ants can have an equally destructive effect on skin. What we put in our bodies feeds the skin for better or worse. Soda, caffeine, alcohol and too much red meat all dry the skin out. Saturated fats and hydrogenated oils (margarine) generate free radicals that reduce the elasticity of the skin. Margarine or hydrogenated oils – found in a lot of pre-packaged baked goods, cookies, potato chips and other junk foods – interfere witI think we can all agree that great skin is one of the earmarks of an attractive person. A vibrant, blemish-free complexion is something you notice. The skin care industry is booming and there is great value in regularly deep cleaning your skin and using the right creams and other products for your skin type. Aside from all the wonderful treatments you can get, one fundamental truth remains – great skin is built from the inside out. In other words, great skin is the outward reflection of a healthy internal body.

Before a person can begin to support and care for their skin, they should understand what their skin does for them and how it functions in the body. The skin is our body’s front line of defense. It shields us from millions of foreign particles in the environment that can cause us harm. The outermost layer of the skin inhibits the growth of disease-causing bacteria, preventing germs from getting inside. The skin is the largest organ in the body that, through regular perspiration and evaporation of the perspiration, can eliminate up to two pounds of metabolic waste a day.

If we are having problems with our skin, there can be many potential causes, both internal and external. Let’s talk about some of the external irritants that can cause problems with your skin. Smog, other environmental pollutants and overexposure to the sun all stress the skin causing premature aging. This is where proper skin care is so important. Learn about your skin from an expert and use products that will work best with your particular skin type. The sun is the primary cause of wrinkles and of 90% of skin cancers. So, it’s important to always wear a sunscreen when you are outside.

Internal irritants can have an equally destructive effect on skin. What we put in our bodies feeds the skin for better or worse. Soda, caffeine, alcohol and too much red meat all dry the skin out. Saturated fats and hydrogenated oils (margarine) generate free radicals that reduce the elasticity of the skin. Margarine or hydrogenated oils – found in a lot of pre-packaged baked goods, cookies, potato chips and other junk foods – interfere wit

e out. In other words, great skin is the outward reflection of a healthy internal body.

Before a person can begin to support and care for their skin, they should understand what their skin does for them and how it functions in the body. The skin is our body’s front line of defense. It shields us from millions of foreign particles in the environment that can cause us harm. The outermost layer of the skin inhibits the growth of disease-causing bacteria, preventing germs from getting inside. The skin is the largest organ in the body that, through regular perspiration and evaporation of the perspiration, can eliminate up to two pounds of metabolic waste a day.

If we are having problems with our skin, there can be many potential causes, both internal and external. Let’s talk about some of the external irritants that can cause problems with your skin. Smog, other environmental pollutants and overexposure to the sun all stress the skin causing premature aging. This is where proper skin care is so important. Learn about your skin from an expert and use products that will work best with your particular skin type. The sun is the primary cause of wrinkles and of 90% of skin cancers. So, it’s important to always wear a sunscreen when you are outside.

Internal irritants can have an equally destructive effect on skin. What we put in our bodies feeds the skin for better or worse. Soda, caffeine, alcohol and too much red meat all dry the skin out. Saturated fats and hydrogenated oils (margarine) generate free radicals that reduce the elasticity of the skin. Margarine or hydrogenated oils – found in a lot of pre-packaged baked goods, cookies, potato chips and other junk foods – interfere wit

h of disease-causing bacteria, preventing germs from getting inside. The skin is the largest organ in the body that, through regular perspiration and evaporation of the perspiration, can eliminate up to two pounds of metabolic waste a day.

If we are having problems with our skin, there can be many potential causes, both internal and external. Let’s talk about some of the external irritants that can cause problems with your skin. Smog, other environmental pollutants and overexposure to the sun all stress the skin causing premature aging. This is where proper skin care is so important. Learn about your skin from an expert and use products that will work best with your particular skin type. The sun is the primary cause of wrinkles and of 90% of skin cancers. So, it’s important to always wear a sunscreen when you are outside.

Internal irritants can have an equally destructive effect on skin. What we put in our bodies feeds the skin for better or worse. Soda, caffeine, alcohol and too much red meat all dry the skin out. Saturated fats and hydrogenated oils (margarine) generate free radicals that reduce the elasticity of the skin. Margarine or hydrogenated oils – found in a lot of pre-packaged baked goods, cookies, potato chips and other junk foods – interfere wit

skin. Smog, other environmental pollutants and overexposure to the sun all stress the skin causing premature aging. This is where proper skin care is so important. Learn about your skin from an expert and use products that will work best with your particular skin type. The sun is the primary cause of wrinkles and of 90% of skin cancers. So, it’s important to always wear a sunscreen when you are outside.

Internal irritants can have an equally destructive effect on skin. What we put in our bodies feeds the skin for better or worse. Soda, caffeine, alcohol and too much red meat all dry the skin out. Saturated fats and hydrogenated oils (margarine) generate free radicals that reduce the elasticity of the skin. Margarine or hydrogenated oils – found in a lot of pre-packaged baked goods, cookies, potato chips and other junk foods – interfere wit

ants can have an equally destructive effect on skin. What we put in our bodies feeds the skin for better or worse. Soda, caffeine, alcohol and too much red meat all dry the skin out. Saturated fats and hydrogenated oils (margarine) generate free radicals that reduce the elasticity of the skin. Margarine or hydrogenated oils – found in a lot of pre-packaged baked goods, cookies, potato chips and other junk foods – interfere with favorable prostaglandins that keep the skin healthy.

Smoking ages the skin faster than anything else does. Even if you don’t smoke, try to avoid smoky places and ask your smoking friends not to smoke around you. The hundreds of chemicals in cigarettes enter the blood and wind up in the skin as the body tries to eliminate them.

The following are some important things you can do to create and maintain beautiful skin.

• Drinking enough water is probably the single most important factor. In general, a minimum of 2 quarts of water a day is adequate, but this can vary depending on diet and climate. The typical American diet (low in water-containing fruits and vegetables, high in refined foods and fats) requires extra water to keep the eliminative channels working well. Drink more water in hot, dry weather, less in cold, damp climates. It’s best to drink water at room temperature 20 minutes before meals or 1 hour after. If you have constipation, you need to increase water intake.

• The more fruits and vegetables we eat, the better our skin will be. They are high in water and also a great source of fiber. All fruits will help clear acid wastes from the body that can hurt the skin. Avocado is especially good for skin elasticity. To maximize its cleansing properties have fruit for breakfast which is when the body is in its cleansing cycle.

• Getting the right kinds of oils into our bodies is very important. Avocados are a great source of oil. Olive oil is also good for our skin. We can take it internally and externally. If someone has dandruff, an olive oil wrap will help moisturize the scalp. To apply the wrap, shampoo hair and leave slightly wet, massage cold pressed oliv