Nutrition. Vitamins. You.
Bacteria is commonly thought of as negative. There are plenty of harmful bacteria that can lead to a number of risks when it comes to the bacteria inside of your body. But with harmful bacteria comes beneficial bacteria called Probiotics. What are Probiotics? Probiotics are …
Eczema is a common skin condition that causes dry, red, itchy skin. For many, it can be a daily challenge. The National Eczema Association reports that it is very common and effects over 30 million Americans. According to their website, the word “eczema” is derived …
The skin is the largest organ in the body and it is responsible for many functions that contribute to our health and well-being. It protects the body against physical and chemical aggressions, serves as a sensorial receptor, regulates body temperature, and supplies our cells with oxygen, water, and minerals. It also synthesizes Vitamin D from the sun, which is essential for healthy, strong bones and bone growth.
But winter months can leave it feeling dry and looking dull due to harsh weather conditions. Here are some tips to maintain the health of your skin all season long –
If you’re head gets cold, you make sure to put on a hat. The same thinking should be carried out when your lips get dry – put on some protection! The dryness of winter can leave your lips dry, chapped and may even cause stinging or burning. You’ll want to use a product that moistens your lips the natural way – with antioxidants. Applying antioxidant-emollient protection to your lips may also provide immune support, while keeping your lips moisturized.
Not only do moisturizers provide hydration for the skin, but they may also counteract the effects of aging. Moisturizers that contain Vitamin D and Collagen can enhance moisture, smoothness, texture and resilience. The addition of essential vitamins may also help revitalize skin affected by fine lines and wrinkles, and help to exfoliate your skin, removed dead skin cells.
Approximately 70% of skin and 36% of bone is made out of collagen. Collagen is used to form skin, hair, nails and bone. It naturally slows with age, starting at about age 25, at a rate of about 1.5% per year. A study in the journal Skin Pharmacology and Physiology reports that applying collagen cosmetics to the face will fill in lines, reduce wrinkles, and increases moisture content. Collagen is also available as a dietary supplement in powdered form, easily mixed into your favorite beverages.
Sixty percent of what you apply to your skin is absorbed into your body, according to Mariesette Zeyl, ND of InVite® Health. “It is likely that your daily go-to skin care routine contains products that are loaded with harmful toxins and chemicals that could be affecting your health negatively. You may not notice immediate reactions to these products, but overtime the toxic burden can slowly build up in our bodies.” Here are some ingredients that you should avoid. Remember: If you can’t pronounce it, then it probably isn’t good for you!
Start using Products with these Ingredients
Here’s why these ingredients can benefit your skin and overall health, according to Mariesette Zeyl, ND of InVite Health!
InVite®’s Herbal Foot Care Collection offers special formulations enriched with unique blends of natural oils, vitamins, minerals, and protein to renew, rejuvenate & revitalize the damaged skin of the feet. These natural blends offer enriching protection for healthy and smooth skin. If you suffer from …
Jerry Hickey is a pharmacist and radio personality and fills the esteemed role of Scientific Director and President of Invite Health. He has spent his professional life analyzing nutritional information and medical studies with the aim of creating the highest quality and most natural nutraceuticals …
Beauty is something that is always best achieved from the inside out; especially as we age and certain nutrients become depleted. That’s when the available pool of circulating antioxidants that would normally be available to protect and rejuvenate the skin has diminished and isn’t what it used to be. Replenishing nutrients from the inside can have a powerful anti-aging impact on the outside – on the skin that you see.
It’s almost a conundrum but swallowing antioxidants has a better effect for rejuvenating the skin than applying them directly. This is because choosing a well absorbed-soluble antioxidant allows it to migrate through the circulatory system reaching, permeating through and nourishing the skin better when swallowed than when rubbed on.
The skin has 3 layers and the outermost – the one you see that is called the epidermis, actually consists of five layers of its own. Swallowing a nutrient penetrates these layers from the inside out but rubbing it on often doesn’t work. The innermost layer of the epidermis is where visible skin is made and it takes two-weeks for it to migrate its way out to the surface; by then its cells are usually spent. Swallowing the correct antioxidants nourishes these inner layers as they work their way outwards so that they retain vibrancy and look younger when they become visible.
Unhealthy habits especially smoking, consuming a poor diet is lacking in nutrients, inclement weather, stress, and harmful UV rays from the sun over time cause harm to the skin. However, just as easily as those unhealthy habits may cause damage, a healthy routine can work to prevent that damage from recurring. Here at InVite®, we can help you establish a new health regimen, from the inside out, that will help you both look and feel young and revitalized. CONTINUE READING >>