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Minerals and Trace Elements for Skin

Friday, March 12th, 2010

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* Sulfur: also promotes the pigmentation of the skin, which is poorly pigmented in the absence of sulfur. In particular, peas, green beans, cabbage and raw garlic are rich in this trace element also oilseeds and gruyere cheese type. Also eggs, fish and brewer’s yeast.

* Silicon: it is essential in the biosynthesis of collagen, so their lack striations produced by loss of tissue elasticity, wrinkles and premature skin aging. The outermost part of green vegetables, seed hulls, bran, onion and nuts are rich in silicon. The herb horsetail dried and crushed scattered over the plates is a good way to make silicon.

* Iron: is an essential mineral in the production of hemoglobin, by which the skin has a good color. They are excellent sources of sea spaghetti seaweed, spirulina algae, pollen, fresh beets and quinoa.

* Zinc: is a very important nutrient for skin health. Performs with vitamin A in the regeneration of skin tissue, the synthesis of collagen and elastin, important components of skin tissue responsible for providing elasticity and tone to the dermis. The pumpkin seeds are perhaps one of the richest sources of this trace element.

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Vitamins and Minerals for Skin

Thursday, March 11th, 2010

vitamins for skin

Taking vitamins and minerals for the skin is the best way to nurture it properly if you do not want to deteriorate and may appear dry, and so on.

Plant precursors of vitamin A for skin
This is probably the most vitamin helps maintain healthy skin and help the tan as it encourages the development of pigment in the skin. Beta-carotene or vitamin A precursors do not accumulate, ie, the body absorbs only the amount it needs and discards the rest. Because plant sources have pro-vitamin A pumpkin, citrus, carrots, tomatoes, apricots, carrots, spinach, sea vegetables, egg yolk, alga spirulina and alfalfa sprouts.

Vitamin C and Collagen for skin
Vitamin C is very necessary for healthy skin, activate their defenses and provide resistance to aggression, particularly intense in summer, and is involved in the synthesis of collagen, a protein that forms the skin tissue and gives support. White cabbage raw in salads, fresh parsley, pepper oil, kiwi, strawberries and citrus fruits are excellent sources of vitamin C.

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