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Do you want to clear up your skin by eating healthy and yummy foods?  C omplex carbs like whole grains, proteins and produce according to. Australian researchers found that a low-glycemic diet (more whole grains, protein and produce versus refined carbs such as white bread) may reduce acne . One reason why: Low-glycemic foods keep insulin steady, while refined carbs and sugar spike it. The surges may boost production of androgens, hormones that, when boosted, can cause zits. After 12 weeks of a low-glycemic diet, subjects’ pimple counts dropped 20 percent, a study in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition notes. More research is needed to support the clear-skin connection, but no M.D. will talk you out of eating whole grains and veggies!

Try to have three servings a day (one serving equals a slice of bread or 1/2 cup cooked grains).  Some great options are brown rice,  barley, and oats,  or eat foods made out of these whole grain flours. Not only are they great for your skin, but they can prevent constipation and lower blood pressure too.  Finally don’t forget a good skincare program available at Mary Kay.

Before we get to that, how much water does a person need each day? Research from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia found no studies to back up the recommendation of eight glasses a day. Prevent dehydration—and dryness—by drinking when you’re thirsty. Aim for 6 cups a day.

Now can water help your skin?  The benefit of drinking water in large amounts for proper skin health is a controversial area. Many believe and have stated that water is very beneficial for proper skin care. The main stated benefit is that drinking a large quantity of water keeps the skin hydrated and prevents dry skin. Claims are also made that drinking water gives the skin a radiant, healthy, younger looking complexion with no wrinkles, and allows skin to maintain its elasticity and suppleness.

However, many experts are now refuting the above-mentioned benefits. Unless the individual is severely dehydrated, drinking large quantities of water will not prevent dry skin. Basically the moisture level of skin is not determined by internal factors. Instead, it is external factors such as skin cleansing , the environment, the number of oil glands, and the functioning of these oil-producing glands that determines how dry the skin is or will become. The water that is consumed internally will not reach the skin, water moves through the body system rather quickly. If the skin is dry, the best solution is to treat the skin from the outside is with a dry skin lotion like  Mary Kay moisturizer       

Is there any real benefit of drinking water for skin health? Actually, although combating dry skin is not a benefit of drinking water, there are some other potential benefits.

As mentioned, drinking water in adequate amounts is necessary to flush out toxins out of the body via the excretory system. With inadequate amounts of water flowing through the body, these toxins can build up in the body and escape through skin pores. This contributes to acne  (If acne does breakout, use the link to the  left to treat it).  Therefore, by flushing the body internally with water, acne breakouts are less likely to occur due to toxin release through the skin.

Another benefit of drinking water in large amounts for the skin is in the treatment of skin disorders such as eczema and psoriasis. In addition, proper hydration and certain products like MaryKay Indulge Smoothing Eye Cream  will help to eliminate sunken eyes and circles under the eyes.

 Taking care of your skin should be a top priority, since it’s the first thing people see, however only a percentage of the population actually research and know how to properly take care of their skin. Even some of those people who know how to take care of their skin don’t follow the proper steps to ensuring their skin looks its best.

Step 1:
Wash your face twice a day with three in one  gentle facial cleanser.  This cleanser should be one that cleanses, exfoliates and moisturizes all in one. A gentle facial cleanser that does all threeof these processes at one time, helps to keep skin looing more vibrant on a daily basis.

Step 2:
If you have acne, apply an acne fighting toner  to your skin with a q-tip to your blemishes. An acne fighting toner helps to further balance the PH in the skin.

Step 3:
Apply an oil free moisturizer with sunscreen for daily wear to prevent sun damage to your skin. The sun can damage your skin, just by getting in and out of your car through the day. You do not have to be attempting to get a tan to get skin damage, which is why it is important to wear an additional oil free moisturizer with sunscreen throughout the day.

At night an additional oil free moisturizer should be applied to your face, to help restore and heal any damage your skin has incurred throughout the day. 

Step 4:
Apply a face moisturizing lotion  twice a day to keep your skin from drying out.

