4 Fabulous Face-Friendly Foods
Skin Care & Nutrition
By Ella G.

Food is one of life’s yummiest pleasures, so it’s no surprise that eating a nutrient-packed diet is the easiest way to live a long healthy life. On average, 79 years is a woman’s life expectancy in the United States, but experts have agreed that proper nutrition can add an impressive 10-15 years to that number. Luckily, that doesn’t mean you have to avoid your guilty pleasures for 10-15 more years. So, if you’ve had one of those “bad” days, don’t fret. It’s not that tub of Ben & Jerry’s you ate last night while watching The Biggest Loser that’s going to do you in, but it’s whether or not you have those nutrient-rich meals day in, day out. The same also applies to your skin.It's not that one day you forgot to wash your skin that's going to make you look 10 years older. If proper nutrition on the inside can improve your life by 10-15 years, don't you think the same is possible for your skin? The answer is yes! The proper nutrition on the inside combined with the proper topical nutrition on the outside can take away a wondrous amount of years from your aging skin! Here are 4 fabulous foods to improve your internal health that have been matched with proper topical skin regimens.

#1.Fresh Fruit and Vegetables: This should not be a shock to you! It only makes sense that the most anti-aging foods you can eat are the ones that mop up those free radicals bouncing around in your body. What do free radicals have to do with your skin, you ask? In a nutshell, free radicals are unstable oxygen molecules with only one electron. One electron means that the free radical must scavenge the other neighboring molecules to find its missing part, which is also another electron. This causes the other molecules to become unstable and eventually leads to damaged cell function resulting in a loss of elasticity, slackness, wrinkles and noticeable discolorations on the skin. Some of these elasticity-saving fruits are: Cantaloupe, blackberries, cranberries, plums, Kiwi Fruit, tomatoes and blueberries. A few vegetables to add are: eggplant, green leafy vegetables, Brussels, onions, beets and carrots.

Topical compliment: The Eminence Cranberry Pomegranate Masque

Cranberry is a powerhouse antioxidant, rich in Vitamin C, while pomegranate has polyphenol and is extremely antioxidant rich. Several other all natural antioxidant and nourishing ingredients have been added for maximum benefits, such as: gooseberry, papaya, sunflower oil, sesame oil, flax seeds, and Eminence's own Biocomplex.

#2. Locally grown organic foods: It’s suggested to eat these as much as possible since they provide you with more vitamins and minerals than non-organic (and, of course, fewer pesticides). Some vitamins that are considered essential to your skin and overall physical health are Vitamin A for the growth and repair of body tissues, Vitamin B-2 (Riboflavin) to assist in cell respiration and formation of antibodies, Folic Acid to form healthy Red blood cells and Vitamin C to provide collagen maintenance.

Topical Compliment: Anything from the Eminence line is organic. Since above I have recommended a masque, the best compliment would be a proper moisturizer! And what could be a better match than a preventative moisturizer against free radicals! Your skin will enjoy a nourishing sleepover with the Eminence Blueberry Soy Night Recovery Cream (available in a pro size as well). This age-defying, rejuvenating cream is designed to prevent free radical damage and reinforce collagen fibers for firmer skin.

#3. Quality Protein: Having a healthy amount of quality protein (at least one serving a day) can provide your body with essential fatty acids (EFAs) to give you supple, hydrated skin resulting in fewer wrinkles. Some symptoms of EFA deficiency actually include many common aging conditions such as fatigue, dry skin, poor memory, and inflammatory conditions (arthritis, Alzheimer’s, etc.). The two main types of EFAs are Omega 3 and Omega 6. Omega 3 is found in oily fish such as wild salmon, tuna, and seeds like walnuts, linseed, and pumpkin. Omega 6 is found in sesame oils, pecans, and almonds. And don’t mistake EFAs as the type to go straight to your hips. EFAs actually promote weight loss by increasing your metabolism to burn stored fat, suppress appetite and decrease unhealthy cravings.

Topical compliment: Eminence Eight Greens Youth Serum consists of

Flaxseed & linseed extract with Omega 3 Fatty Acids to heal and protect. It also contains Paprika which assists in increasing stimulation and oxygenation of the skin, and Angus castus, a nourishing, age-defying antioxidant has also been added.

Just apply a thin layer of serum to cleansed skin. Massage in with a circular motion. Its excellent for use after stimulating treatments, between treatments or as a finishing product.Be sure to leave it on.

#4.Water: Ok, so this isn’t exactly on the food pyramid, but drinking your recommended amount of 8 glasses per day will surely take a positive change on your inner and outer health. Don’t wait until you’re dehydrated to down a glass of water. The mechanism in your body that tells you when you are thirsty becomes less effective the older you get. This means you just might have to start drinking water to feel like drinking more! Start drinking just 4 glasses a day until you have moved to your full 8 glasses and your skin will feel softer and attain a nice healthy glow before you know it. To make this new habit more beneficial, drink it at room temperature since ice-cold chills your stomach making it harder for you to absorb needed nutrients.

Topical Compliment: There are so many topical treatments available for hydrating purposes. That should go to tell you just how important hydration is for your skin. To follow suit with the previous recommendations, the perfect compliment to add the extra and usually much-needed hydration, is the Eminence Stone Crop Hydrating Mist. This mist is designed to hydrate, refresh and tone. Spray a couple mists after a masque or cleansing to add the hydration needed to prevent tight skin and remove all traces of impurities on your skin.

Not to be forgotten is a basic cleanser. For this regimen, the perfect compliment would be the Eminence Coconut Milk Cleanser which consists of virgin Coconut Oil to improve your skin's elasticity while removing impurities.

Doesn't this all sound so delicious? Well, it's clear your skin deserves a tasty and satisfying treat as well.
Bon Apetite!


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