Useful and harmful products for the skin

Without denying the necessity and usefulness of creams, ointments, masks and other cosmetics, let us dwell on substances and products for the skin, without which cosmetics are also powerless.

For the skin to look (and be) healthy, elastic, and beautiful, it needs:

• antioxidants;
• nicotinic acid;
• beta-carotene;
• vitamins;
• selenium;
• phosphorus;
• proteins;
• fatty acids;
• iron;
• zinc.

Antioxidants are found in spinach, tomatoes, apples, watermelon, strawberries, rose hips, and green tea.

Nicotinic acid – in porridges made from various cereals, strawberries.

There is enough beta-carotene in tomatoes, sweet peppers, plums, cherries, and sweet cherries.

The skin needs all the vitamins, each group has its own function. Therefore, the menu should include more fruits, vegetables, natural juices, meat and eggs are useful in this sense.

Selenium is an “umbrella” against excessive ultraviolet radiation; it is found in mushrooms, cereals, and to a lesser extent in poultry.

Fish, oysters, seaweed, and some fruits are especially rich in phosphorus.

Fatty acids (omega-3) are found in many types of sea fish and other seafood, various vegetable oils, nuts and seeds, in particular flax.

There is a lot of iron in apples, cabbage, mango, watermelon, chicken, and seafood.

Zinc is found in fermented milk products, as well as pears, apples, and watermelons.

Proteins come from various products for facial skin: meat, dairy, fish, eggs, nuts.

Pure still water is especially important. An important factor for overall health and a fresh face is rest, in particular, a good night's sleep.

Products for oily skin

With the help of skin products, you can significantly reduce unwanted oiliness. Although dermatologists and cosmetologists do not yet have a clear answer to the question of why the skin begins to secrete too much sebum. Genetics, stress, poor nutrition, unsuitable cosmetics - these are possible causes of imbalance. Nevertheless, recommendations for improving problem skin in terms of nutrition have been developed and are available to everyone.

• Whole grains, unlike white flour, provide the body with more fiber, antioxidants and proteins, and do not affect blood sugar levels.

Fruits and vegetables containing antioxidants and vitamin A are very useful in a diet with high fat content. They are valuable for their anti-inflammatory effect, as well as for cleansing skin pores. Make it a rule to eat lettuce, broccoli, carrots or pumpkin every day. For dessert - according to the season: apricot, tangerines, mango, papaya or fresh juices from the listed fruits.

• Animal fats are excluded from all dishes. We use vegetable oil, and in moderation.

Fish (sea and freshwater) is also a healthy product for oily skin. The polyunsaturated fatty acids it contains reduce excess oiliness. Fish dishes should be baked, boiled, grilled or steamed.

Some more practical tips:

• Avoid unhealthy fried or deep-fried foods;
• prefer low-fat kefir, yogurt, cottage cheese;
• eat chicken without skin;
• Avoid fast food establishments;
• don't buy ready-made snacks;
• Take everything possible in its raw form;
• Drink plenty of clean water and unsweetened green tea.

There are also recipes for simple but effective masks that are easy to prepare at home from food products.

Products for dry skin

Together with proper external facial care, products for dry skin will become the key to a beautiful and healthy appearance. Dry skin is quite often a nuisance for women. The problem is provoked by various reasons: from genetic ones to allergies to cosmetics, cold or heat. Dryness can be caused by aggressive hygiene products, lack of moisture, vitamins or nutrients. In this case, the menu must be adjusted towards increasing them.

Simple tips to overcome the problem:

• drink enough plain water;
• eat foods rich in vitamins A, B, E. These include dairy products, especially yogurt, green vegetables, fruits – wheat sprouts, apricots, avocados, melons;

• eat at least a little carrot and pumpkin every day, which contain beta-carotene, which is essential for health;
• Sulfur is excellent at preventing dryness; there is enough of it in eggs, asparagus, garlic, and onions;
• olive and flaxseed oils are wonderful natural remedies for fighting dry skin;
• Berries (grapes, currants), apples, tomatoes, yogurt, sugar beets, cane sugar are excellent for nourishing thinned skin - they contain biochemical alpha acids.

The main problem with dry skin is rapid aging. To enhance the beneficial effect, some skin products can be used as nourishing masks. But what you should definitely give up is alcohol. You shouldn't abuse coffee either. And be sure to get enough sleep!

Dairy products for skin

Dairy products are always at the top of the list of essential products for the skin. You should choose those with less fat. Because other substances are good for the skin - primarily vitamin A.

Dairy products:

• strengthen hair, nails, teeth, bones;
• contain bacterial cultures that destroy putrefactive intestinal microflora;
• increase immunity;
• Freshens breath when used regularly.

