Question 1

how does your diet affect your skin health?

Accepted Answer

Everything: Diet has everything to do with your skin health. Each day our bodies undergo stress which release free radicals that age us. In order to counteract this we need proper nutrition filled with fruits and veggies that are power packed with antioxidants. Our GI tract is merely a reflection of our skin as our mouth and rectum is connected to our skin...If we treat our inside right our skin is healthy.

Question 2

i don't go out very much. is sunlight really important for your skin health?

Accepted Answer

Sun mixed benefit: Sunlight is essential in making vitamin d. It has been shown to have so many benefits on calcium & bone metabolism, improvement in muscle strength as well as reduction in certain cancers. On the other hand, the same type of sunrays that help in vitamin d production, cause increased incidence of skin cancer. So if you're not getting enough sunlight, make sure you take 2000 units of vitamin d daily.

Question 3

is sugar bad for skin health?

Accepted Answer

In excess: Sugar is one of the normal, natural food constituents. Refined sugar is okay in moderation. For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, low fat milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco or alcohol in any form.

Question 4

how do you improve hair and skin health?

Accepted Answer

Two BIG Tips:: 1. Sunscreen , shade , sun glasses &amp; protective clothing -  Prevent Solar Damage.
2. Hydrate !

Question 5

how does piercing affect my skin health?

Accepted Answer

Doesn't: If you get the piercing done by someone skilled in proper technique, follows sterile procedure, & uses good quality metals that aren't coated with certain chemicals, then you shouldn't have problems with piercings. You need to keep the area clean, especially the first few days after piercing to avoid infection or granulation tissue. If you see any irritation or discoloration, see your doctor asap.

Question 6

how does diabetes affect my skin health?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Diabetes affects collagen destruction and synthesis. The more uncontrolled, the worse the destruction. Sowenmd.

Question 7

how does certain type of fabric affect your skin health?

Accepted Answer

Allergy: You can be sensitive to the color or other chemicals used in the fabric.

Question 8

does vitamin help your skin health?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I always recommend getting your vitamins from whole fruits and veggies rather than synthetic man made vitamins. An apple has over 12, 000 phytonutrients all working in synergy to give you optimal health! no man made vitamin can do that.Topical creams only work on the top (dead layer) of skin.Therefore optimal nutrition is needed to increase antioxidants levels in the bloodstream supplying the skin.

Question 9

is makeup bad for skin health in the long run?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Makeup covers the pores and potentially clogs them, giving the possibility of getting infections or folliculitis. However, if you have clean skin, over the long term, you are going to do better. Make-up that rubs in rather than "covering" is likely to be less damaging or clogging over the long term.

Question 10

what is a good vitamin or mineral for skin health for a 23 year old male?

Accepted Answer

Topical vitamin A: Topical vitamin a, or retinols are good for skin health, but at your age the best thing is sunscreen. Apply judiciously.

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