Skin – It’s got you covered!

Skin Care – It’s an Inside Job

General Nutrition for the Skin Essential Fatty Acids Omega 6: Linoleic and Gamma Linolenic Avoid arachidonic acid Omega 3: Alpha Linolenic, EPA and DHA Vitamins A, C, E, and Zinc Lycopene and other phyto-nutrients Water

Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) AKA: sodium laureth sulfate or lauryl sulfate Disturbs the lipids in the stratum corneum causing excess permeability Acetone Decreases barrier integrity

Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid Retinoic Acid (Retin-A) Loosens the cohesion of cells and lipids Induces barrier dysfunction leading to dry skin, peeling, and photo-sensitivity Paraffin (Alkanes) Impedes absorption of oxygen and elimination of wastes leading to toxicity and immune system reaction

Physical Therapy for the Skin Skin Brushing Helps remove dead skin, excess oils, and unclogs pores Induces migration of white blood cells to the skin Best done right before showering or bathing

Physical Therapy for the Skin Sauna Increases circulation and perspiration 15 minutes maximum at first Contraindicated when feeling weak Aerobic Exercise Increases circulation and perspiration

Physical Therapy for the Skin Contrast Showers Contrast between hot and cold increases circulation and WBCs Instructions: 3 minutes hot then 1 minute cold. Repeat at least once always finishing with cold

Physical Therapy for the Skin “Detoxification” Bath Add ½ cup baking soda or ½ cup Epsom salt. Soak for minutes then scrub the skin with a natural fiber brush. The water will become murky. It is said that this procedure helps remove aluminum, mercury and other toxins A charcoal filter on the shower to remove chlorine

Eczema Diet Eliminate food allergens Decrease arachidonic acid Anti-inflammatory diet Supplements Vitamin A, 25,000 IU Vitamin C, mg Vitamin E, 400 IU Bioflavonoids, mg

Eczema Supplements Zinc picolinate, 50 mg Decrease the dose as the condition clears Flaxseed oil, 1-2 tablespoons per day Botanicals Glycyrrhiza (licorice) Decreases histamine production Burdock Antibacterial, normalizes inflammation and immunity

Acne Vulgaris Diet Increase whole food consumption Avoid refined carbohydrates Avoid trans-fatty acids Anything with partially hydrogenated oils Avoid dairy May contribute exogenous hormones and arachidonic acid Avoid high iodine-content foods Decrease fat consumption

Acne Vulgaris Supplements Vitamin E, 400IU Vitamin C, 1000 mg Chromium, 400 mcg Skin diabetes Zinc picolinate, 50 mg B complex 3XRDA tid Brewer’s yeast, 1 tbsp bid Contraindicated for persons with gout

Acne Vulgaris Botanicals Echinacea Antibacterial, Enhances immunity and wound healing Decreases inflammation Golden seal, Milk thistle, Dandelion Antibacterial Decreases Inflammation Supports liver function

Acne Vulgaris Premenstrual or menstrual acne Vitamin B 6, 50 mg bid Vitamin A, 100,000 IU for 3 months Don’t use unless nothing else is working Women should be using birth control at least 3 months before treatment and 1 month after Cheilitis and xerosis are common Headache, joint & muscle pain, headache, and emotional lability are signs of toxicity