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feature diet The way we nourish our bodies, satisfy our cravings and sate our taste buds manifests itself on the skin in a surprisingly direct fashion. Though we often adjust our diet to slim the waist or fl atten the stomach, we don’t always think of the impact such dietary decisions are having on our skin. For example, skin cell membranes, which are comprised of fatty molecules, or lipids, are responsible for protecting the cell, absorbing nutrients and eliminating wastes. The integrity of this lipid membrane is dependant on the availability of essential fatty acids, which the body cannot produce independently. Because of this, those following extremely low fat diets will often exhibit compromised skin barriers, due to a lack of essential fatty acids and a weakening of cell membranes. Alternatively, a diet high in Omega 3 and 6 will work to refi ne and strengthen epidermal skin cells, enhancing the skin’s protective barrier and increasing water and nutrient retention. Omegas aside, not all fats benefi t the skin. An excess of unhealthy fats will induce a heightened sebum production and disrupt the skin’s acid mantel – or the water/oil barrier across the skin’s surface. Similarly, highly acidic diets will cause your body to excrete excess acid via the epidermis, sometimes triggering conditions such as psoriasis, eczema or adult acne. Finally, bad news for those with a sweet tooth; excess blood sugar molecules bombard the collagen and elastin fi bres in the skin, causing the proteins to become hard and brittle. Too much sweet indulgence will deteriorate the skin’s elasticity and resilience, resulting in a ‘criss-crossed’ wrinkle formation around the chin and eye area – a condition known as glycation. Anti-glycation agents can be found in certain cosmetics, while balancing your diet with nutrient-rich vegetables and red meat will soften the glucose effect. stress, sleeP, smoKing and exerCise Triggering the release of the hormone cortisol, stress takes a toll upon every aspect of the body, skin included. Maintained levels of stress, whether it’s induced mentally or physically– for example diffi culty sleeping – will result in an overload of cortisol in the system. Produced by the adrenal glands, cortisol breaks down collagen in the skin leading to increased skin laxity, fi ne lines and dark circles under the eyes. Ensuring the standard six to eight hours of sleep each night will keep those cortisol levels at bay, while regular exercise will induce an increased blood supply to the dermis, delivering adequate nutrients and removing excess waste for a healthier looking complexion. There is signifi cant research to suggest smoking increases the appearance of fi ne lines and wrinkles in the skin. By reducing the capillary and arteriolar blood fl ow to the skin, smoking leaves the skin starved of oxygen and nutrients, while also damaging the connective tissue fi bres in the dermis. Our lifestyle can directly manifest itself upon our complexion. By moderating external ageing factors in fi lling your diet with nutrients, exercising regularly and using sun protection, those inevitable intrinsic ageing factors will be slower to appear. Whether used alongside cosmetic interventions or not, a holistic approach to anti-ageing will leave your skin healthier, fi rmer and more youthful for longer. csbm
6 WaYS tO GEt younger looking skin Modern skincare products are formulated with potent active ingredients to work magic on your complexion. While selecting the products to include in your beauty arsenal, there are many important ingredients to look for. The following are the critical and most vital ingredients to any anti-ageing product. 1. sunsCreens Sunscreens are an integral part of any anti-ageing regime. They are, fi rst and foremost, products to help prevent extrinsic ageing of the skin. Ensure any sunscreen has physical and chemical blockers plus antioxidants. While not perfect, these sun care products are the best we have at the moment. 2. antioxidants Antioxidants are nature’s magic bullets, protecting our bodies against the chemical reaction responsible for the free radicals that are one of the key mechanisms in ageing. Free radicals are by-products of normal cell activity but they also occur as a result of exposure to pollutants and sunlight. They are extremely destructive, damaging cell structures and contributing to degenerative illnesses such as heart and liver disease and cancer. Antioxidants can break the chain reactions triggered by the production of free radicals. The good news is that they are freely available because most benefi cial antioxidants occur in foods we eat. These include Vitamins A, C and E, carotenoids such as betacarotene, some minerals, phenolic compounds and other naturally occurring chemicals with antioxidant properties. Antioxidants help prevent tissue damage that could potentially lead to ageing and disease. They are important in photo-damage repair and protection. Antioxidants are increasingly being included in skincare products, but there are a number of factors that infl uence their effectiveness in topical form. These include the chemical makeup of the antioxidant, what it is combined with and how it is delivered in the product formulation. www.cosbeauty.com.au 37
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