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Your skin deserves more than just a cosmetic job.

The skin on the Human body is a natural covering designed to protect the body, is a receptor of stimuli and an excretory organ. It is also the largest organ in the body. Unfortunately, it receives only scanty attention as far as keeping it healthy is concerned, mostly; our efforts are directed towards making our skin look beautiful from the outside. Our skin is in fact the part of our body that comes into maximum contact with external elements and hence needs to be taken care of, so that it can recuperate from the wear and tear of daily exposure. The skin is also susceptible to diseases like eczema, psoriasis, acne and even cancer.

The best way to keep the skin healthy is by following a diet that includes all the nutrition required to keep the skin glowing and wrinkle free. It is, actually care taken from within that really makes the skin look good and enables it to perform its functions optimally.

The health of our skin is linked to the health of our digestive system, if toxins are not excreted, they accumulate in our system and travel to various body cells via the blood stream and spread the toxicity. Acne is one such condition that can result if toxins are not eliminated from the system. Roughage should be included in the diet to aid digestion and refined flour and sugars should be avoided. Fruits and whole grains should be added to the diet. Essential fatty oils, Vitamin A and E are especially beneficial to the skin. The skin stays firm and healthy if it is properly hydrated, therefore drinking around 6-7 glasses of water is recommended. Water is also the carrier for the toxins that the skin excretes when we sweat.

Creams and lotions with natural oils are a healthier option than those which are petroleum based.

Oils have the capacity to penetrate the cell wall and deliver essential nutrients to the skin. Some oils have medicinal properties while some aid in the regeneration of cells. Oils of Olive and Almond have skin cleansing properties. They are useful cleaning the pores of the skin and prevent acne from breaking out. Water is a useful skin softener but can sometimes leave the skin dry. Oils like safflower oil contain essential fatty acids that prevent dryness of skin and wrinkles from appearing by maintaining moisture balance and help keep the skin elastic. Before selecting a beauty supplement to maintain your skin, it is advisable to know if your skin has any particular condition you would like to redress.

If the skin is oily, oils of rosemary, Jojoba are recommended which refresh the skin. To protect the skin against U.V rays, a cream with Vitamin A and Vitamin E which have antioxidant properties is recommended.

Essential Oils of Tea tree, chamomile, rose, lemon and lavender can be used for providing nourishment to all skin types. These are especially useful for keeping the overactive sebaceous glands in check and maintaining the balance of moisture in the skin. Gentle scrubbing of the skin with a good quality scrubber helps the skin to exfoliate and exposes new layers of skin

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