Beautiful Radiant Skin!
Dr. Debbie Smrz
We all want the whole package. Health, wealth, and beauty. Our physical appearance can affect our mental health, and as we leave 2020 behind us, anything we can do to support our mental health is a bonus.
Our skin reflects our overall health. It is affected by not only our genetic makeup and age but also by our health and lifestyle choices.
As we age, lower estrogen levels lead to a decrease in collagen and hyaluronic acid, resulting in wrinkles and the ‘aging’ process. Oxidative stress leads to atrophic changes (wasting) in skin appearance and changes in pigmentation. So, to combat this tissue wasting, many turn to fillers to plump up the skin from the outside. Fortunately, this is not one way. Proper nutrition, and lifestyle changes including sleep, sun protection, exercise, and the right supplement regime specific for you, just might be all you need to turn the clock back.
You may be surprised to hear this, but most of us are vitamin C deficient. Not to the point where we have scurvy mind you, but low enough that our skin is being affected in a negative way.
Proline and lysine are two important amino acids needed for collagen production.
Vitamin C is needed in the enzymatic reaction for proline and lysine to form collagen. It can also block the negative TRP-1 enzymatic reaction that causes melanin or ‘aging’ spots to occur.
Glutathione has been considered the anti-aging molecule by many, studies showing an in pigmentation, elasticity, and collagen production.
New Skin IV protocol
Natliving is proud to introduce a new formula to our skin and anti-aging portfolio which combines all the needed amino acids, zinc, vitamin C, and glutathione for optimal skin health.
How much sleep should you get a night for skin health?
It is during sleep that our cells support and repair. “A study in the journal Clinical and Experimental Dermatology found that people who slept seven to nine hours a night had skin that retained more moisture and could protect and manage itself better after being exposed to ultraviolet light compared to those who slept five hours or less”.
Want more sleep suggestions? A naturopathic doctor can help.