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from Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D.

Research on the best foods for healthy skin is limited. Still, antioxidant-rich foods seem to have a protective effect for the skin.

Consider these skin-friendly foods:

  • Carrots, apricots, and other yellow and orange fruits and vegetables
  • Spinach and other green leafy vegetables
  • Tomatoes
  • Blueberries
  • Beans, peas and lentils
  • Salmon, mackerel and other fatty fish
  • Nuts

On the flip side, some foods seem to be associated with skin damage. For example, some research suggests that a diet high in processed or refined carbohydrates and unhealthy fats promotes skin aging.

Remember, many of the best foods for healthy skin also promote good health overall. Rather than focusing on specific foods for healthy skin, concentrate on a healthy diet in general. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Choose low-fat or fat ... Read more »

Category: Skin care | Views: 128 | Added by: natactive | Date: 06.21.2013 | Comments (0)

Good skin care — including sun protection and gentle cleansing — can keep your skin healthy and glowing for years to come.

By Mayo Clinic staff

Don't have time for intensive skin care? Pamper yourself with the basics. Good skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can help delay the natural aging process and prevent various skin problems. Get started with these five no-nonsense tips.

1. Protect yourself from the sun

One of the most important ways to take care of your skin is to protect it from the sun. A lifetime of sun exposure can cause wrinkles, age spots and other skin problems — as well as increase the risk of skin cancer.

For the most complete sun protection:

  • Use sunscreen. Use a broad-spectrum sunscreen with an SPF of at least 15. When you're outdoors, reapply sunscreen every two hours — or more often if y ... Read more »
Category: Skin care | Views: 128 | Added by: natactive | Date: 06.21.2013 | Comments (0)

 

 
The skin is the body’s largest organ and as such, it comes into contact with numerous things, such as clothing, bed sheets, water, furniture and other humans each day. However, some of those things can irritate the skin and cause an adverse reaction such as itching, burning, swelling or even blistering. Since so many things touch your skin every day, it can be difficult to determine the source of irritation, but the following 10 are likely culprits.

This is a tough irritation to deal with since you pretty much have to wear clothing wherever you go. It can also be tough to pinpoint the source of the irritation as many parts of clothing can cause a reaction. Rough fabrics, dyes and chemicals in those fabrics, as well as clasps, cl ... Read more »
Category: Skin care | Views: 98 | Added by: natactive | Date: 12.06.2012 | Comments (0)

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