This presentation discusses basic skin structure, how digestive health affects skin health and gives 5 Tips for Healthy Radiant Skin.

1. 5 Tips for Healthy
Radiant Skin
By Dr. Blessing A

2. Today’s
Agenda
• Skin Structure
• Skin Types
• The Gut Skin Connection
• Nutrition and Your Skin

3. Skin
• The largest organ
• Protects us from the environments
• Keeps harmful substance and organisms out
• Helps regulate temperature
• Creates a waterproof barrier

4. Skin Structure

5. Epidermis
• Outer layer of skin
• Provides waterproof barrier
• Cells are always being replaced every 2-3 weeks

6. Dermis
• Layer underneath the epidermis
• Made up of connective tissue
• Collagen
• Elastin
• Keratin
• Sebaceous glands

7. Hypodermis
• Inner layer
• Made up of fat and connective tissue

8. Aging Skin

9. Skin Types
• Dry
• Oily
• Sensitive
• Sunburned

10. Dry Skin
Causes:
• Harsh facial cleansers
• Hot showers
• Hormonal imbalances

11. Solutions for
Dry Skin
• Eat anti-inflammatory fats
• Vitamin C
• Zinc
• Omega-3’s
• Moisturizer

12. Oily Skin
• Stress
• Hormonal imbalances
• Genetics

13. Solutions for
Oily Skin
Wash with gentle cleanserWash
Blot oftenBlot
Use oil free moisturizers and sun blockUse
Use a gentle tonerUse

14. Sensitive Skin Using too many
skin care products
1
Skin disorders
2
Allergic reactions
3
Over exposure to
sun
4

15. Solutions for
Sensitive Skin Anti-
inflammatory diet
1
Antioxidants
2
Omega-3 fats
3
Protective sun
wear
4

16. Sunburned • Overexposure to UVA and UVB rays

17. Solutions for
Sunburned
Skin
• Aloe Vera
• Calendula
• Milk and yogurt
• Anti-inflammatory fats

18. Aging Skin
• Normal aging process
• Hormones

19. Solution for
Aging Skin
• Antioxidants
• Omega-3 fatty acids
• Quality proteins

20. Digestion,
Your Gut and
Your Skin
The purpose of the digestive system is :
• Help maintain immunity
• To break down our food (fats, proteins and
carbohydrates)
• Absorb the nutrients from out food

21. Gut Health and Your Skin
• Poor gut health
• Inflammation
• Nutrient deficiencies
• Decreased immunity

22. Nutrition and
Your Skin
• Vitamins
• Minerals
• Proteins
• Fats

23. Healthy Fats
• Healthy Fats
• Omega-3’s

24. Antioxidants
• Protect skin and cells from free
radical damage
• Vitamin A, C, E and selenium

25. Antioxidants
• Vitamin E
• Selenium

26. Minerals Zinc
1
Sulfur
2
Silica
3

27. B Vitamins Niacin (B3)
1
B5
(pantothenic
acid)
2
Biotin
3

28. 5 Tips for Healthy
Radiant Skin

29. Stay hydrated

30. Eat your fruits
and vegetables

31. Get your
beauty rest

32. Protect your
skin

33. Eat fermented
foods

34. The health of
you skin is a
reflection of
your health. -
Howard Murad
M.D.