If your skin dries it out during the winter winds, you should apply a special moisturizing facial mask  to restore your skin.

Using a microdermabrasion peel for your face is also a great way to keep your skin healthy. This kind of peel can be used twice a week to deeply cleanse your pores of bacteria.

Properly cleansing your face and using the right products at the right time, in the right manner will help to keep your skin looking healthy all year long. Your face is how people remember you; special attention should be done to take care of your skin, since it is the first thing people see. Have a beauty consultant to help you keep your skin healthy and balanced is a great way to ensure you look your best all year long.

Don’t you just love the Holidays?  Family, Friends and rich food.  During the Holidays most of us tend to overeat and drink which can lead to changes in our skin.  If you have dark circles under your eyes; overeating rich foods and drinking can aggravate them more.  Drinking more water will help flush the toxins out of your body and ultimately will make the look of your skin improve. 

Skin care is one of the most important things to remember at this time of the year, along with your health; but they both seem to be forgotten as the season moves on.  (If you really love the sweets and treats the holiday brings, look into healthy chocolate .  This chocolate is filled with Antioxidants that are important for your overall body, mind and great for the soul)!

If you would like to heal damaged and tired looking skin, then try Serum+C  from Mary Kay,  a new skin care product that was made to heal damaged and tired looking skin. It is made with 5 of the highest levels of Vitamin C from all over the world, Vitamin C aids in rejuvenating and reviving skin, making you look and feel better. All of our faces are exposed to bad air throughout the day, a reason we need a skin care product that helps to remove the bad particles from our faces, like a gentle facial cleanser. 

Applying healing skin care products to revitalize the damaged portions of your face will make people wonder how we keep our skin looking so healthy. An oil free facial moisturizer is also a key component to skin’s vitality

More goes into taking care of your skin, then just washing it once or twice a day. Lotions and serums should become a part of our daily defense, as well as preventive preparation for the Holiday fun. Try it, your skin will love you for it!

Premature aging, a hot topic in the world of beauty right now! No one wants to age quicker than they should, but what most individuals don’t know is how to stop that premature aging. There are many things that can aid in stopping premature aging beginning with making healthy decisions from an early age, to taking care of your skin on a daily basis.

Ways to manage the aging process:

• Exercise Regularly
• Eat Healthy
• Avoid Stress & Practice Balance
• Avoid excessive sunlight
• Use quality skin care products

Did you know that many household items also contribute to premature aging?  According to Dr. Oz  there are many products in our closets and cupboards that contribute to aging and can shave years of our lives.  For example:

High Fructose Corn Syrup– this is a type of sugar that has been processed and combined with corn syrup, produces a cheap and easily dissolving sweetener.  The downside is that this same sweetener is also absorbed quickly by the liver, where it is converted into fat.   Combine that with the brain that doesn’t recognize high fructose corn syrup as food, and it never shuts off the appetite center….so you stay hungry, and eat more. Your blood sugar rises, insulin is recruited to help metabolize it and then you crash.. and then you are hungry again!  This is found in soft drinks, fruit juices, salad dressings and baked goods.  Read the labels. 

Chlorine Bleach – Household bleach contains a chemical called sodium hypo chloride and is used to whiten clothes and kill germs.  However, it evaporates quickly and infiltrates your nose, eyes, throat, skin and lungs.  This invasion leads to a deterioration in cells in those areas and hastens aging.  A good alternative, according to Dr. Oz is baking soda; white vinegar or alcohol and peroxide based products.

Trans Fats – This is a type of unsaturated fat that is made saturated during the manufacturing process that adds a molecule of hydrogen.  The raise in hydrogen oils raise bad cholesterol and lowers good cholesterol.  The result is that this can cause a host of cardiovascular diseases.  Look in your cupboard and remove anything that has hydrogenated oil on the label.

Be careful of the household products you use in your home, take good care of your body inside and out by eating healthy and using quality skincare products and don’t forget the basics listed above and enjoy a healthy fruitful abundant life!