The skin is the huge organ in the body. It protects against diseases and infections, regulates temperature and even aids in vitamin production. Even though most of us are only interested in knowing how to keep skin looking healthy rather than actually keeping it healthy, keeping skin healthy is essential to beauty and overall health.
The best way to keep the skin looking healthy (young, clear, shiny, supple, soft and wrinkle-free) is to stay out of the sun.
Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun provide a healthy-looking tan, but are very damaging to the skin in terms of pigmentation, sunburn, and loss of elasticity. These can cause premature aging in the form of wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, dark skin, uneven skin tone, loss of translucency, enlarged pores and dryness. Even the best genetics, topical skin lightening treatments, and oral skin supplements won't do much if a person tans relentlessly and regularly.
Staying out of the sun helps, but if you can't avoid it, you need to make sure you use sunscreen. This is especially important with prolonged exposure to the sun.
Assuming that a person is already sensitive to sun exposure, how can we further improve our skin condition? We know that some oral supplements are effective for good skin health, but which ones and how effective are they?
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The first group will be vitamins and minerals that are necessary for the proper functioning of each organ.
Vitamins and minerals that may affect skin health include the B complex, specifically B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin) and B12 (cyanocobalamin). Clear deficiencies of vitamins B1 and B2 are known to cause special forms of dermatitis (a type of skin inflammation). B12 deficiency is particularly harmful to rapidly dividing cells, including neurons and skin cells.
In addition to B vitamins, vitamin C, iron and copper deficiency also affect skin health. All three are important for the synthesis of collagen, an important structural protein in the skin, which plumps and tones the skin.
Vitamin A is critical for the normal life cycle of skin cells. Vitamin A deficiency causes skin to be dry, brittle and prone to wrinkles. On the other hand, excessive intake of vitamin A can cause serious toxicity and should be avoided.
Vitamins C and E and beta-carotene have been touted as antioxidants that reduce free radicals. However, while the role of free radicals and antioxidants is undoubted, clinical results have not been conclusively proven whether supplemental vitamins and other micronutrients improve skin quality and challenge the aging process.
Overdoses can be just as harmful as deficiencies, so it's best to stick to the recommended daily allowance (RDA).
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Oral supplements should go hand in hand with topical applications – sunscreen with at least SPF 30, creams (preferably with skin whitening agents) and moisturizer (preferably with skin lightening agents). Compared to topical applications, the effects of oral supplements are slower and more uncertain. Consumers should be realistic about their expectations because results will definitely not be seen in 7 days or 2 weeks.
We recommend a holistic approach to skin health, including:
* A healthy and balanced diet consisting of all food groups as well as vitamins, minerals and micronutrients.
* Keep a happy, positive mood. It is well documented that certain skin conditions, such as acne and eczema, are more common in people who are stressed.
* If you smoke, quit smoking. Smoke causes free radicals, damages the skin's micro circulation, and also causes teeth staining and other discoloration.
* Minimize sun exposure and use good sunscreen daily.
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