By: Julia Whelan and Rachel Sapper KSC Dietetic Interns Beauty from the Inside Out
Objectives Discuss the most common nutrients used in beauty products and what benefit they bring Identify whole food sources of these key nutrients
Activity: Guess the Ingredients of the three edible face masks Then, guess the beauty benefit that each ingredient brings
Mystery Mask #1
Blueberries Olive Oil Honey
Mystery Mask #2
Oatmeal Water Milk Honey
Mystery Mask #3
Avocado Cocoa Powder Honey
The beauty products Vitamin A Vitamin C Vitamin E Protein Honey Flavonoids Omega 3’s Calcium Iron Hydration
Vitamin A A fat-soluble vitamin: An antioxidant that helps skin look fresh Keep your eyes sparkling
Vitamin C A water-soluble vitamin: An antioxidant that helps your body create collagen- o Provide structural support that reduces wrinkles and keeps you looking fresh Help rid your body of toxins
Vitamin E A fat-soluble vitamin: A major antioxidant that protects your body from pollution, chemicals, and damage
Flavonoids A group of strong antioxidants: Detoxify your body of carcinogens
Omega 3’s An essential fatty acid: Moisturize skin for a health hair and scalp Eliminate blemishes with a reduction in your inflammatory response
Calcium The most abundant mineral in the body: Keep those teeth pearly white and strong!
Iron An essential mineral: Delivers oxygen throughout our body Keeps hair shiny, skin glowing, and nails strong
Protein The building blocks of your nails, skin, and hair! Help strengthen your hair and nails
Honey An anti-fungal and anti-microbial Helps to cleanse the skin naturally A natural way to heal wounds
Hydration Staying hydrated is essential! Flush out your body for healthy glowing skin
It’s all about balance
Questions?