The result of such influence is literally “on the face”, and the result is very positive.

• It is important to use natural dairy products for the skin: yogurt, kefir, cottage cheese, sour cream. Experts remind us of undeservedly forgotten and displaced by civilization home products: sour milk, fermented baked milk, baked milk, varenets. Their naturalness is a guarantee of the desired result.

Natural sour milk is also the basis of popular face masks. Mixing honey, fruit or berry pulp, yolks, olive or almond oil, aloe juice and other ingredients with kefir, we get a wonderful product with a nourishing, moisturizing, refreshing, softening effect.

Recipe for a moisturizing and softening mask:

• Mix half a teaspoon of olive oil with a spoon of honey, add the same amount of plain yogurt and aloe juice. Apply the mixture for 15 minutes. Rinse with warm water, wash with still mineral water.

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Products for youthful skin

Beauty requires sacrifice. So let's start "from the end": let's sacrifice everything edible, but harmful, although very tempting in smell and taste. Then we'll diversify the menu with products for youthful skin.

They are of no use

• canned goods (meat, fish, vegetables, compotes);
• semi-finished products;
• long-life dishes;
• oversalted and overly spicy food.

The skin literally screams for help when it peels, becomes dry and irritable, when its smoothness and elasticity disappear. You can’t ignore these signals, because at an early stage it is often enough to make small adjustments to the diet to rid it of defects, restore health and youth. This task is within the power of ordinary skin products - with regular use of sufficient quantities.

• One of the newest theories of premature skin aging blames radiation and heavy metals. It is assumed that products, water, and air contaminated with radiation and harmful metals, when entering the body, destroy it at the cellular level. The radicals formed in this process must be removed, which is successfully done by antioxidants, which are inherent in fruits of dark green and bright color. There are many of them in green onions and lettuce, broccoli and olives, carrots, tomatoes, and bell peppers. Green tea with honey is an excellent source of antioxidants.

Peeling, unpleasant dryness indicate that there is not enough vitamin A in the diet. It is abundant in red and orange fruits. It is absorbed with fats, so pharmacists offer a concentrated preparation in the form of an oil solution. Vitamin A is also a constant ingredient in popular face creams.

Adsorbent products contribute to the fight against premature aging:

• raw vegetables, fruits;
• bran;
• porridges from different grains.

Deficiency of polyunsaturated fatty acids leads to inflammation, wrinkles, loss of elasticity, makes it vulnerable to adverse external factors. Fatty fish will make up for the deficiency: salmon, herring, tuna, mackerel, from the plant group - nuts, seeds, olive and other oils. Nuts are generally considered products of eternal youth - for the presence of antioxidants and substances that accelerate the renewal processes.

Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) is essential for the body, including facial skin. Without it, wrinkles appear much earlier. A storehouse of ascorbic acid (vitamin C) is fresh fruits, pickled vegetables and fruits, fruit and vegetable juices. It is important to remember that it does not withstand heat treatment.

• Biotin (vitamin H) can prevent flabbiness and restore freshness. It can be found in abundance in yolks, liver, milk, nuts, and brewer's yeast.

Protein deficiency manifests itself in the formation of wounds and cracks that heal poorly. The natural process of skin cell renewal slows down. Fish, chicken, turkey, and cottage cheese will cope with this problem perfectly. An important group of proteins are enzymes. They are destroyed by high temperatures, so they are preserved only in raw products.

Products for skin elasticity

Products for skin elasticity consist of several groups, they “work together” to ensure its elasticity, and therefore health and youth.

• Let's start with water. Most physiological processes that ensure the vital activity of each cell occur in the aquatic environment. The speed and clarity of these reactions, the absorption of food and the removal of waste depend on the volume and quality of water. The human body needs about two liters of liquid daily.

Eggplants, garden greens, legumes, liver, yeast, and grain bread contain a set of B vitamins. They keep the skin in good shape, help it recover, and retain moisture.

• And again about green tea. This is a unique natural remedy, rich in polyphenols that support elasticity. In the same row are berries: blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, plums, beans, artichokes. The functions of the substances contained in them are to "neutralize" free radicals and protect cell membranes from destruction.

Vitamins D, K, and F contribute to elasticity. They are abundant in lean oils, liver, fish, eggs, seeds, and peanuts.

Olive and other oils are valuable due to the presence of vitamin E. It slows down aging, retains moisture in the skin and effectively retains internal moisture. Thanks to this, the skin does not age for a long time.

