Citrus Fruit
Let me tell you a quick story. Citrus fruits for healthy skin come in two categories; those that you eat and those that can be applied directly. In general, any fruit is good for your skin's health, because most are good sources of vitamin C, which is needed for the body to create collagen fibers. But, you must remember that other nutrients are needed for healthy skin, so eating a balanced diet that includes protein, carbohydrates and fats, and taking a good daily nutritional supplement, are highly beneficial.
When we talk about citrus fruits for healthy skin, we often talk about oranges. Orange peel contains oil that makes a very effective cleanser. The peel itself can be used as an occasional facial scrub and freshly squeezed juice can be used as a tonic and astringent. It is necessary to rinse with warm water after these are used, since the juice can leave a sticky residue.
Some commercial facial cleansers contain orange oil, either alone or in a multi-ingredient product. The regular use of orange oil cleansers can cause dermatitis, which is accompanied by redness, itching and inflammation. Because of this, I usually put oranges in the category of those that you eat, not those that should be applied directly.
You can't get everything that you need by eating citrus fruits for healthy skin. The vitamins A, B5 and E are necessary to maintain the skin's health. Good sources of those vitamins include carrots, wheat bran and avocado, as well as a variety of vegetable oils. Olive oil, in particular, is a good source of vitamin E and contains the fatty acids that make up sebum, the skin's natural moisturizer.
The minerals calcium and potassium are necessary for maintaining the skin's moisture balance and one of the good sources of those minerals, as well as vitamin A and B5 is wakame kelp. Wakame kelp extracts have been shown, in clinical studies, to prevent hyaluronic acid (contributes to firmness) from being broken down by enzymes. Wakame, olive oil and avocado are three foods that can be processed into emulsions and applied directly. They are non-irritating and are not allergens.
One of the nutrients that must not be overlooked in the diet is protein. It contains the building blocks needed by all of the cells of the body. If you are not a meat eater, you should be sure to include beans, lentils, tofu and other vegan protein sources in your diet.
If you are interested in citrus fruits for healthy skin, you might also be interested in a nourishing protein rich cream that has been shown in clinical studies to counter the signs of age. The key ingredient is a form of bio-active keratin that the skin's cells can use. Most creams that list keratin as an ingredient include a denaturalized form that cannot be taken up by the skin's cells.
Make no mistake about it. In the best creams a bio-active keratin is combined with wakame kelp extracts and grape seed oil. For nighttime use, keratin is combined with avocado oil. Now that you know a little more about citrus fruits for healthy skin, you might want to learn about fighting an aged appearance.
About the Author:
Laurel is a long time user and passionate advocate of natural skin care products. Visit her site now to discover cutting edge, anti-aging skin care products she recommends after extensive research: http://www.beautiful-skin-site.com.
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