vitamin C are pulled away from the skin in order to be utilized for the creation of stress hormones. Understanding that depleted stores of essential proteins, healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals have a direct correlation with our
moods is the first step in making a huge impact your clients’ skin. Our eating patterns can have a direct effect on our mood, and our moods have a direct correlation with our skin – the mind, body, and skin are all intertwined, and you cannot affect one without affecting the others. If you have a client who consistently has problems with their skin, take a few minutes to discuss eating habits with them. Another important point to review is how certain medications can affect the skin. Later in this course, we will go over dietary changes to counteract the side effects of various medications. Skincare is a huge step in improving the quality, look, and feel of the skin. However, if your clients’ skin problems are brought on by poor eating habits, no amount of creams or potions will correct the resulting condition. As an esthetician, when you can take a holistic approach by understanding and advising on correcting dietary imbalances, you will be able to have a powerful impact on the condition of your clients’ skin. The ability to treat and improve on conditions that have plagued them in the past will give you a happy clientele: This translates to building a solid repeat clientele. Also, the referrals passed along by your happy clients can give a huge boost to your business. Understanding how certain foods affect the skin and being able to advise your clients as to which foods they should add to their diets and which foods they should eliminate, is a service you can easily provide to your clientele. The combined impact of good skincare and proper nutrition will give them impressive and lasting changes to the quality of their skin. You’ll be able to achieve results that go above and beyond merely treating the surface; and you will gain a reputation for getting amazing results. of collagen; and can help increase collagen protein synthesis in order to repair damaged skin. ● Vitamin E : Vitamin E is a fat-soluble antioxidant that is vital for maintaining healthy skin. It helps prevent free radical damage caused by UV rays, and it has anti-inflammatory properties. ● Zinc : Zinc is found in both the epidermis and the dermis. Zinc stabilizes cell membranes. ● Omega-3 fatty acids : Enough intake of omega-3 fatty acids is a crucial aid against dry skin. ● Selenium : Selenium deficiency has been linked to higher instances of skin cancer. ● Protein: Your body needs protein to build and repair skin, muscle, and bone . These are just a few examples of nutrients that the skin depends on in order to remain healthy. Nutrition can also be used as an aid in helping the body to heal certain skin conditions. Some of the skin issues that have been found to have a direct correlation with the diet are: ● Eczema : Food containing anti-inflammatory nutrients have been known to aid in healing stubborn eczema patches. The reverse is also true – some foods, such as citrus, spicy food, and gluten, have been known to trigger bouts of eczema. ● Psoriasis : Certain foods, such as dairy, alcohol, and red meat, have been linked to triggering psoriasis flare-ups. ● Rosacea : Foods that reduce inflammation, such as salmon and leafy greens, can be helpful in treating rosacea. ● Acne : Foods with high glycemic index have been linked to causing and exacerbating acne. ● Vitiligo : Bananas, apples, and leafy greens have all been used successfully in treating vitiligo. ● Skin cancer : Studies have shown that diets rich in fruits and vegetables help lower the risks for skin cancer. ● Aging : Sugar can accelerate signs of aging, as it promotes cross-linking of collagen fibers. Numerous studies have proven that an improper diet, or a diet lacking in nutrients, can lead to a whole host of skin conditions. The reverse is also true – by understanding how nutrition works,
Why you need knowledge on skin nutrition for your clientele Your clients turn to you to improve their skin. Facials and proper skincare routines are a vital element necessary to maintaining healthy skin, however if your client is suffering from skin conditions that stem from improper diet, they will be disappointed when just applying creams and lotions don’t fix the problem. When you are able to go one step further than other aestheticians by offering some solid advice on how nutrition affects the skin, your clients will be able to see real change in the look, feel, and texture of their skin. Skin is constantly undergoing a cycle of cellular turnover, and fueling that change and the growth of new, healthy cells, is food. The body, including skin, uses vitamins and nutrients it derives from food to repair and rebuild. Understanding how diet affects skin is a huge step in more effectively treating your clientele. Poor eating habits trigger anxiety and stress, and stress and anxiety can trigger the following skin conditions:
● Psoriasis. ● Eczema. ● Acne. ● Vitiligo. ● Rosacea. ● Dull, dry skin.
Why nutrition for the skin is important The skin is the largest organ of the human body. It’s the first line of defense against injuries, illness, infections, ultraviolet radiation, heat, and cold. Skin is composed of three layers: ● Epidermis : The epidermis is the top layer – the protective layer. The epidermis is composed of hardened dead cells that create a protective layer. Below that is the basal layer, where living cells continuously divide to replace the outer layer over a three- to four-week cell production and loss cycle. ● Dermis : The dermis supports the blood circulation for the cell reproduction cycle happening in the epidermis. The individual cells in this layer contain collagen and elastin fibers in the matrix of support tissue. The dermis contains the nerve cells that produce sensation, and lymph vessels that fight infections. Sweat glands that help regulate your body’s temperature are also located in the dermis. Fibroblasts that are responsible for collagen synthesis and macrophages that regulate how the body responds to infection are found in the dermal layer. ● Subcutaneous layer : The subcutaneous layer works as a protector of underlying tissues by insulating and absorbing shock. This is the last layer between the skin and the tissues ; beneath it is the fascia, which attaches skin to muscle. When your skin suffers damage, the body responds by triggering repairs to the tissue. Good nutrition aids the body in repairing damaged skin; lack of good nutrition leads to slower healing times. Changes in diet can also affect skin’s appearance. When you can go one step further than other estheticians by offering some solid advice on how nutrition affects the skin, your clients will be able to see real change in the look, feel, and texture of their skin. Skin discoloration and slow wound healing are effects of lack of vitamin C. Here is a list of some of the most common cause and effects created by nutritional requirements: ● Vitamin A : Lack of vitamin A can lead to slow wound healing. ● Vitamin C : Vitamin C helps limit the damage caused by exposure to UV rays. Vitamin C also regulates the synthesis
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