When doing the Optimum Health Insitute's raw food program, I notice how much better my skin looks and feels. I think there are more factors than just diet at work here, so I've summed up what I do for good skin care, especially now that summer is here.The worst thing you can do to your skin is strip the acid mantle (the protective layer) of the skin. Bar soaps that dry out the skin and cleansers with detergents are the two main culprits that disrupt the acid mantle. I use a dehyrated product made from seeds, that exfoliates and cleanses the skin in a gentle manner and maintains my skin's natural oils. (We will be introducing this product on line shortly. It's a natural, holistic beauty product that will please your senses).
Even if you drink plenty of water, if your body is not utilizing it correctly, all the layers of skin may not receive the hydration needed. Drinking water is the best way to keep the body hydrated. If you don't like the taste of plain water, add lemon or cranberry to it, which will also provide pH-balancing benefits. Dehydrated skin actually stems from internal dehydration. When the body is deficient in water, the organs become dehydrated too, as does the skin.
If you think that the only benefit of exercise is a better body, guess again. Exercise is essential for the skin because it helps stimulate the lymphatic system, which keeps everything moving, especially the blood. Proper blood flow is crucial for not only a healthy glow, but to fuel the underlying cells so they can function at their best.
Smoking is extremely damaging to the skin since it depletes the body of vitamin C and accelerates the rate at which collagen and elastin are broken down. The chemicals in cigarettes suck moisture out of the skin, making it look and feel dry.
The digestive system and skin have a reciprocal effect on each other. Certain foods work to positively influence how the skin behaves. My skin loves wheatgrass and dislikes salty processed foods, what happens when I eat the latter...bloat. It is not about what is missing in your diet, it's is more about what you can and cannot digest. If you cannot properly break food down, it won't move throughout the digestive process and can actually cause you to become puffy and the skin to look sluggish. In order for the for the skin to not suffer, ingest both vitamins and minerals ideally from whole foods, to fuel the body. Support proper digestion with digestive enzymes, plenty of pure water, and...exercise.
Repeated sun exposure depletes collagen and elastin from within, making the skin less elastic and thinner, leading to wrinkles. The effects of the sun begin as soon as we are exposed to it at an early age. Years later, we start to see brown spots, red spots and wrinkles, and if there is extreme damage, pre-cancerous patches and skin cancer can occur. Wear a hat, be sensible with sun exposure, and your skin will thank you down the line.
Until next time...
In vibrant health,
Shay Arave, President
Subtleenergysolutions.com
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