Healthy Ways to Feed Your Skin

Skin care's newest taste makers are fresh from the market.

Nothing replaces the whole-body benefits of a healthy diet.  But, when it comes to nourishment, skin is often given the left overs.

"Our skin, the largest organ of the body, is the last in line at the nutritional banquet," says Sally Penford, Education Manager for Dermalogica and The International Dermal Institute.  "There isn't much to fill up on because the brain, heart and other essential organs have first dibs."

While a healthy diet will always positively impact your skin, there's no denying the added benefit of nutrient-infused skin care.  Medical research proves that skin attains higher levels of antioxidants (Vitamin C and vitamin E( when they're applied topically versus ingested.

Penford recommends doubling up for lasting skin benefits.  Make fruits and veggies your main dish, then order a side of skin care containing these clinically-proven provisions.

Papaya

Reveal a fresh face with Papaya!  A good source of Vitamin A, this fruit contains an enzyme called Papain that sloughs off dead skin cells and speeds cell renewal.

Benefits:  Smooths, refreshes, refines

Found in:  Daily Microfoliant, Gentle Cream Exfoliant, Exfoliating Body Scrub

Cucumber

Quench your skin's thirst with this hydrating skin soother!  It contains antioxidants (B-carotene, A-carotene, zeaxanthin and lutein) and anti-inflammatory Caffeic Acid.

Benefits:  soothes, calms, hydrates

Found in:  UltraCalming Cleanser, Dermal Clay Cleanser, Skin Prep Scrub, Multi-Active Toner, Skin Hydrating Masque, Age Reversal Eye Complex, Intensive Eye Repair, Active Moist,  Skin Smoothing Cream & After Sun Repair.

Carrot

Nourish your skin with the oil from this veggie that's rich in Beta-carotene, Vitamin A and anti-oxidant Vitamin E.

Benefits:  Firms, nourishes, regenerates, improves elasticity

Found in:  Overnight Repair Serum

Rooibos Tea

Sip on this:  Rooibos (Red) Tea, from the South African Redbush, contaiins antioxidants that are 50 times stronger than the already-powerful Green Tea!

Benefits:  Soothes, shields against environmental damage.

Found in:  Daily Resurfacer

Bon Appetite to a Healthy Skin!

Source:   Dermalogica LivingSkin Vol.1, 2015