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Feb 10, 2007

The Real Truth About Treatment and Prevention

By Gloria MacTaggart

It is thought that moisturizers provide moisture for the skin. The truth is that moisture is naturally present in a healthy body and the skin naturally functions to prevent moisture loss. In fact, most moisturizers actually prevent the skin from performing that function. The real solutions to dry skin lie in enabling the body to produce the needed moisture and then preventing its loss. How is this accomplished? The first imperative is a diet that enhances moisture production. The second is using dry skin care products that lock moisture in without causing the damage most moisturizers can inflict. Here’s how you do it.

Let’s first address the diet. The bottom line is a balanced diet of fresh, natural foods – no cans, no boxes, no vegetables from the bag in the freezer and no processed meat and fish. Even then, when it comes to producing moisture, not all foods are created equal. Let’s look at those that are best for producing moisture...

Protein: Seafood, especially salmon, is great for the skin. In fact, some of the leading celebrity-status dermatologists recommend eating it almost every day. Chicken and turkey are also good choices. Go low on the beef. Also, don’t forget vegetables as a source of protein – tofu, beans, and so on.

Vegetables: The best way to eat vegetables is raw. However, if you’re not used to it you might want to start off with them lightly steamed – cooked, but still a little crunchy. You’ll need vegetables of all colors – lots of leafy greens and red and orange peppers. Also, make sure you include plenty of garlic and onions (and eggs – although they’re not a vegetable) as they are high in natural sulfur – another must to increase moisture and prevent dry skin.

Fruit: Raw and fresh, fruit provides the alpha-hydroxy acids that keep your skin pH balanced. Apples, grapes, blackberries and citrus fruits are best. Cherries and blueberries are excellent sources of antioxidants and more ammunition in the fight against free radicals.

Dairy: If you’re lucky enough to live in a state that allows raw dairy, do take advantage of it. It is easier to digest and is loaded with the essential fatty acids that provide moisture to the skin. Dairy is also high in glycolic acid which removes the excess dead skin cells that product flaky, dry skin.

Now that your body has the moisture it needs, the next step is to keep it in there and protect it against damage from the drying chemicals in your environment. The first step is to get rid of moisturizers that merely coat the skin with something soft and silky. Instead, use a shielding lotion. Shielding lotion is now recommended by thousands of dermatologists. It bonds with the outer layer of the skin to form a protective layer that locks in moisture, keeps out harsh, drying chemicals and still allows your skin to breath. Shielding lotion is state of the art dry skin care.

With the above routine, you’ll start seeing changes in your dry skin within a week. You’ll feel better, look better, and be on your way to optimum health.

Author, Gloria MacTaggart, is a freelance writer who contributes articles on skin care for The National Skin Care Institute. For more information, visit http://www.skincarenet.org

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