Why do I have dry skin?
A balance of oil and moisture is crucial for healthy, attractive skin. Oil is secreted by our sebaceous glands and lubricates the surface of the skin. Moisture comes from the water present in our skin cells, which gets to the skin cells through the bloodstream. Oil and moisture work together. There must be enough moisture in the skin cells, but also enough oil to act as a shield, preventing excess evaporation of moisture from the skin’s top layers.
Sun exposure is one of the top causes of premature wrinkles, partly because the sun’s rays dry out the skin.
However, even small amounts of UV radiation damage collagen fibres (the major structural protein in the skin) and cause accumulation of abnormal elastin (the protein that causes tissue to stretch).
People with fair skin tend to get premature wrinkles more often than other people.
What else causes ageing skin?
Premature ageing of the skin cannot be attributed to just one cause.
Various other environmental, hormonal and physiological factors have a profound effect on the skin, including stress, lack of sleep, smoking and nutritional deficiencies.
How can Foodwise help?
Is dry skin and premature wrinkles an issue for you? Foodwise can help.
Expensive creams and avoiding the sun are not your only options.
We have all the nutritional information and dietary advice to help nourish your skin from the inside out and help you prevent premature signs of ageing.
Join nowHow does healthy nutrition help treat dry skin and premature ageing naturally?
Beauty comes from the inside.
The best prevention strategy against the ageing effects of free radicals is a healthy lifestyle that includes physical exercise, stress management and a balanced nutritional diet that includes plenty of antioxidant rich foods.
In fact, eating plenty of whole foods including plenty of fresh vegetables is the number one strategy for supplying the necessary nutrients your skin needs to thrive.
Dry flaky skin and premature wrinkling can often be signs of nutritional deficiencies such as deficiency in omega-3 fats, so increasing these healthy fats in your diet and via supplementation is vital.
Fortunately, proper nutrition can greatly improve dry skin and do wonders for your skin’s appearance.
The focus should be on identifying possible underlying conditions such as:
- low thyroid function
and contributory factors:
- avoiding inflammatory foods such as sugary foods and animal fats,
- consuming plenty of fluids
- correcting nutritional deficiencies
...as well as the appropriate use of natural supplements and home remedies.
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