Unsaturated organic acids rejuvenate the skin, helping it to remain elastic. They come from nuts, flax seeds, seafood and other skin products. They retain moisture, help pores breathe. There is enough omega-6 in the body, omega-3 needs to be replenished. In a duet, they double their efforts, directing them towards rejuvenation.

• You can't do without vitamin C either. It promotes collagen formation, healing of small wounds, and strength of blood vessels. It is found in citrus fruits, kiwi, currants, cranberries, spinach, peppers, and potatoes.

Products for skin moisturizing

Moisturized skin is beautiful skin. With the help of skin moisturizing products, it is quite possible to make the reflection in the mirror such that it is pleasant to look at.

• Olives and olive oil

Oleic acid has a beneficial effect on elasticity. Good fats help absorb antioxidants from a variety of plant foods and remove waste.

• Natural yoghurts

Don't add sugar to them. Those with a sweet tooth should add honey, raisins, dried apricots. The beneficial microflora contained in them treats inflammations, even eczema.

• Fish

Fish protein is very useful for hydration. Nutritionists recommend salmon, sardines and trout – due to the high content of substances with powerful anti-inflammatory properties.

• Berries, fruits, vegetables

The gifts of fields, gardens and wild nature contain many essentials for health. Fruits of all shades of yellow-red range are rich in carotenoids, which can even resist malignant tumors. Berries are excellent natural desserts. In particular, raspberries and blueberries protect against an overdose of ultraviolet rays with the help of anthocyanins.

• Natural honey

This is a unique product for skin moisturizing. In terms of its usefulness, it is one of the leaders. It is easier to say what honey does not have than to list its advantages - both taste and healing. There are many varieties of this bee product, all of them are very valuable.

• Water

Without water, hydration is impossible in principle. If the menu can be varied, then water in each case is in a place of honor. The requirements for its quality are also the same: clean, without chemicals, sugar and gas.

• Spices

It turns out that even spices contain vitamins, minerals and antioxidants. Not to mention dill-parsley and onion-garlic. Therefore, both local and imported spices are a must in the kitchen of a woman who wants to moisturize her skin. Of course, they should not be overused: it is better to "under-" than "over-".

• Vitamin complexes

Sometimes, on the advice of doctors, it is necessary to enhance the effect of food products on the skin with pharmaceuticals. There is nothing wrong with this, you just shouldn’t get carried away with self-medication.

Antioxidant Products for Skin

Antioxidants have a positive effect on the renewal of organs and systems at the cellular level. All nature is rich in them, various fruits are rich in them to one degree or another. They are also present in food of animal origin. We offer an approximate list of such products for the skin.

• Orange, bright yellow, red fruits (tomatoes, pumpkin, pepper, carrots, apricots). Contain provitamin A, which is responsible for the renewal of skin cells.
• Fruits and berries (kiwi, oranges, currants, strawberries). These storehouses of ascorbic acid strengthen blood vessels, participate in the formation of collagen, and "slow down" aging.
• Fish (mackerel, herring, sardine, salmon). A source of essential acids, vitamins A, D. Under their influence, wrinkles are smoothed out, the skin regenerates, becomes fresher and younger.
• Cottage cheese is not only a storehouse of calcium, which is so necessary for teeth and bones. It also contains powerful antioxidants selenium, vitamin E, which postpone the inevitable, alas, process of natural aging for an indefinite future.
• The grain-legume group of agricultural plants contains silicon - the material for collagen, as well as various B vitamins. Their presence softens and promotes the renewal of the skin. Whole-wheat bread and cereal porridges perfectly cleanse the intestines, which miraculously affects the beauty of the skin.
• Green tea is among the best antioxidant foods for the skin.

Products for skin elasticity

Products for skin elasticity should contain different vitamins: A, C, E, PP, H. It is this complex that has active antioxidant properties. They protect against unfavorable environmental factors, ultraviolet radiation, oxidation and moisture loss.

• The elasticity of the skin is provided by collagen and elastin fibers. If they fall apart, the skin withers and loses elasticity. On the face, this is manifested by wrinkles. The common pomegranate successfully resists this undesirable process. It prolongs the life of fibroblasts, from which collagen and elastin are actually formed. This delays the appearance of wrinkles. The miracle fruit helps heal wounds, restore skin cells, and stubbornly resists age-related changes.

Fine wrinkles as a result of loss of elasticity occur due to a lack of healthy fatty acids. The body can be saturated with them by using seafood, various seeds and vegetable fats.

Vitamin C in sufficient quantities will also prevent aging. More than in other plant products, it is contained in currants, rose hips, citrus fruits, fresh juices, pickled and soaked vegetables.

Egg yolks, liver, milk, yeast (brewer's) in the form of a soft drink can be considered recognized enemies of flabbiness. All of them contain biotin (vitamin H), which improves the skin.

