Food is Remedy, Food is Medicine

Here are some of my favourite points on skin, vitamin C, E and Pycogenol:

• They work great when consumed but also ‘can have a more dramic effect on the outside’.
• Skin is essential ‘for the production and storage of Vitamin D, which is necessary for the absorbtion of calcium’.
• “… epidermal surface is the outer layer that is visible to the eye… dermis is the underlying layer we cannot see… epidermis consists of cells that are mature and ready to be replaced.”
• “…demis is made primarily of collagen… provides the scaffolding that supports the outer epidermis.. there is an age-related decline in collagen production…”
• “At the same time, there is a gradualbreakdown in the microcirculation: the tiny vessels delivering blood and nutrients to the skin cells do not work as efficiently… skin cells are not receiving adequate nourishment.”
• “The most dramatic changes to skin - the kind that make us look years older than we need to - are caused by photoaging, or exposure to ultraviolet (UV) rays…”

• “…taking oral supplements will help to boos the amount of antioxidants in your skin, the direct apllicationof antioxidants to the skin is a mush faster way to increase the lvel of antioxidants.”
• “… three key antioxidants… skin-care regimen: vitamin C, vitamin E and Pycogenol.”
• “Recent studies suggest that vitamin C applied externally to the skin may do what was once considered impossible: stimulate the growth of new collagen.”
• “Applying vitamin C directly to the skin will help to restore skin tone, plump up wrinkles, and fill in small lines… improves blood supplyto the skin.”
• “…topically applied vitamin C can prevent one of the most dangerous effects of UV exposure: the suppression of the immune system.”
• “…[vitamin C] serums are stonger than the cream..” But they may be too harsh for some.
• As a general guide, look for those that contain the key ingredients you are looking for as the first few items in the ingredient list.