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What should I add to my diet to get better skin?

Are there proven ingredients or foods to improve skin tone, elasticity...or for avoiding aging winkles and facial lines? What diet changes are recommended?

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December 6, 2007
Dee Unruh
Dee Unruh

As we age our collagen levels deplete. A one-a-day Earth Essence with Collagen will help to look after skin hair, nails, muscles and joints.

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November 20, 2007

Skincare supplements

Jeannette Graf, MD
Jeannette Graf, MD
Board Certified
Dermatologist

Skin health-promoting daily supplements should include a good probiotic, an essential fatty acid supplement rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9’s, minerals, green powder, fiber and spirulina.

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October 24, 2007

Good food and lots of water

Clare Rogers
Clare Rogers

Skin care is not just about using a quality product range prescribed by a skin care therapist but also about what goes into your body.

  • Make sure you drink at least 2 litres of still, room temperature water each day.
  • Reduce caffeine, alcohol, and carbonated drinks.
  • Have a routine to your eating habits.
  • Eat 5 pieces of fresh fruit/vegetables each day.

All of this will help promote a healthy colon, which in turn promotes a healthy skin.

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July 26, 2007

Natural concentrates for healthy skin

Dr. Aaron Tabor
Dr. Aaron Tabor

New studies show that the right concentrated supplements can improve the beauty and health of our skin from within!

  1. Olive-fruit extract concentrates the natural-beauty goodness found in olive oil. Addition of olive-leaf extract to the diet has been shown to promote antioxidant health and improve appearance of aging. A little taste of Italy never sounded so beautiful.
  2. Kiwi-seed extract. Who knew a fruit also called the “Chinese gooseberry” would contain your Presidential-Suite tickets to the Stunning-Skin Ballet? Studies have shown that kiwi-seed extract improves radiance, reduces appearance of fine lines and dark circles, and improves skin moisture. There must be some beautiful geese in China!
  3. Shark cartilage is a rich source of collagen and other molecules proven to support better-looking skin with increased hydration. “Finding Nemo” is nice for your skin!

 

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