By Valerie Rosenbaum
What to eat in order to look great has been a subject of much debate for many years. Some dermatologists say that it makes no difference. Some say that it is a matter of individual sensitivities, and that a food diary is the best way to find out what works best for you.
Individual sensitivities must always be taken into consideration, but there is a growing amount of evidence concerning specific foods that cannot be overlooked. Some of the foods should be eaten on a regular basis. Some should be avoided at all costs. Let's look at the ones to avoid, first.
You may have heard that "white" foods, such a sugar, potatoes, bread and rice, are bad for your health and interfere with weight loss efforts. Research has shown that they also cause the production of molecules called "Advanced Glycation End-products" or AGEs for short.
The acronym "AGEs" is appropriate, because those molecules are one of the causes of cellular aging. Foods that contribute to the production of AGEs should not be included in diets for healthy skin because they contribute to wrinkle formation and because they play a role in acne.
It's safe to assume that they play a role in other inflammatory skin conditions as well, including eczema, psoriasis and dermatitis. In short; avoid the white stuff.
Foods that are essential for the skin's health include fish, fruits and vegetables. Fish, especially salmon, is a good source of protein and is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help to reduce inflammation throughout the body. Researchers have shown that omega-3s are beneficial in acne and eczema. One study showed that they increase the skin's firmness, too.
Fruits and vegetables are the best sources of antioxidants. Antioxidants counter the effect of molecules called free radicals, one of the other causes of cellular aging. Most dermatologists agree that free radical damage is one of the primary causes of wrinkles, age spots, sagging and other problems of old age.
But, all things considered, diets for healthy skin are only 50% of the equation. In order to support the skin's health, you need to eat the right foods and use the right skincare products.
In today's society, we bathe regularly, which is good in some ways, because it washes away bacteria that could cause serious infections, reduces the risk of transmitting diseases and makes everyone more pleasant to be around. But, frequent showering is bad for our skin's health.
Certain aspects of diets for healthy skin will help to reduce the damage done by "over-cleansing", but the best way to protect the skin's naturally healthy state is to use a moisturizer after every bath or shower. For women, you should remove your makeup every night and follow up with a nighttime moisturizer. The best ones contain Cynergy TK.
It's a proprietary compound, but the ingredients in it are similar to those found in diets for healthy skin; protein and other nutrients. If your moisturizer is up to par and your diet is good, you should be one of those people that always look younger than they actually are. Isn't that what we all want?
Valerie Rosenbaum is an expert author on natural skin care. She believes she has found the best wrinkles skin care products available. To learn about the products she uses and recommends visit http://www.DefendYourSkin.com
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