DRY SKIN

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Nutrition Facts and Diet Advice for Dry Skin

• Eat plenty of vegetables, fruit, wholegrains, seeds and nuts. 

• Eat beans, pulses, tofu, oily fish such as mackerel, herring, salmon, sardine and pilchards. 

• Sulphur containing foods, such as garlic, onions, eggs and asparagus keep the skin smooth and young-looking.

• Orange and yellow vegetables are good. 

• Drink at least 2 litres of spring or filtered water every day, at room temperature or warmer. 

• Avoid fried foods and processed vegetable oils – these damage the skin.  Use instead cold-pressed vegetable oils and extra virgin cold pressed olive oil and use them in supplemental form also.

• Avoid sugar, soft drinks, caffeine, tea, alcohol, pastries, or any junk food at all. 

• Avoid dairy produce. 

• Avoid smoking.

Health Supplements for Dry Skin

Often, a combination of supplements may help in alleviating this condition. You may wish to consult a nutritional therapist for personal advice. Supplements that may be helpful in alleviating symptoms are shown below:

(please also read this important notice concerning supplement medical claims)

• 6-9 capsules or 3 teaspoons Essential Balance (omega 3 and 6) (Higher Nature)

• 1 x Advanced Antioxidant Formula (Solgar)

• 1 x Multivitamin and mineral (e.g. VM75 from Solgar)

• 3 x 1000mg MSM (organic sulphur) (Higher Nature)

• 3 x 1000mg Vitamin Ultra  C plus bioflavonoids (Higher Nature).

Recommended Health Books

health book - Optimum Nutrition Bible, The