Healthy Skin Nutrients for a Youthful Glow

More Vitamins for Healthy Skin
Vitamin A. If your vitamin A levels are up to snuff from the foods you eat, adding more probably won't do much more for your skin. That said, if those levels drop even a little below normal, you're likely to see some skin-related symptoms, including a dry, flaky complexion. That's because vitamin A is necessary for the maintenance and repair of skin tissue. Without it, you'll notice the difference. Fruits and vegetables are loaded with vitamin A.

Topical vitamin A is the form that makes a real difference in your skin. Medical studies show a reduction in lines and wrinkles, good acne control, and some psoriasis relief, all from using skin care products containing this nutrient. Rose Hip Oil is the natural skin care product that research has proven to contain a highly bio-available form of Vitamin A, namely trans-retinoic-acid. Topically applied Rose Hip Oil causes a "reversal of skin alterations induced by chronologic aging and photoaging."

Rose Hip Oil as a source of natural bio-available trans retinoic acid is an alternative of the trade marked drugs Retin-A, Renova, Tretinoin, (also in the market with many other names) for the improvement of dry, sun damaged and wrinkles in aging skin, without the drug's side effects. It also contains essential fatty-acids which help maintain healthy skin.

Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs). If your skin is dry, prone to inflammation, and frequently dotted with white heads and black heads, you may be lacking essential fatty acids, nutrients that are crucial to the production of skin's natural oil barrier. Without an adequate supply of EFAs, the skin produces a more irritating form of sebum, or oil, which can result in problems.

The active ingredient in Rose Hip Oil is a natural form of topical Vitamin-A with regenerative and distinctive anti-inflammatory effects. Improves blood irrigation, increases the epidermis regeneration and the capacity to produce new tissue as a consequence of an acceleration of the differentiation of the keratin.

There is evidence that trans-retinoic-acid actually prevents sun damage. Researchers have found that even brief exposure to sunlight increases the activity of enzymes that break down the proteins collagen and elastin that provide structural support for the skin. Products containing trans-retinoic-acid reduce the activation of these enzymes.

Scientific research has also verified the cicatrizing action of Rose Hip Oil and it's healing effects on accidental, dermal and post-surgery scars. It reduces hyper-pigmentation, flattens hypertrophia (bulky scars) and loosens up fibrous chords. All these effects end up in a nearly complete attenuation of scars.

Rose Hip Oil is extracted from the seeds within the hips of a wild rose-bush that grows in the lush rainy valleys of the southern Andes Mountains of Chile. It is known by the Chileans as "Rosa Mosqueta", and by scientists as Rosa Affinis Rubiginosa. And has been in the cosmetic and dermatology market since it's discovery for over 25 years already.

It works great to relieve dry skin. Not recommended for oily or acne skin conditions, for those use BIOSKINCARE. The prescription treatment for acne called Retin-A is derived from vitamin A. The less potent, over-the-counter formulations are sold as retinols and used as anti-aging treatments.

Foods high in beta-carotene Vitamin A.
In a study published in the British Journal of Dermatology, doctors found that foods high in beta-cartotene -- a form of vitamin A -- appeared to reduce the risk of psoriasis.

Vitamin B Complex. When it comes to skin, the single most important B vitamin is biotin, a nutrient that forms the basis of skin, nail, and hair cells. Without adequate amounts, you may end up with dermatitis (an itchy, scaly skin reaction) or sometimes even hair loss. Even a mild deficiency causes symptoms.

Most people get enough biotin without even trying. It's found in many foods including bananas, eggs, oatmeal, and rice, plus your body also makes some biotin on its own.

But recently, greater attention is being paid to topical preparations containing B vitamins. These creams can help give skin an almost instant healthy glow while hydrating cells and increasing overall tone. Niacin, a specific B vitamin, helps skin retain moisture, so creams containing this nutrient can help your complexion look plumper and younger in as little as six days. Niacin also has anti-inflammatory properties to soothe dry, irritated skin. In higher concentrations it can also work as a lightening agent to even out blotchy skin tone.

In one study presented at the Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology in 2003, a topical form of vitamin B was shown to dramatically improve aging in human skin.

Vitamin K. As the nutrient responsible for helping blood clot, Vitamin K won't do much for your skin from the inside. But studies presented to the American Academy of Dermatology in 2003 showed that topical vitamin K works well to reduce circles under the eye as well as bruises. In research published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology in 2002, doctors from the University of Miami School of Medicine found that skin treatments with vitamin K cream after laser surgery significantly reduced bruising. When combined with vitamin A in a cream, vitamin K can be even more effective for those dark circles. In a study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, doctors from the Nippon Medical School in Tokyo found that the topical application of a gel containing a derivative of vitamin K, as well as vitamins A, C, and E, was effective in reducing dark under-eye circles while also decreasing wrinkles.

Minerals Beneficial for Skin Nutrition
Most of us don't need to supplement our mineral intake, particularly if we already take a multivitamin. This is even truer if you drink spring water, which often contains healthful, natural supplies of important minerals. Studies show that washing your face with mineral water can help reduce many common skin irritations, and the mineral content may help some skin cells absorb the moisture better.

Selenium. A number of scientists believe this mineral plays a key role in skin cancer prevention. Taken in supplement form or used in a cream, this mineral helps protect skin from sun damage. If you do spend any time in the sun, selenium could help reduce your chance of burning.

In studies in The Journal of the American Medical Association in 1996, researchers showed that skin cancer patients who ingested 200 micrograms of selenium per day had:

37% fewer malignancies
50% reduced risk of death from skin cancer
17% decrease in overall mortality

In still more research published in the French journal Photodermatol Photoimmunol Photomed in 1991, researchers found that oral selenium as well as copper helped reduce the formation of sunburn cells in human skin.

The best dietary sources of selenium include whole-grain cereals, seafood, garlic, and eggs.

Copper. Still another important mineral is copper. Together with vitamin C and the mineral zinc, copper helps to develop elastin, the fibers that support skin structure from underneath.

A deficiency of this mineral is rare, and doctors caution that supplements can be dangerous. So it is generally not advised to consume extra copper. But topical applications of copper-rich creams aren't associated with the same kind of problems. What's more, they have been found to firm the skin and help restore some elasticity, according to four studies presented at the American Academy of Dermatology Annual Meeting in 2002. BIOSKINCARE contains a high dose of cooper as is naturally present in abundance in the snail secretions it is made off.

Research conducted at the University of Pennsylvania, found that when compared with a popular skin care treatment and a placebo, a cream containing copper peptides demonstrated rapid, visual overall improvements in skin roughness, clarity, fine lines, wrinkling, and overall photodamage. In similar studies, this same team of researchers found that copper peptides noticeably improved skin elasticity and thickness.

Zinc. The third skin-friendly mineral is zinc, important if you have acne. In fact, sometimes acne itself is a symptom of a zinc deficiency. Taken internally or used topically, zinc works to clear skin by taming oil production and may be effective in controlling the formation of acne lesions or help those already on your skin to clear sooner. Food sources of zinc include oysters, lean meat, and poultry. BIOSKINCARE provides topical zinc in a natural bioavailable form.

Last modified: November 30, 2007

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