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Photo by Autumn Goodman on Unsplash 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 …
Collagen is the most abundant protein in our bodies. It is found in our bones, skin, nails, muscles, tendons and ligaments. Think of Collagen simply as the ‘glue’ that holds us together. While our bodies naturally produce Collagen, by the time we hit age 25, …
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!
By Mariesette Zeyl, ND Did you know that we absorb up to 60 percent of what we apply on our skin? Yes, it is true! Anything you are putting on your skin is being absorbed into your body and into your bloodstream. Our skin is …
Diabetes is a vicious and life-threatening disease. It is a condition where your blood sugar is continuously and seriously elevated (and your triglycerides are also). The excess circulating blood sugar is very destructive inflaming tissues in the heart and circulation, in the eyes, brain, kidneys, …
What was once a rare occurrence is now very common – tattoos are everywhere. But could getting a tattoo pose long-term consequences for your health? According to a new study, it could.
Published in the June issue of the journal Contact Dermatitis, about 1 in 10 people who get tattoos experience complications whether it be an infection, itching, swelling or redness. Researchers also stated that many people involved in the study also described their complications lingering for years after the tattoo was done.
Dr. Marie Leger, a dermatologist at the New York University Langone Medical Center noticed that an alarming amount of her patients were visiting her clinic due to issues with their tattoos. Leger and her colleagues decided to randomly question about 300 tattooed people in New York’s Central park on any complications they might have had with their tattoos. Of the 300 people, about 10 percent said they did have complications. For some, they were non-threatening complications like temporary swelling and itching. But for those with complaints, six in ten were found to have chronic problems that lasted for a long period of time and were left unchecked by doctors. “Tattoo inks aren’t very closely regulated in the United States. Some of the stories we got do definitely sound like tattoo allergy. They’ll have a red tattoo, and then a few years later, they will get a new tattoo – and, all of a sudden, the new red and the old red tattoo becomes itchy and raised”, Leger explained.
Besides the risk of the tattoo not being done correctly, there is always a risk that the tattoo will fade or just not reflect the person’s interest in the future, according to LiveScience.com –
Whatever the reason, getting a tattoo can be risky. Leger explains, “But beyond the well-known risks, people should also recognize the chance that there will be physical complications. It is important that people who experience these symptoms see a doctor so they may prescribe topical ointments or oral steroids. In some cases, removing the tattoo may be the best option.”
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