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Dry Skin
There are actually two types
of dry skin:
Simple dry skin: results from a lack of
natural oils. This condition most often affects women under age of thirty-five.
Complex
dry skin: lacks both oil and moisture, and is characterized by fine
lines, brown spots, discoloration, enlarged pores, and sagging skin. It is
usually associated with aging.
A balance of oil and moisture is
crucial for healthy, attractive skin. Dry skin is most probably a genetic
condition, but it also may caused by a poor diet, by environmental factors
such as exposure to sun, wind, cold, chemicals, cosmetics, or excessive
bathing with harsh soaps.
Recommended
supplement:
- Vitamin A (25,000 IU daily for 3 months, then reduce to 15,000 IU daily),
zinc (50 mg daily), Vitamin B complex (as directed on label), Vitamin B12
(100 mg 3 times daily, Kelp (1,000-2,000 mg daily), supplies balanced
minerals and needed for good skin tone.
Helpful
Herbs:
- Aloe vera (used topically), has excellent soothing, healing, and
moisturizing properties. It also helps to slough off dead skin.
- Use calendula and comfrey in a facial sauna ( a weekly facial )
- Spray an herbal or floral water mist on your skin throughout the day to
replenish lost moisture.
Lifestyle
recommendation:
- Eat a balanced diet that includes vegetables, fruits, seeds, and nuts.
- Eat foods high in sulfur such as eggs, asparagus, onions, and garlic which
helps to keep the skin smooth and youthful.
- Consume plenty of yellow and orange vegetables which consume in beta
carotene and good source of vitamin A.
- Always moisture your skin after cleaning
- Cocoa butter is very helpful
- Eat plenty of foods containing alpha-hydroxy acids which attracts and
retain moisture in skin such as, apples, milk, citrus fruits, tomatoes,
grapes, and blackberries.
What to avoid:
- Fried foods, Soft drinks, Alcohol, Caffeine
- Smoking
- Harsh soaps, cold cream, cleansing cream
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