Skin – It’s got you covered!

Skin Care – It’s an Inside Job

General Nutrition for the Skin

Essential Fatty Acids Omega 6: Linoleic and Gamma Linolenic

Avoid arachidonic acid Omega 3: Alpha Linolenic, EPA and DHA

Vitamins A, C, E, and Zinc Lycopene and other phyto-nutrients Water

Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) AKA: sodium laureth sulfate or lauryl

sulfate Disturbs the lipids in the stratum

corneum causing excess permeability Acetone

Decreases barrier integrity

Skin Care Ingredients to Avoid

Retinoic Acid (Retin-A) Loosens the cohesion of cells and lipids Induces barrier dysfunction leading to

dry skin, peeling, and photo-sensitivity Paraffin (Alkanes)

Impedes absorption of oxygen and elimination of wastes leading to toxicity and immune system reaction

Physical Therapy for the Skin

Skin Brushing Helps remove dead skin, excess oils,

and unclogs pores Induces migration of white blood cells

to the skin Best done right before showering or

bathing

Physical Therapy for the Skin

Sauna Increases circulation and perspiration 15 minutes maximum at first Contraindicated when feeling weak

Aerobic Exercise Increases circulation and perspiration

Physical Therapy for the Skin

Contrast Showers Contrast between hot and cold

increases circulation and WBCs Instructions: 3 minutes hot then 1

minute cold. Repeat at least once always finishing with cold

Physical Therapy for the Skin

“Detoxification” Bath Add ½ cup baking soda or ½ cup

Epsom salt. Soak for 15-20 minutes then scrub the skin with a natural fiber brush.

The water will become murky. It is said that this procedure helps remove aluminum, mercury and other toxins

A charcoal filter on the shower to remove chlorine

Eczema

Diet Eliminate food allergens Decrease arachidonic acid

Anti-inflammatory diet Supplements

Vitamin A, 25,000 IU Vitamin C, 500-1000 mg Vitamin E, 400 IU Bioflavonoids, 500-1000 mg

Eczema Supplements

Zinc picolinate, 50 mg Decrease the dose as the condition clears

Flaxseed oil, 1-2 tablespoons per day Botanicals

Glycyrrhiza (licorice) Decreases histamine production

Burdock Antibacterial, normalizes inflammation

and immunity

Acne Vulgaris Diet

Increase whole food consumption Avoid refined carbohydrates Avoid trans-fatty acids

Anything with partially hydrogenated oils Avoid dairy

May contribute exogenous hormones and arachidonic acid

Avoid high iodine-content foods Decrease fat consumption

Acne Vulgaris

Supplements Vitamin E, 400IU Vitamin C, 1000 mg Chromium, 400 mcg

Skin diabetes Zinc picolinate, 50 mg B complex 3XRDA tid Brewer’s yeast, 1 tbsp bid

Contraindicated for persons with gout

Acne Vulgaris

Botanicals Echinacea

Antibacterial, Enhances immunity and wound healing Decreases inflammation

Golden seal, Milk thistle, Dandelion Antibacterial Decreases Inflammation Supports liver function

Acne Vulgaris Premenstrual or menstrual acne

Vitamin B6, 50 mg bid

Vitamin A, 100,000 IU for 3 months Don’t use unless nothing else is working Women should be using birth control at

least 3 months before treatment and 1 month after

Cheilitis and xerosis are common Headache, joint & muscle pain, headache,

and emotional lability are signs of toxicity