Top Natural Skin Nutrients

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20 Top Natural Skin Nutrients Our skin is one of nature's most amazing feats of biological engineering. Consider, for a moment, that a single square inch of human skin harbors 19 feet of blood vessels, 19 million cells, 65 hairs, 625 sweat glands, and at least 90 oil glands. Equipped with all of these components, the skin works around the clock to shield us from invading bacteria, regulate body temperature, remove toxins, and provide a glove-fitting waterproof covering for our fragile bodies. What a remarkable instrument! Unfortunately, skin has many enemies that may be beyond our conscious or direct control, such

as exposure to wind and sun, environmental pollutants, stress, and simply enduring the toll of advancing years. All of these factors can contribute to the breakdown of the complex vascular and collagen network of the skin and accelerate the aging process. In fact, without intervention, our birthday suit may look considerably less like a well-fitted glove with the addition of each new candle on the cake. But, that's the bad news. The good news is that one of the most important things we can do for our skin is to protect and replenish it with proper moisturizing. And, just as you strive to avoid chemical additives and preservatives in your food, your skin will thank you for doing the same when it comes to what you "feed" it. Confused about which ingredients your moisturizing creams and lotions should contain? Here is our at-a-glance look at the top 20 natural ingredients that make

your moisturizing products work best for you: Top 20 Moisturizing Ingredients 1 Aloe Vera: Speeds healing and seals in moisture. 2 Biotin: B-vitamin which helps the skin to utilize protein. 3 Black Currant Extract: Firms skin and reduces fine lines. 4 Carrot Oil: Improves blemishes, speeds healing, and is an excellent source of beta-carotene and vitamins C and E. 5 Chamomile: Contains levomenol, a natural moisturizer that nourishes and reduces fine lines. 6 Citrus Seed Extract and Vitamins A, C, and E: Natural preservatives that stimulate cell growth and offer antioxidant properties

that can reduce the signs of aging and improve the skin's texture. 7 Cocoa Oil and Cocoa Butter: A source of stearic acid; a natural fatty acid that smoothes and softens. 8 Comfrey: Can help repair damaged tissue and reduce scarring. 9 Farnesol: Obtained from certain flowers (such as roses), this substance reduces oil production and balances skin tone. 10 Glycerin: Binds moisture and adds suppleness. 11 Green Tea: Not just for drinking, green tea offers one of the best sources of antioxidants and guards against ultraviolet (UV) damage from sun exposure. 12 Horsetail: Rich in silica and other minerals that soften, speed healing, and improve

elasticity. 13 Hyaluronic Acid: A natural agent occurring in human skin that acts as a humectant, absorbing up to 1,000 times its weight in water. 14 Jojoba Oil: Softens and retains moisture without clogging pores. 15 Panthenol: A pro-vitamin B derivative that retains moisture and reduces fine lines. 16 Papaya: Papain enzymes act to exfoliate and restore the pH acid mantle of the skin. 17 Rose Hip Oil: Replenishes lipids and reduces fine lines. 18 Sesame Oil: Sesame oil is a natural sunscreen that softens skin. 19 Wheat germ Oil: An abundant source of the antioxidant vitamin E that can help to correct sun

damage. 20 Yeast Cell Extract: A very efficient wrinkle and fine-line reducer, especially for the area around the eyes. Suzi List Owner health/ http://360./suziesgoats What is a weed? A plant whose virtues have not yet been discovered.

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