Hey, Beautiful!

by Dr. Lisa Benest


Essential to youthful appearance is clear, soft skin. But what makes beautiful skin, beautiful? While there are many creams and lotions and techniques to handle blemishes and smooth out the wrinkles, a good, healthy diet is the most fundamental beauty regimen at any age.

The skin is a reflection of what's going on in the body; what you put in your body will affect the appearance of the skin.

The cells in your skin die and are replaced every day, in fact all of the cells in your body are replaced at least every seven years. There is no question you can improve the quality of your appearance by feeding those cells with pure water and plenty of nutrients.

Here are some tips for beautiful, youthful-looking skin.

1. Avoid processed food and hydrogenated oils

2. Eat organic meats to avoid unwanted hormones and antibiotics

3. Stay well-hydrated with plenty of water which is assimilated by your cells (use structured water).

4. Drink alcohol in moderation. Too much alcohol will dehydrate your body.

Be alert, if you are drinking a lot of coffee or soft drinks you are probably dehydrated.

5. You have probably heard that smoking can age your skin. The reason is that smoking cuts off oxygen so your skin does not get as many nutrients. This is why people who smoke often heal more slowly after surgery - their skin does not get oxygen and nutrients fast enough.

6. Take sun in moderation and no tanning salons.

Sun is necessary to produce vitamin D. But too much can cause wrinkling; it damages the DNA and cells and ages the collagen and elastic tissues in the skin.

Tanning booths are harmful even if they use only "UVA" rays. UVA rays penetrate deep and can damage the skin and cells, which can result in skin cancer. While tans can be attractive, the best attraction is clear, healthy youthful-looking skin.

Skin is a beautiful but it is also a very practical organ. It acts as a protective barrier, guards against bacteria, heals minor injuries easily, regulates body temperate and even helps to purify the system by eliminating waste fluid. It can remain and attain greater attractiveness with proper care. Some skin conditions are genetic and this too can be addressed and handled with modern dermatology.

But in either case, a good start is proper diet and plenty of water. Youthful-looking skin is healthy skin!


Lisa Benest is a general and cosmetic dermatologist in Burbank, and offers extensive procedures in non-invasive cosmetic skin care, using the latest and most up-to-date lasers and medical equipment. Visit us for a free consultation with our skin care specialist!

Dr. Benest can be reached at:
1624 W. Olive Ave B
Burbank, CA 91506
818-729-9149
http://www.lisabenestmd.com/

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