Organic Aloe Vera and the skin ...Part V

If you're like the majority of this generation...the "baby boomers"... that was mentioned in the last article, you might still have a lot of question about the skin …especially anti-aging and the skin.

If you have a personal question about your skin in general, you can contact me at ... email@healthysystems.com and I'll be more than happy to reply to your request.

Yes, it's true! Another question that's brought up at least every other day is, believe it or not, what is the proper way to wash your face and how does your diet affect your skin?

In response to what's the best way to wash your face ...lets keep it as simple as we can.

No doubt about it, the single most important skin-care advice is, don't over wash. Most adults wash too often, too long and the result is itchy, dry, irritated skin.

Another tip is, avoid deodorant type soaps as they will usually irritate your skin and dry it out. Another no-no is, don't scrub your face with a washcloth. More irritation!! Try using a soap-free cleanser in liquid form and gently massage your face with your fingertips. Rinse your face with warm water (not hot) and gently pat dry.

How does your diet affect your skin?

When it comes to skin-care, many adults forget about how important the diet is and how eating the right food is so critical for healthy looking skin.

A diet rich in good quality vitamins and fiber can restore your skin and even help correct the ravages of the sun, dehydration and the ware and tare of time. The most important nutrients for good skin are vitamins A, C and E.

Needless to say, the best way to get the needed nutrients to the skin is through healthy foods ...especially leafy and dark colored vegetables such as tomatoes and peppers. You can get additional protection by eating all the right foods.

Make sure you get your five daily servings of vegetables including carrots, sweet potatoes, mangoes, tomatoes and other carotenoid rich foods. These foods can make your skin twice as resistant to the sun's rays. Beta-carotene and lycopene, the carotenoids that give these foods their deep, rich color, will build up over time and help protect your skin from sunburn and wrinkles.

One more important point, if you're like most of the boomers ...you're always in a hurry, you're pressed for time, run, run, run and you skip your meals ...you can get your vitamins in supplement form ...but they have to be of a high quality and they need to be taken throughout the day ...morning, noon and night rather than all at once in order to be effective.

And don't forget to drink your water!! Drinking lots of water helps you skin.

Better yet, my recommendation is, drink plenty of clean, fresh, filtered water with two-four ounces of the "best tasting aloe" everyday.

Make sure your choice of Aloe Vera is 100% Organic Aloe Vera.

As always ...know your supplier.

Organic Aloe Vera and the skin ...Part IV

If you was born between the years 1948-1964 you belong to one of the largest groups in the country..."The Baby Boomers"...and this baby boomer generation, plain and simple, does not want to get old and more importantly, does not want to look old!

When it comes to the skin with this baby boomer generation, taking care of the skin is a major priority, if not the main priority. When it comes to the skin …keeping your skin looking young and healthy …what ever it takes. From skin strategies of looking younger …to the so-called smart and simple skin care solutions out there on the market today. You're willing to give them a try at least once.

However, with this countless supply of products, these new "state of the art" products, as well as, the products that have been around for a while, not to mention the procedures in advertising on TV and in the magazines …many people are unsure about how to treat common skin problems.

As I travel around this country and talk with this generation of boomers, the question always comes up ...Is there any way possible to reverse the aging once the wrinkles and the age spots start to appear?

Most, so called experts in the skin care industry will tell you, skin that has been exposed to the sun's harsh ultraviolet rays can definitely be improved. But, your first step is to limit any further damage to the skin by using a sunscreen if you're planning a trip outside.

The reason being, any ultraviolet rays from the sun are cumulative. That is, you may be in the direct sunlight for only five-ten minutes, but over time, those five-ten minutes will add up by the end of the month.

Lets take a closer look; up to 80% of all skin damage is caused by the ultraviolet rays of the sun …period. Medical fact!!

FYI …ultraviolet B (UVB) rays is the cause of sunburn and skin cancer, while ultraviolet A (UVA) rays are responsible for the damage that is associated with aging.

One more tip. Unlike UVB rays, UVA rays can penetrate your skin even on cloudy overcast days. That's why it's always important to use a sunscreen that absorbs both UVA and UVB rays with a sun-protection factor (SPF) of 15 or higher, just to be on the safe side.

My last tip for the day and a better solution: always apply a topical Stabilized Organic Aloe Vera Skin Creme to your skin about 10 minute before you apply your sunscreen.

See for yourself, it's never to late to start your personal regimen. Researchers have found that by protecting your skin in this manner on a consistent daily basis, you can actually begin to reverse the sun damage that's already occurred. Now that's some great news!!

So, until the next time...drink plenty of clean, fresh, filtered water with two-four ounces of Organic Aloe Vera everyday and be sure it is the "best tasting aloe"

As always ...know your supplier!