2. Skin ???
Three layers
• the epidermis: outer layer
• the dermis: middle layer
• the hypodermis: innermost layer
3. Functions
• Regulates body temperature
• Helps in eliminating waste products
and water from body
• Maintains moisture level through
sweating
• Protects sensitive tissues underneath
4. • Skin exposed to sunlight is main site
of manufacture of vitamin D
essential for bones
• Nerve ending under skin makes us
aware of heat, cold, pain
5. Skin Care
• good diet: healthy diet leads to
healthy skin
• Skin care regime
• Sleep: eight hours each night, skin
revives itself when you sleep
• Clean Bowels: Elimination of toxins
helps maintain healthy skin
6. • Emotions: Distress shows on skin as
rashes or blemishes. So keep that
anger in check !
• Exercise: Deep breathing exercises
as we fill lungs with pure fresh air.
Oxygen is vital for skin
• Multivitamin and mineral supplements
7. • Antioxidants; the age fighters
• Calcium
• Essential Fatty AcidsOmega-3's are
powerful skin regenerators, and you
want them on your side if you are
planning to age gracefully
8. Skin care regime
• Cleansing: most important aspect of skin-
care
• Toning: restores acid balance on skin and
corrects other such imbalances
• Moisturizing helps in keeping the moisture
in the skin
• Protection: from sun
10. Fruits & Vegetables
• Eating plenty of fresh fruits and
vegetables is good for your health
• Particularly important for preventing
premature skin aging
• Help protect skin cells from damage by
due to environmental exposure
• For maximum benefit make sure they are
fresh and minimally cooked
11. Fluids
• Well-moisturized skin is less prone to
developing of wrinkles
• Drinking plenty of fluids ensures
proper hydration and helps reduce
skin dryness
• Drink at least 8-10 glasses of
water/day
12. • Coffee and sodas are not a good
substitute for water
• Do not drink too much fluid 2-3 hours
before going to bed. This may cause
morning puffiness
13. Cooking
• Cooking decreases amounts of many
essential nutrients
• Thus we consume less essential nutrients &
more aging-promoting substances
• No need to completely avoid cooked foods.
But reduce cooking time, avoid deep-
frying, grilling and cooking in large amounts
of oil or fat.
15. Vitamin A
• Maintains and repairs skin tissue.
• skin may appear dry and flaky in its
absence
• yellow and dark green leafy
vegetables, whole milk, liver, and
butter
16.
17. Biotin
• Forms the basis for skin, nail, and
hair cells
• Easily obtained from diet, with little
effort. bananas, eggs, oatmeal, and
rice
18.
19. Vitamin C & E
• Vitamin C: Protects skin from sun,
smoking, and pollution. Citrus fruits
such as oranges and grapefruit,
broccoli, bell peppers, Brussels
sprouts, and leafy greens
• Vitamin E: Same as vitamin C.
vegetable oils, nuts, seeds, olives,
spinach, and asparagus
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21.
22. • Selenium: Can protect skin against
sun damage. Sources: Whole grains,
seafood, garlic, eggs, and liver
• Zinc: Can clear skin by controlling
oil production. Sources: oysters, lean
meats, and chicken
24. ACNE:Red pimples due to inflammation
of sebaceous glands
PIMPLES: Inflammation of sebaceous
gland with bacteria , over activity of
sebaceous gland
BLACKHEADS:A plug of keratin and
sebum within a hair follicle
25. Causes
• Hormones,
• Over activity of Sebaceous Glands
• Diet,
• Genes,
• Vitamin deficiency
• Stress
26. Nutrients Involved in
Treatment
Vitamin A
Vitamin B
Vitamin C & E
Zinc
Omega 3 Fatty Acids
27. CHOLASMA:Dark splotches and
pigmented areas on the forehead,
cheeks and upper lips.
Causes: Sun Exposure &Pregnancy
SALLOW SKIN:" No color look :, skin
looses lusture & vitality
Causes: Anemia, B Complex Deficiency
31. Tips
• Consume sufficient amount of fruits
and vegetables. 1 ½ cups of fruits and
two cups of vegetables per day.
• Select from dark green, orange,
legumes, starchy vegetables, and
other vegetables
32. • Consume 3 cups per day of low-fat
milk or equivalent milk products.
• And above all smile often.
