

If you feel you might be deficient, check with your doctor before starting vitamin supplementation.  The water-soluble vitamins don’t stay in your body, but the fat-soluble vitamins can if you take too much.

What Vitamins should I take for optimal skin health?

Improve your skin’s health by using vitamins both topically in skin care preparations and internally via food or supplements.

What are some topical vitamins to consider using in your skin care products? 

Vitamin A/Retinoids

Many studies support using a retinoid cream or serum topically.  They increase skin cell turnover, exfoliating dull, lifeless skin to fight acne and slow the visible signs of aging.  It encourages healthy skin production.

Vitamin B/Niacinamide

According to research, b complex vitamins are most effective when applied directly to the skin.  Niacinamide, found in many skin care preparations is an excellent moisturizer, helps prevent skin aging, and reduces age spots and discoloration.

Vitamin C

Skin care products containing Vitamin C have been shown to improve skin elasticity and improve the moisture level of the skin for at least three hours following application.

What are some vitamins to take orally for maximum skin health?

Omega-3 Fatty Acids

Healthy fats can make your skin glow, helping to keep it firm and moist.  Choose healthy fats from nuts, seeds, avocados, and fish like salmon.  These fats are also available in supplements.

Vitamin A

Both your insides and outside need vitamin A.  It gives your skin protection against dry, itchy skin.  It is available in supplements and foods like carrots, dark leafy green veggies, and eggs.

Vitamin C

An anti-oxidant, Vitamin C helps fight the aging process.  Low levels of it can make your skin bruise easily and heal slower.  Along with vitamins, citrus fruits, broccoli, cauliflower, and squash contain high levels of Vitamin C.

Vitamin D3

The sunshine vitamin, it helps the skin grow and repair itself, so low levels of it can lead to skin problems, especially inflammatory skin conditions like acne, eczema, and psoriasis.  Besides supplements, fortified dairy milk, salmon, swordfish and tuna contain Vitamin D.

Vitamin E

Another antioxidant, it is also an anti-inflammatory.  Some research indicates it helps with skin aging and wound healing.  Find it in seeds, nuts, spinach, mangoes, corn and in supplements.

Zinc

This mineral helps your skin heal following an injury.  Research has shown that people with acne have a zinc deficiency.  Meats, shellfish, nuts, and dairy contain high levels of zinc.

How long does it take to see results from vitamin supplementation?

Taking vitamins is a long term commitment.  With regular daily use, you should start to see results within 4 – 6 months.  Continue taking as long as beneficial.

How Can Internal Skin Care Products Help My Skin?

As all skin conditions start deep beneath the skin where topical products can’t penetrate, internal skin care products are taken orally to attack skin conditions at their internal source.

Developed by a dermatologist for his patients, Loma Lux Laboratories products contain all natural, mother earth-derived minerals that are taken orally to relieve & help prevent acne, eczema, dandruff, and psoriasis.  They clear skin from the inside out, for healthy skin from within – without harsh chemicals, steroids, and without the irritating side effects of topical products that can burn and sting the skin.

Learn more:  https://www.lomalux.com/

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