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Health
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ESSENTIAL FATTY ACIDS FOR DRY SKIN INSIDE AND OUT
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DRY BRUSHING & CLEANSING
2
DRINK PLENTY OF WATER
In terms of nourishing your skin, nails, and hair from the in- side, minimally processed fish or vegetable oils are excellent options.
If you enjoy eating fish, the “SMASH” species—salmon, mack- erel, anchovy, sardine, and her- ring—are your best options.
These small fish are less likely to be contaminated with mercury than large fish such as tuna, swordfish, and halibut, which grow old and bio-accumulate toxins as they age.
If you don’t eat a lot of fish, take 1,000–4,000 mg per day of a high-quality fish oil
• Calming Dry Skin Internally with Omega 3 Fats
Dry skin may also be a sign of omega-
3 deficiency. These oils work with water
to keep skin smooth and hydrated.
Omega-3 fats help normalize the good fats
in your skin and prevent dehydration. They’re also anti-in- flammatory, so they calm irritated skin when taken internally.
• Instead Of Store Bought Lotion Use Natural Oils and
Butters
For a vegetable-based skin
nutrient that can be used topi-
cally and taken internally, coconut oil can’t be beat.
It has been shown to improve the appearance of fine skin wrinkles and speed exfoliation of the outer layer of dead skin cells.
In addition, coconut oil (especially its lauric acid compo- nent) is antimicrobial, effectively reducing fungal, bacterial, and viral skin infections.
Use a long-handled Bass or Yerba Prima brush first thing in the morning. Brush the belly clockwise and up the limbs, front and back, to- ward the heart. Use the han- dle to scrub down the back. Use a softer Bass or Sephora brush for face and neck— brush upward on the face.
Another tip for beautiful
skin is to moisturize within 3
minutes of stepping out of the shower. Water removes natural oils from the skin, especially if you use soap.
Don’t use soap for bathing unless you have dirt or grease streaks on your skin, and even then, oil will re- move stains more gently.
It’s okay to soap occasionally, but many people use too much soap, too often, and this contributes to dry skin. Also avoid putting petroleum-based products (such as Vaseline or Eucerin) on your skin. In addition to being potential carcinogens (a substance capable of causing cancer in living tissue), they can plug up your pores and
lead to blackheads or boils.
It’s also easy to forget to drink water when the weather is cooler and you’re not sweating.
So remember to stay hydrated!
3 THE SKIN-SAVING DIET
Dietary tips for
healthy skin are the
same as for a healthy
life. Eat fresh vegeta-
bles—they’re critically
important to good
health, and should be
the centerpiece of
every meal. Veggies are by far the most nutrient- dense of all the food categories, packed with fiber, vitamins, minerals, and healing pigments. They’re moist foods, thus contributing to hydration.
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