Aging, like skin renewal, is a complex process. There are no wrinkles without flabbiness, irritation without dryness; and vice versa - youth without freshness and radiance of the skin. And it is impossible to single out a separate food for each separate defect, because each product for the skin contains different beneficial properties. Only small accents in one direction or another are possible, and the general trend, with other normal indicators, is a rational balanced diet.

Skin tanning products

A long-lasting, even tan suits both blondes and brown-haired people. The subtlety lies in the shade. Many are ready to pay big money to have a tanned look all year round, not just in the summer. Because of this, cosmetologists have used up tons of chemicals, inventing effective recipes for lotions and creams, and someone else has invented a solarium – any whim for your money! Skin tanning products will help speed up the desired result.

Tanning occurs due to the formation of melanin in the skin. The amount of pigment increases proportionally to the dose of sunlight and the time of exposure. Products must necessarily contain substances that promote tanning:

• tryptophan, tyrosine (amino acids);
• beta-carotene (provitamin);
• vitamin E;
• selenium;
• lycopene (pigment).

These substances are found in the following products:

• carrots (a glass of juice on the beach is a great choice);
• apricots (in season – 200 g daily);
• peaches;
• grapes;
• melon;
• watermelon;
• tomatoes;
• meat;
• liver;
• seafood.

What a tan “doesn’t like” is tea, coffee, chocolate products, fatty and smoked foods.

It should be emphasized that skin products themselves are not capable of causing a tan. However, such a diet enhances the dark complexion, fixes the tan, makes it natural. The skin receives protection from excessive solar radiation and aging.

Skin Lightening Products

No matter how fashionable artificial swarthiness may be, women have always wanted to be “the most rosy and white.” Many fairy-tale heroines, from Cinderellas to queens, resorted to miraculous means for this purpose.

Nowadays, beauties have access to a whole scientific and industrial sector offering cosmetics for all occasions. But we will focus on the most economical ways of lightening with the help of special skin products.

Skin is bleached in several cases:

• when they want to get rid of annoying freckles;
• to remove pigmentation;
• whiten excess darkening;
• I just don't like the color of my face.

Many products have a lightening effect:

• cucumbers;
• parsley (decoction);
• dandelion, bearberry, yarrow, licorice (decoction);
• juices of different berries;
• kefir, sour cream, whey;
• lemon;
• rice (broth);
• essential oils (grapefruit, lemon, orange, mint, eucalyptus, tea tree).

The oil ingredient should be added to the mask one or two drops at a time.

Considering that masks made from skin lightening products dry out the skin, after washing your face you need to apply a nourishing cream.

Best Products for Smooth Skin

What are the best products for smooth skin according to experts? Is it possible to stay forever young and beautiful with the right diet?

Dreaming of smooth skin, you need to exclude tasty but unhealthy foods and dishes from them from your diet, replacing them with fresh vegetables, dairy products, fruits. Give up alcoholic and carbonated drinks, bad habits.

Of particular value for smooth skin are:

• fish, seafood (omega-3 fatty acids, zinc);
• citrus fruits, red vegetables (vitamin C);
• orange and green vegetables (vitamin A, beta-carotene);

• nuts (vitamin E);
• whole grains, black bread (rutin, vitamins B, E, fatty acids);
• plant oils;
• butter (a little);
• yogurt, kefir.

For smooth skin, it is useful to start each meal with fresh vegetables or fruits (600 grams per day). Bananas, grapefruits, kiwi, lemons, lingonberries, cabbage should be on the table every day, and three glasses of kefir (yogurt) should become the norm. A handful of nuts or two of seeds are also the best products for smooth skin.

This diet, together with other products, will certainly help your skin stay young, smooth and beautiful.

Harmful products for the skin

And finally, about what is harmful. Harmful products for the skin are considered

• canned meat, fish, fruit, and vegetable;
• baked goods;
• strong black tea, coffee;
• cola and similar sweet drinks;
• fatty pork;
• hot spices;
• smoked and salted foods;
• fried foods;
• french fries;
• chips, crackers containing trans fats;
• artificial and genetically modified products;
• alcoholic beverages.

Harmful products provoke stretching of the skin, destruction of its cells, the appearance of edema and premature wrinkles (although wrinkles never appear on time).

Unfortunately, there is no miracle substance like rejuvenating apples that have an instant fairy-tale effect. You can't rely on super cosmetics, even if they are advertised as a panacea for all problems.

The result is possible with the complex effect of external care and internal nutrition with the help of skin products. If there is no expected result, you should definitely consult a doctor. After all, unhealthy skin can be the cause of some internal pathology.