Have you ever noticed that some people seem to have young clear skin all of their lives, while others never have good complexions? It may be that genetics has something to do with it, but a lot of other factors come into play. Good nutrition is important, as is using the right skincare products. Here’s a look at some of the common skin conditions and some natural remedies.
Acne
Acne is the bane of many teenagers and blemishes often continue into adulthood. The blemishes are caused by inflammation in the sebaceous glands, which produce the skin’s natural oils, as well as an over production of bacteria that live in the follicles.
Some of the skincare products that are commonly suggested as acne treatments cause irritation, which increases inflammation. Over cleansing is another big problem, because it causes irritation and inflammation, too. Contrary to popular belief, acne is not caused by dirt or poor hygiene.
Natural treatments that can help you have young clear skin include:
Manuka honey—applied directly or taken orally, a natural anti bacterial agent
Omega 3 dietary supplements—taken orally, because of the anti inflammatory activity
Vitamins A and E—taken orally, because low blood levels are associated with the condition
Functional Keratin—applied directly for its natural anti inflammatory activity
Eczema, Seborrhea, Psoriasis and Dermatitis
Inflammation plays a role in these conditions, as well. So, natural compounds like Functional Keratin are beneficial. It is always important to treat skin conditions from the inside out and from the outside in. If you are not taking a good multi nutritional supplement and you have any of these problems, then supplementation will definitely help.
One of the things that aggravate eczema and other inflammatory conditions is lack of moisture. Every time that we shower or bathe, we lose natural oils that are important for young clear skin. A good moisturizer can replenish those roles.
Sun Damage
Although some sun is actually good for conditions like eczema, psoriasis and acne, too much sun hastens the aging process. It causes underlying free radical damage that is one of the major causes of cellular aging. When they are talking about the skin’s health, scientists refer to it as photo aging.
If you want young clear skin for as long as possible, use caution when you are in the sunlight. Try to limit exposure to 10 or 15 minutes per day, less if you are a fair skinned person. Use a good zinc oxide sun block, when you spend more than that amount of time outdoors and use a moisturizer that contains antioxidants, the body’s natural defense against free radical damage.
Wrinkles, Sagging and Other Signs of Age
Antioxidants, Functional Keratin and other nourishing ingredients will help delay and repair the signs of aging. Creams containing the antioxidant coenzyme Q10, for example, have been shown to reduce wrinkling by 30 and reduce overall sun damage by the same amount after six weeks of use.
The bottom line is this. If you use good skincare products and strive to obtain optimal nutritional levels in your daily diet, then you can have young clear skin, for many years to come.
Author Resource:
Valerie Rosenbaum has been researching anti wrinkle skin firming creams for many years. The holistic skin care products she discovered use all natural ingredients like Cynergy TK, Nano-Lipobelle HeQ10 & Phytessence Wakame. For more information visit http://www.DefendYourSkin.com
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