Welcome
to ‘Skin Deep’ – This month’s feature looks at our ‘Essential Skin Nutrition’.
Any
questions, just ask Dr. Angie
Winnington-Sharp – www.cheshireskinclinic.com angie@cheshireskinclinic.com
or 01925 263660 & 07967 481594.
Next month – ‘How to make your Eyes your
Best Feature’.
All skin cells require the
correct nutrition to function properly and remain healthy and youthful. Just as
we attempt to eat healthily for our physical wellbeing, it is essential to
provide nutrients via topical application to nourish our skin. The skin
contains cell receptors which are specific for each essential nutrient, for maximum
benefit, all of the receptors must be provided for. The main nutrients we
require are; Vitamin A for normal cell growth and collagen synthesis, this
gives us better texture, firmness and a more youthful appearance. Vitamin B is
essential for an improved barrier function and keratin formation, resulting in
a natural protection from the sun/UV. Vitamin C’s role is to protect cell
membranes from oxidation, which leads to photo-protective properties and hence
skin brightening and a reduction in visible ageing. Vitamin D stimulates the
epidermal cell turnover. This is what we require for good hydration and
texture. It also, vitally, improves cell immunity and natural anti-inflammatory
activity which can help prevent skin cancer. Vitamin is a good ‘oil-soluble’
‘all-rounder’. It is an antioxidant, prevents free radical damage, gives
photo-protection, protects cell structure, enhances our natural barrier
function and improves the appearance of any damaged, rough/dry skin.
So, next time you visit
your skin specialist be candid about the areas of your skin that you would like
to improve and disclose any problem areas that you perceive, no matter how
small they may seem. Professional skin clinics will stock a selected range of
cosmeceuticals (cosmetic/pharmaceutical grade products) that are formulated to
renew, defend and protect the skin. You do not necessarily need high
concentrations of specific key ingredients to give the best outcome, most
recommended products will have a balance that is closely matched to the
proportion of each ingredient required within a healthy cell to function
correctly. These products will also encourage you not to ‘over-exfoliate’ your
skin. This is a common misconception, which can actually be damaging. With the
correct balance of vitamins your skin will be able to naturally shed old skin
cells and produce new cells to fortify your skin barrier and control excess
oils/sebum without the need to use physical abrasion on the area.
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