The skin is the largest organ in the body. It protects against disease and infection, regulates temperature and even sources vitamins. Maintaining healthy skin is important for overall beauty and health, although most of us are interested in making our skin look healthy rather than actually being healthy.
The best way to keep your skin healthy—thin, smooth, shiny, soft, supple, and wrinkled—is to avoid sunburn.
Ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun causes a rash that looks healthy, but also causes serious discoloration, burning and loss of elasticity. This can lead to premature aging in the form of wrinkles, fine lines, deterioration, dark skin, uneven skin tone, loss of radiance, enlarged pores and dryness. Even the best genes, skin treatments, or oral contraceptives won't work if a person has a fever and won't get over it.
Keeping out of the sun helps, but if you can't avoid it, you need to make sure you use sunscreen. This is especially important if exposure to the sun lasts for a long time.
If we assume that a person is still sensitive to the sun, how can we continue to improve the condition of our skin? We know that some oral supplements are effective for good skin health, but what are these ingredients and how effective are they?
Internal extension
The first group will be vitamins and minerals, which are necessary for the proper functioning of all organs.
Vitamins and minerals that can affect skin health include the B-complex, especially B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), and B12 (cyanocobalamin). An apparent deficiency of vitamins B1 and B2 is known to cause certain types of dermatitis (a type of skin inflammation). B12 deficiency is particularly dangerous for fast-moving neurons and cells, including skin cells.
In addition to B vitamins, a lack of vitamin C, iron and copper also affects the health of the skin. All three are necessary for the production of collagen, a key protein in the skin that replenishes the skin and gives us tone.
Vitamin A is essential for the normal life cycle of skin cells. Vitamin A deficiency causes dry skin, wrinkles and folds. On the other hand, too much vitamin A can be very dangerous and should be avoided.
Vitamins C and E, as well as beta-carotene, are considered antioxidants that reduce free radicals. (Free radicals cause skin degeneration and aging.) Although free radicals and antioxidants undoubtedly have a role, clinical results have not been strongly demonstrated when additional vitamins and other micronutrients improve skin quality and reverse the aging process.
Excess amounts can be just as dangerous as under dosage, so it's best to stick to the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA).
Help on the topic
Oral ingredients should be compatible with the ingredients used - sunscreen at least SPF 30, creams (better than a white skin product) and moisturizer (better than a skin lightening product). Compared to current applications, the effects of oral additives are slow and subtle. Consumers should be realistic about what they expect because results won't come in 7 days or 2 weeks.
We recommend a holistic approach to skin health that includes:
* Healthy foods that include all food groups as well as vitamins, minerals and micronutrients.
* Maintain a positive attitude. It is well documented that certain skin conditions – such as acne and eczema – are more common in people with this condition.
* If you smoke, stop smoking. Smoke creates free radicals, damages the skin and causes tooth decay and other discoloration.
* Reduce sun exposure and use a good sunscreen every day.
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