Your skin is an organ. Let me say that again. Your skin is an organ. Many people find this impossible to believe. This particular organ covers the outside of your body, but it is just as much an organ as one you can’t see. When you are not feeding the inside of your body well, it shows on the outside of your body, via the skin. By changing your eating habits, your skin’s health will improve right along with the health of your entire body.
The Skin Within
The skin contains three layers: epidermis, dermis, and subcutaneous tissue.
The epidermis is the outer layer. It is made up of keratinized cells that are continually sloughing off and being replaced by new ones. Because skin cells are microscopic, you may not see them when they shed, but healthy skin is continually replacing old cells on a cycle.
The dermis is the middle layer. It contains pigment, collagen, and elastic tissue. These are the fibers that give the skin its resilience, tone, and color.
The subcutaneous tissue is the deep layer. It contains blood vessels, fat, and nerves. Not all fat is bad fat. Some fat is needed to cushion the organs, as well as store nutrients.
Eating Well
Your skin may look lackluster and dull. You could blame it on your moisturizer, or it might be something else. Examine what you eat first to look for clues. When we eat foods that are nutrient poor, the skin doesn’t get what it needs to stay luminous, supple, and healthy. Eating a fast food burger might taste good, but all that fat will add to the subcutaneous layer, clogging your pores, as well as your arteries.
It’s time for a real beauty makeover it’s time for a food makeover! Forget the lotions and makeup, let’s get to the nitty gritty of skin care. Choose foods that are good for your skin. But not just any foods Super Foods! These are foods that, when eaten in their natural state, provide a ton of nutrients for the body and the skin. Let’s take a look at what super foods can do for your most overlooked organ your skin:
Green leafy foods Do pimples, acne, and blackheads have you running to the drugstore counter in frustration? Eating foods like kale, spinach, broccoli ,and collard greens can return the pH of your internal environment back to neutral. A pH balanced internal and external system is a healthy system which promotes clear skin.
Goji berries You’ve probably seen juice or supplements made from these for their antioxidant properties. Well, good skin health is a by-product of the work of antioxidants. These berries contain vitamin E, a contributor to skin moisture and suppleness.
Yogurt Live cultures found in yogurt help maintain digestive health. When toxins are moved and eliminated from the body, the skin benefits several ways. You’ll have fewer clogged pores resulting in fewer blemishes, and your skin will retain its elasticity because it’s not being weighed down with toxins.
Salmon This cold water fish is one of the richest sources of omega-3 fatty acids. Omega acids are instrumental in providing immunity by reducing inflammation. Salmon has just the right combination of nutrients to keep your skin soft, supple, and looking great.
What steps are you taking to improve your skin’s health? Forget your makeup counter – check your kitchen! There you’ll find the secrets to healthy, beautiful skin.
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