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Anatomy of skin
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A balanced diet comprising of vitamins, minerals and proteins
in the proportionate quantity is the key to a healthy skin. Eating habits have
a direct effect on health of the skin and hence it is utmost important
that balanced diet is consumed.
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Vitamin A
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- The smoothness of skin depends on this vitamin.
- It is a primary skin health vitamin and one of
the few stored by the body.
- It helps to make the skin satin smooth and is considered
as a 'glamour vitamin'.
Sources
- Spinach
- Milk
- Cod liver oil
- Liver
- Carrots
- Egg-yolk.
Deficiency
- Development of pimples and skin turns
excessively dry.
- Overdose is harmful as it results in excessive dryness
and roughness of the skin. Soreness of the lips is also observed.
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Vitamin B
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This is also an important vitamin essential for the health of skin.
Sources
- Liver
- Meat
- Eggs
- Milk
- Green pulses
- Cereals.
Deficiency
Pimpled and oily skin (vitamin B6 deficiency) or prematurely aged or dry skin
(panthotenic acid and niacin deficiency).
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Vitamin C
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- It is a miracle worker.
- It destroys poison, bacteria, virus, infection, prevents fatigue and allergies builds healthy blood vessels, teeth, tissue and bones.
- It is very important for a healthy skin.
Sources
All citrus fruits.
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Vitamin D
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Essential for bone formation, this vitamin
is produced by the skin itself.
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Vitamin E
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- Ageing of body cells is prevented by this
vitamin.
- It also supports blood circulation.
- Good blood circulation is a must for healthy skin.
Sources
- Soya bean,
- Wheat germ.
- Seeds and nuts,
- All grains.
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Proteins |
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Protein is very essential for healthy skin.
Sources
- Pulses
- Dairy products
- Wheat gram
- Nuts
- Brewers yeast
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Fats |
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Fats are essential to neutralize dry skin and hair and for the absorption
of fat -soluble vitamins.
Sources
- Butter
- Vegetable oil
- Nuts
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Water |
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- The necessary moisture to the skin is provided by
water.
- It helps in elimination of toxic substance
from the body.
- Impurities of blood are removed because of
water.
Adding the meal time, one needs to consume at least
six to eight glasses of water daily.
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Minerals |
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- Minerals essential for health of skin are
calcium, phosphorus, iron, iodine, silicon and magnesium.
- They help to resist illness and retard old
age.
- The blood vessels in the skin gets dilated due
to coffee and alcohol and cause redness in the skin.
- Initially these effects are temporary but prolonged use
may result in permanent widening of the blood vessels.
- Cigarette smoking is very hazardous for the health of the
skin.
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