The best way to keep skin looking healthy—young, fair, radiant, soft, supple, and wrinkle-free—is to avoid the sun.
Ultraviolet (UV) rays from the sun lead to a healthy-looking tan, but do a lot of damage to the skin in terms of pigmentation, sun damage and loss of elasticity. It can lead to premature aging in the form of wrinkles, fine lines, sagging, darkened skin, uneven skin tone, loss of clarity, enlarged pores and dryness. Even the best of genetics, topical skin lightening treatments and oral skin supplements will be of little benefit if tanned mercilessly and regularly.
Staying out of the sun helps, but if you can't avoid it, you need to make sure you use a sunscreen. This is especially important if the sun exposure is for a long period of time If your skin is thin then you should not expose your body
Assuming one is already sensitive about sun exposure, how can we further improve the condition of our skin? We know that some oral supplements are effective for good skin health, but which are these supplements and how effective are they?
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The first group would be vitamins and minerals, essential for the proper functioning of each organ
Vitamins and minerals that affect skin health include the B-complex, especially B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin) and B12 (cyanocobalamin). Excess deficiency of vitamins B1 and B2 leads to the characteristic form of dermatitis (a type of skin inflammation). B12 deficiency is harmful to neurons and rapidly dividing cells, including skin cells
In addition to B vitamins, vitamin C, iron and copper deficiencies also affect skin health. All three are important for the synthesis of collagen, a major structural protein of the skin, which plumps up the skin and gives it tone.
Vitamin A is essential for the normal life cycle of skin cells Vitamin a deficiency causes the skin to become dry, brittle and wrinkled On the other hand, excessive vitamin A intake can cause serious toxicity and should be avoided
Vitamins C and E, and beta-carotene are known antioxidants that reduce free radicals. (Free radicals lead to skin degeneration and aging.) However, while the role of free radicals and antioxidants is in doubt, clinical results have not been conclusively proven that supplemental vitamins and other micronutrients improve skin quality and reverse the aging process.
An overdose can be just as harmful as a deficiency, so it's best to stick to the RDA
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Oral supplements should go hand in hand with topical applications – sunscreens of at least SPF 30, creams (especially with skin whitening agents) and moisturizers (especially with skin lightening agents). Compared to topical applications, the effects of oral supplements are slower and more subtle Clients have to be realistic about their expectations as results will not necessarily be seen in 7 days or 2 weeks
We recommend a holistic approach to skin health, including:
* A healthy balanced diet with vitamins, minerals and micronutrients from all food groups.
* Have a happy positive attitude It's 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 creates free radicals, damages the skin's microcirculation, and also causes tooth stains and other discolorations.
* Minimize sun exposure and use a good sunscreen daily
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