5 Tips for Healthy Radiant Skin
By Dr. Blessing A
Today’s Agenda
• Skin Structure
• Skin Types
• The Gut Skin Connection
• Nutrition and Your Skin
Skin
• The largest organ
• Protects us from the environments
• Keeps harmful substance and organisms out
• Helps regulate temperature
• Creates a waterproof barrier
Epidermis• Outer layer of skin
• Provides waterproof barrier
• Cells are always being replaced every 2-3 weeks
Dermis
• Layer underneath the epidermis
• Made up of connective tissue
• Collagen
• Elastin
• Keratin
• Sebaceous glands
Hypodermis• Inner layer
• Made up of fat and connective tissue
Skin Types
• Dry
• Oily
• Sensitive
• Sunburned
Dry Skin
Causes:
• Harsh facial cleansers
• Hot showers
• Hormonal imbalances
Solutions for Dry Skin
• Eat anti-inflammatory fats
• Vitamin C
• Zinc
• Omega-3’s
• Moisturizer
Oily Skin• Stress
• Hormonal imbalances
• Genetics
Solutions for Oily Skin
Wash with gentle cleanserWash
Blot oftenBlot
Use oil free moisturizers and sun blockUse
Use a gentle tonerUse
Sensitive Skin Using too many skin care products
1
Skin disorders
2
Allergic reactions
3
Over exposure to sun
4
Solutions for Sensitive Skin Anti-
inflammatory diet
1
Antioxidants
2
Omega-3 fats
3
Protective sun wear
4
Sunburned • Overexposure to UVA and UVB rays
Solutions for Sunburned
Skin
• Aloe Vera
• Calendula
• Milk and yogurt
• Anti-inflammatory fats
Aging Skin
• Normal aging process
• Hormones
Solution for Aging Skin
• Antioxidants
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Quality proteins
Digestion, Your Gut and
Your Skin
The purpose of the digestive system is :
• Help maintain immunity
• To break down our food (fats, proteins and carbohydrates)
• Absorb the nutrients from out food
Gut Health and Your Skin
• Poor gut health
• Inflammation
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Decreased immunity
Nutrition and Your Skin
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Proteins
• Fats
Healthy Fats
• Healthy Fats
• Omega-3’s
Antioxidants
• Protect skin and cells from free radical damage
• Vitamin A, C, E and selenium
Antioxidants
• Vitamin E
• Selenium
Minerals Zinc
1
Sulfur
2
Silica
3
B Vitamins Niacin (B3)
1
B5 (pantothenic acid)
2
Biotin
3
5 Tips for Healthy Radiant Skin
Eat your fruits and vegetables
Get your beauty rest
Protect your skin
Eat fermented foods
The health of you skin is a reflection of
your health. -Howard Murad
M.D.