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Foods that combat Dry skin/acne and wrinkles

What you put into your body affects your skin and complexion. If you want to have skin that glows, pay attention to what types of foods you are eating. It takes six weeks for new skin to emerge, so the visible benefits from dietary changes will take just as long. So the time to start is now!

Dry skin?

Many of us have problems with dry skin, which can be itchy and flaky. The best foods for dry skin relief are those that add moisture from the inside out.

The best thing you can do to keep skin from getting dry is to keep hydrated. Eating foods with high water content can help reduce dryness. Foods high in water content, like cucumbers, melon, apples, oranges, pineapple and celery penetrate skin cells and strengthen the cell membrane, which plumps skin cells and helps reduce fine lines.

Foods rich in oil like walnuts, fish and avocados contain essential fatty acids, which improve skin's elasticity and keep cell walls supple, allowing water to better penetrate the skin’s epidermis.

Oily/ acne prone?

While no food prescription will cure acne, a healthy skin diet can reduce it. Foods high in zinc and vitamin A help reduce pore-clogging oil production and swelling associated with blemishes.

Foods high in zinc (like kidney beans) and vitamin A will help reduce pore-clogging oil production and swelling associated with blemishes. Carrots are great for clearing up breakouts. The vitamin A in carrots helps prevent the over-production of cells in the skin's outer layer where dead cells and sebum combine and clog pores.

Foods to avoid include dairy products, particularly milk and products that contain refined sugars such as lollies and fizzy drinks. The natural growth hormones that occur in cow’s milk have been suspected of stimulating the acne process. To avoid cow’s milk try switching to soy milk. While refined sugarsspike blood sugar levels, your body tries to bring these down by producing more insulin and hormones which prompt glands to work overtime, resulting in blocked pores and inflammation.

Wrinkles?

To help maximize your body's wrinkle-fighting abilities, opt for foods which boost collagen production and fight free radicals.

Vitamin C is essential for stimulating the production of collagen. Eat more vitamin C-rich foods, such as strawberries, blueberries, sweet potato, papaya, carrot and kiwifruit. Nuts contain copper, a mineral that boosts collagen production. Snack on a handful of walnuts each day to improve your complexion's texture.

Antioxidants fight free radicals which damage skin cells (such as UV radiation) Damage to our skin cells leads to sagging, rough, wrinkled skin, and an uneven complexion. Antioxidants can help combat the damage by neutralising free radicals and stop them from damaging our skin. Foods that fight free radicals include blueberries, green vegetables, wholegrains, eggs, nuts and green tea. 

Source: Caci medispa website

Myths and truths  about  Nail Polish.

Do your nails even need time to breathe? It is worth to buy that expensive nail polish? Vitamin enriched Base coats really works?  These are just some of the doubts that hover in the minds of women who are trying to found out what is best for their nails. And no wonder: many people still have the habit of doing their nails using products that might  leave their hands and nails looking flawless in the first days, but over time end up with damage and unhealthy nails. In the text below experts reveal all the myths and truths about nails polish and its scenario

1)   Is that true that dark colours can cause yellowish on the nail plate?

There is no relationship between the pigment in the nail polish and the yellowish, "says dermatologist Valcinir Bedin, regional president of the Sao Paulo of the Brazilian Society of Aesthetic Medicine. The colour does not penetrate the nail. If you removed the nail polish and noticed that your  nails are yellow,  "the lacquer  will only change the colour of the nail if it is sick," so, it might be a lack of vitamin or maybe a hidden health problem.

2)   Is that true that our nails need a break to breath?

This is a myth. "The nail is composed of keratin, a tissue whose cells are dead, So, they don’t need to ` breathe` or take a break from nail polish.  Explains Valcinir Bedin.  The opposite happens with the skin cells that need nutrition. But it always good take a look at your nails when removing nail polish  in order to check  if they have any changes in colour or texture/thickness of the nail . be careful with nail polish removers, specialists recommend  using cream cleansers with vitamins in its formulation  and nourishing cuticles oils, to protect and moisturize the cuticles.

3)   Is it true that  dark nail polish helps strengthening  the nail plate?

Another myth. Enamels red, green, black or brown do not strengthen your nails. "No component of enamel penetrates the nail, leaving them stronger or weaker, except in cases of diseases of the nails, such as fungus, ringworm," explains dermatologist Valcinir. What happens is due to its thickness, dark nail polish create a thicker layer on top of the nail making the nail plate slightly more resistant to breakage.

4)    Can hardening base coat be applied daily?  

Myth: There is always a reason behind the nails are fragile and need it to identify the correct treatment. Do not use them indiscriminately. The main causes of weakness of the nails are improper diet, excessive acrylic application to enhance the nails and lack of vitamins. The doctor may recommend products to harden the nails, which usually have formaldehyde or retinoic and glycolic acids. "Be sure to apply those strengthening products only on the nail plate, because in some cases they can cause irritation and allergic reactions if in contact with the skin," explains Valcinir Bedin.

5)   Is that true that adding essential oils to the nail polish is good for the nails?

Myth: The truth is that mixing essential oils or even the argan oil, in nothing will improve or worsen the health of nails. "This sort of mixtures only thins the nail polish, facilitating the application," explains dermatologist Adriano Almeida, professor of postgraduate studies in dermatology Healthy Skin Foundation, Brazil.

6)   Question: Are the expensive nail polish ones, the best because they treat and protect the nails?

 This is a myth. The high prices of some nail enamels have more to do with the label itself than due to its quality.  There are several options that is more affordable and presents a high standard quality. It is worth to pay attention to the presence of allergenic substances such as toluene. More expensive brands usually charge more because of the uniqueness of colour and the thickener agent, which makes the enamel thinner or thicker liquid.

7)   People with sensitive skin should avoid wearing sparkling nail polish?

Truth: The shimmering agents added to this type of  polish are usually  more  aggressive, with substances that cause skin allergies more easily, Another common cause of allergies are derivatives of toluene, a solvent used in nail polishes. Check the presence of this substance in the bottle before you buy the enamel if you have sensitive skin or allergy to nail polishes.

8)   Is it true that mixing glue  to nail enamel can prevent chipping ?

True!  Some say that dripping a drop of potent glue  in the nail polish bottle can prolong the life shelf of the nail polish and makes the nail polish last longer flawless on the nails.  The dermatologist Valcinir Bedin explains that, if applied only to the nail, composed of dead cells, this mixture does not cause harm but, if the mixture runs  to the edges, can damage the cuticle, leaving it dry and causing allergies

9)    Are base coats with vitamins  good for nails?

This kind of product works well for the cuticles but will have no action on the nail. "The nail consists of dead cells, which do not absorb this type of nutrient," says Valcinir Bedin.

10)                Can children wear adult’s nail polish?

Not really . The best age to allow children to use nail polish is when they are past the thumb-sucking stage. Children usually stop sucking their thumbs between the ages of 4 and 5. Nail polish is appropriate for children to wear only if it is designed for children (toluene and Dibutyl Phthalate free)  and if  applied under adult supervision. However, if applied an ordinary nail polish, parents should be aware that some nail polishes have dangerous chemicals like toluene, a solvent to create a smooth polish. This chemical can cause nausea, dizziness, and headaches. The ideal nail polish for children would be those made of minerals, such as mica and iron oxide, in a water solvent for sparkle. These natural ingredients are healthier for children to wear.




Source: Beautiful with brains/CareFare.com/ig.com.br