You can’t just shove junk food in your face and expect to have smooth, supple skin. But swap those cheese puffs for a cup of cottage cheese and you’ll get glowing results.
When it comes to your health, the outside reflects the inside. A dull, dry complexion is a blinking neon sign that you’re not eating right.
Lucky for you, you can put your best face forward with a better diet. Here’s how to do it with an Avocado as an example:
Face Food #1: Avocados
This creamy, green fruit is abundant in essential oils and B-complex vitamins that nourish your skin, inside and out.
Niacin (vitamin B3) is especially important for healthy skin, and avocados contain lots of it. Niacin, an anti-inflammatory, soothes irritated skin and red, blotchy skin. One avocado has 3.8 mg niacin – 27% of your daily need.
Friday, November 12, 2010
Saturday, November 6, 2010
THE TRUTH ABOUT WATER AND YOUR SKIN REVEALED
Most people have heard that drinking eight glasses of water a day will help improve their complexions and keep skin hydrated. And many of us -- by toting bottled water around everywhere we go -- make a solid effort to hit that target. But experts say there's not enough hard data to prove that drinking large quantities of water has any significant effect on your skin [source: Bellenir]. This may be difficult to believe, but it's true. Drinking eight glasses of water a day may do nothing more but make you urinate excessively.
A study done in 2002 at Dartmouth Medical School didn't find any evidence to support the idea that we should all drink eight glasses of water a day [source: Bellenir]. That doesn't mean people shouldn't drink water -- it just means that we don't necessarily need to force ourselves to drink water in excess. As far as hydrating your skin is concerned, you'd probably be better off applying moisturizer to your skin while you're still damp from the shower. This helps lock in the moisture your skin soaked up while you were bathing [source: Mayo Clinic].
When it comes to drinking water, people who are generally healthy can follow a simple rule: Drink when you're thirsty. Drinking extra water won't help you get rid of toxins -- that's what your kidneys are for, and they're going to keep doing the job whether you drink eight glasses of water a day or not [source: Potter]. No one knows exactly where the theory that people need to drink eight glasses of water a day came from. What we do know is that it isn't necessarily accurate and may not do much to keep your skin hydrated. So if you're thirsty, go ahead and drink a glass of water. If you're not, don't worry about it.
A study done in 2002 at Dartmouth Medical School didn't find any evidence to support the idea that we should all drink eight glasses of water a day [source: Bellenir]. That doesn't mean people shouldn't drink water -- it just means that we don't necessarily need to force ourselves to drink water in excess. As far as hydrating your skin is concerned, you'd probably be better off applying moisturizer to your skin while you're still damp from the shower. This helps lock in the moisture your skin soaked up while you were bathing [source: Mayo Clinic].
When it comes to drinking water, people who are generally healthy can follow a simple rule: Drink when you're thirsty. Drinking extra water won't help you get rid of toxins -- that's what your kidneys are for, and they're going to keep doing the job whether you drink eight glasses of water a day or not [source: Potter]. No one knows exactly where the theory that people need to drink eight glasses of water a day came from. What we do know is that it isn't necessarily accurate and may not do much to keep your skin hydrated. So if you're thirsty, go ahead and drink a glass of water. If you're not, don't worry about it.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
6 REASONS WHY TO USE TONER
It shrinks pores.
Applying a small amount of toner to a soft cotton ball or pad and gently blotting and wiping your face with it will remove oil and make your pores appear smaller.
It gives your skin pH balance.
Our skin is naturally acidic, normally with a pH balance of between five and six. After cleansing, due to the alkaline nature of soap, the pH balance of skin gets disturbed. When this happens your skin needs to work overtime to restore the balance (and that may result in oil), but using a toner helps to restore this balance quickly.
It adds a layer of protection.
Toners can help close pores and tighten cell gaps after cleansing, thus reducing the penetration of impurities and environmental contaminants into the skin. It can even protect and remove chlorines and minerals present in tap water.
It moisturizes.
Some toners are humectants, which means that they help to bind moisture to the skin.
It refreshes skin.
Toner can also be used in lieu of washing your skin when it's oily or dirt. It will leave your skin revitalized, even when you're on-the-go.
It can prevent ingrown hairs.
Toners containing glycolic or other alpha hydroxy acids can help to prevent ingrown hairs, so it also aids in grooming.
Applying a small amount of toner to a soft cotton ball or pad and gently blotting and wiping your face with it will remove oil and make your pores appear smaller.
It gives your skin pH balance.
Our skin is naturally acidic, normally with a pH balance of between five and six. After cleansing, due to the alkaline nature of soap, the pH balance of skin gets disturbed. When this happens your skin needs to work overtime to restore the balance (and that may result in oil), but using a toner helps to restore this balance quickly.
It adds a layer of protection.
Toners can help close pores and tighten cell gaps after cleansing, thus reducing the penetration of impurities and environmental contaminants into the skin. It can even protect and remove chlorines and minerals present in tap water.
It moisturizes.
Some toners are humectants, which means that they help to bind moisture to the skin.
It refreshes skin.
Toner can also be used in lieu of washing your skin when it's oily or dirt. It will leave your skin revitalized, even when you're on-the-go.
It can prevent ingrown hairs.
Toners containing glycolic or other alpha hydroxy acids can help to prevent ingrown hairs, so it also aids in grooming.
