For a Beautiful You

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Skin is often thought of as the great envelope of the human body. Its numerous and varied functions include external protection, temperature regulation, sensory detection and toxin removal, as well as the specialty functions involving hair and nails.

The skin’s appearance is determined by its exposure to harmful environmental influences such as sunlight and air pollution, in combination with diet, hydration, topical care and adequate rest.

Ceramides Preserve Youthful Skin

Ceramides support the skin’s matrix and help keep it firm. They protect against moisture loss to keep skin youthful and supple.

Aging causes a loss of ceramides naturally found in the skin. The result is thinning of the skin’s outer layer that weakens the skin’s moisture retention properties.

Supplementing daily with ceramides will ensure smoother and more youthful skin free of itching and flaking that is common with age.

Tea Benefits Skin Health

Tea has been prized throughout human history for its anti-aging and health promoting effects. It contains several of the most potent and protective antioxidants vitamins and phytochemicals for skin health. The most important of these are vitamins C and E, carotenoids and flavonoids.

Vitamin C contributes to human health in many important ways, including promoting the health and beauty of the skin. Vitamin C decreases production of the pigment melanin, allowing for lighter and brighter skin. It is required for collagen synthesis, which may contribute to fewer wrinkles and also helps facilitate skin repair after an injury.

Vitamin E is a strong antioxidant that is able to suppress free radicals in the skin. Its ability to be regenerated in the skin is enhanced by Vitamin C.

Carotenoids found in tea are potent fat-soluble antioxidants that help quench free radicals generated by ultraviolet rays.

The major polyphenol in tea is epigallocatechin-3 gallate (EGCG). Oral and topical use of tea and EGCG helps to inhibit inflammation and oxidative stress, and may help to prevent photoaging and cancers of the skin.

The combination of these natural antioxidants, together with a diet rich in flavonoids such as those found in brightly coloured fruits and vegetables improves skin health, giving it a smoother, brighter and healthier appearance.

Adapted from articles from US Life Extension website