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Foods for Healthy Skin

By Skinmedix on August 31, 2012 in beauty, best & worst, Tips

Food. It’s the giver of life, the bread to your literal butter. You need it. But just in the same way that certain foods can ruin your figure, some foods will ruin your skin.

Your skin is functioning exactly the way it should according to the way you eat. If you eat a diet of un-healthy processed foods, then your skin will function in an un-healthy manner. If you eat a healthy diet of natural,un-processed foods, and full of fruits and veggies, then your skin will function accordingly…period. In this case, you really are what you eat and it shows up on your skin. Your skin can be tall tale sign of how healthy you really are.

So, what foods are the best for healthy skin? To answer our question, we look to MayoClinic dermatologist, Lawrence E. Gibson, M.D.. He explains that even though research on the best foods for healthy skin is limited, “antioxidant-rich foods still seem to have a protective effect for the skin”.

Consider these skin-friendly foods:

Carrots, apricots, and other yellow and orange fruits and vegetables
Spinach and other green leafy vegetables
Tomatoes
Blueberries
Beans, peas and lentils
Salmon, mackerel and other fatty fish
Nuts

“On the flip side, some foods seem to be associated with skin damage,” adds Dr. Gibson. “For example, some research suggests that a diet high in processed or refined carbohydrates and unhealthy fats promotes skin aging.”

Remember, many of the best foods for healthy skin also promote good health overall. Rather than focusing on specific foods for healthy skin, concentrate on a healthy diet in general. Eat plenty of fruits and vegetables. Choose low-fat or fat-free dairy products. Include nuts, seeds and beans in your favorite meals. Opt for whole-grain breads and pasta. Limit sweets. Strive for variety as you’re making healthy choices. Apply these tips in conjunction with your favorite SkinMedix products, and your skin will be the envy of all the town! 😉

What foods have you found affect your skin for better/worse?

Talk soon! XO

Beauty School Tips

By Skinmedix on August 27, 2012 in beauty, Beauty News, Tips

Beauty School Tips Look your radiant best with these head-to-toe tips collected from the past 75 years of beauty issues!

Pretty Face

Don’t touch your face unnecessarily. Breakouts can be caused by your own fingers.
Apply cream or cleanser by lightly pressing upward—never down. The delicate skin sags easily enough in time.
For the best color match, test foundation and powder either on your face or neck (the inside of your wrist is too pale).
Use a concealer that is slightly lighter than your skintone, to cover up redness or blemishes.

Glowing Skin

The best time to apply lotion is right after a shower or bath, when skin is still damp – We recommend SkinMedica TNS Body Lotion for silky, smooth skin.
When drawing a bath, scatter bubbles or crystals directly under the faucet before turning on the water, but drop in perfume oil while the tub is filling.
Beautiful skin starts from within. Include lots of vegetables, fruit and water in your diet.
Overdo it with your perfume? Dab rubbing alcohol with a cotton ball on your skin. The alcohol will cut the scent without altering it.

Bright Eyes

Treat your eye area gently. This is the most delicate part of your face. Cleanse with care; blot, never rub.
Reduce puffy eyes by splashing with cold water or applying a cold compress (ice cubes in a washcloth): 15 seconds on, 15 seconds off.
When you put on mascara, don’t lower your chin—that’s how mascara gets on your lid.
Get eyeshadow to stay in place by priming lids with moisturizer and foundation – We recommend Murad Skin Perfecting Primer Dewy Finish
Always use your ring finger to apply moisturizer or concealer to the eye area. It puts the least amount of pressure on the skin.

Lovely Lips

Get lips soft and smooth by using a damp, warm washcloth at night to rub off the flaky dry bits; follow with a coat of lip conditioner – We recommend PCA Skin Peptide Lip Therapy.
Ease the evening switch to a redder or darker lipstick by applying it over and blending it into your daytime color.
To make lipstick last longer, allow it to set for a few minutes after applying, blot lips with tissue and dust them with powder, then apply another coat.
Cheeks feeling flushed? Put on a bold color lipstick; a neutral shade will only make red cheeks stand out.

Model Hands

Shape nails with an emery board, filing sides toward center—never straight across—and rounding off edges
What works for your face works for your hands. Remove age spots with facial brightening cream – We recommend PCA Skin Brightening Therapy with TrueTone.
The fast way to remove nail polish: Hold cotton saturated with polish remover firmly on your nail for a few seconds to let it start working, then wipe nail clean.
Apply polish starting at the pinky, working toward the thumb to avoid dragging your hand across wet nails.

Happy Feet

To counteract dryness, massage feet with a lanolin-based lotion, kneading it deeply into your instep, then massage soles, heels, top surface and around nails – We recommend Murad Soothing Skin, Lip, and Cuticle Care Salon Size.
Before using a pumice stone or foot file to remove a callus, be sure to soak your foot in warm water for at least 5 minutes.
To prevent ingrown nails, trim toenails straight across, not down into the corners.
Relieve swollen feet by soaking them alternately in hot water (for 3 minutes), then cold water (for 1 minute), for a total of 15 minutes.

Find which tips are best suited for your skin, and with the help of your skin care professional, establish a skin care regimen. Then visit SkinMedix.com for the world’s leading cosmeceuticals at amazing prices!