Friday, October 22, 2010
3 MUST HAVES IN YOUR GROCERY CART 2 KEEP YOU LOOKING YOUNG
Fill your shopping cart with foods that will fight for your right to look and feel amazing for years to come. Start munching on these goodies now to save face later...
HEMP
The omega-3 fatty acids in hemp help your skin retain moisture so you don't look like a cast member from Dawn of the Dead. Toss a tablespoon each of lemon juice, pine nuts, and shelled hemp seeds ($9 for 8 oz, manitobaharvest.com) into a blender with cup of hemp-seed oil ($10 for 8 oz, manitobaharvest.com), a chopped garlic clove, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 cup fresh basil. Whirl to create a delicious and healthy pesto. Worried about tripping the light fantastic after your snack? Don't be. Hemp is a different variety of cannabis, and it doesn't trigger positive drug tests.
PUMPKIN SEEDS
Score your dose of vitamin E, another powerful skin protector, by snacking on almonds or pumpkin or sunflower seeds. A lack of vitamin E can influence the quality and texture of your skin. Without it, your skin is at greater risk of damage from free radicals. If there is plenty of vitamin E in the membranes of cells exposed to free radicals, vitamin E will take the brunt of the attack and protect the fatty acid that surrounds all the intricate workings inside each cell.
CUCUMBER
The peel of this super-low-calorie fruit is made of silica, a building block of skin--plumping, wrinkle-preventing collagen. There's no recommended minimum intake for silica, but experts suggest at least five milligrams a day--the amount you'll get in the peel of one cucumber. Tip: Go organic. Regular cukes usually are treated with a coat of gack--inducing wax to preserve their shelf life, whereas organically grown ones often are left naked.
HEMP
The omega-3 fatty acids in hemp help your skin retain moisture so you don't look like a cast member from Dawn of the Dead. Toss a tablespoon each of lemon juice, pine nuts, and shelled hemp seeds ($9 for 8 oz, manitobaharvest.com) into a blender with cup of hemp-seed oil ($10 for 8 oz, manitobaharvest.com), a chopped garlic clove, a pinch of salt, and 1/2 cup fresh basil. Whirl to create a delicious and healthy pesto. Worried about tripping the light fantastic after your snack? Don't be. Hemp is a different variety of cannabis, and it doesn't trigger positive drug tests.
PUMPKIN SEEDS
Score your dose of vitamin E, another powerful skin protector, by snacking on almonds or pumpkin or sunflower seeds. A lack of vitamin E can influence the quality and texture of your skin. Without it, your skin is at greater risk of damage from free radicals. If there is plenty of vitamin E in the membranes of cells exposed to free radicals, vitamin E will take the brunt of the attack and protect the fatty acid that surrounds all the intricate workings inside each cell.
CUCUMBER
The peel of this super-low-calorie fruit is made of silica, a building block of skin--plumping, wrinkle-preventing collagen. There's no recommended minimum intake for silica, but experts suggest at least five milligrams a day--the amount you'll get in the peel of one cucumber. Tip: Go organic. Regular cukes usually are treated with a coat of gack--inducing wax to preserve their shelf life, whereas organically grown ones often are left naked.
Thursday, October 21, 2010
THE NAKED TRUTH, FAST FACT OF THE DAY!
Your skin is the largest and one of the most important organs in the body. It provides protection against infection, the environment and allows the body to heal from wounds. The average adult has some 22 square feet of dermis, which weighs approximately 8 pounds. Without skin, we would literally evaporate.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
CONSEQUENCES
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zUxIXQza-dM
PCRM's provocative new fast-food commercial draws attention to the link between heart disease deaths and fast food. Join the conversation: http://Facebook.com/Doctors.Care http://Twitter.com/PCRM http://PCRM.org/
After watching this You Tube video, I felt a little uneasy. Then I watched this video to lighten up the situation. This is just a friendly reminder that education is key! The more you know, the more you grow (in the good way!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EyVmhCgD-Y
PCRM's provocative new fast-food commercial draws attention to the link between heart disease deaths and fast food. Join the conversation: http://Facebook.com/Doctors.Care http://Twitter.com/PCRM http://PCRM.org/
After watching this You Tube video, I felt a little uneasy. Then I watched this video to lighten up the situation. This is just a friendly reminder that education is key! The more you know, the more you grow (in the good way!)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1EyVmhCgD-Y
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
THE TOP 10 BEST CITIES FOR YOUR SKIN!
Best Cities for Your Skin
TotalBeauty.com ranked the top 10 best cities for skin in America. The rankings looked at factors such as pollution and sun levels, tanning beds per capita, humidity, the number of smokers, stress and diet to find the best places suited for your skin. Is yours on the list?
1. Anchorage, Alaska
2. Bismarck, North Dakota
3. Honolulu, Hawaii
4. Flagstaff, Arizona
5. Billings, Montana
6. New York City, New York
7. San Antonio, Texas
8. Washington, D.C.
9. San Francisco, California
10. Cheyenne, Wyoming
TotalBeauty.com ranked the top 10 best cities for skin in America. The rankings looked at factors such as pollution and sun levels, tanning beds per capita, humidity, the number of smokers, stress and diet to find the best places suited for your skin. Is yours on the list?
1. Anchorage, Alaska
2. Bismarck, North Dakota
3. Honolulu, Hawaii
4. Flagstaff, Arizona
5. Billings, Montana
6. New York City, New York
7. San Antonio, Texas
8. Washington, D.C.
9. San Francisco, California
10. Cheyenne, Wyoming
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