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

Skin Structure

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

Aging Skin

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

Stay hydrated

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.