and eating a healthy, balanced diet, you can feed your skin the nutrients it needs to stay soft, supple, and glowing. By understanding and avoiding certain foods that are known to Problems from dehydration Dehydration is one of the most common, and most oftentimes misdiagnosed, skin problems plaguing a large number of people. Dehydration and dry skin are often confused with each other, but they are very different issues. Dehydration is the lack of water in both the skin and the body. Dry skin is the lack of naturally occurring oils and sebum in the skin . Dry skin is a type of skin brought about by genetics; dehydrated skin is a condition brought about by a diet that is lacking in enough water. Sometimes people who consume a lot of water are confused by the fact that they are dehydrated – but dehydration occurs when the body is putting out more water than it is taking in. Excessive sweating brought about by exercise or heat, excessive caffeine (a diuretic) intake, and vomiting and diarrhea can all cause dehydration, in spite of the client drinking large amounts of water. Dehydrated skin and dry skin have different characteristics: Dehydrated skin: ● Lacks enough water, can be experienced by anyone. ● Can feel both oily and dry at the same time. ● Comes and goes. ● May also experience breakouts. Dry skin:
trigger flare-ups in conditions such as eczema and psoriasis, people who are prone to these issues can take action by avoiding these foods.
in the “tented” shape it was pinched into. Because the two different skin conditions require very different treatments, always follow up the “pinch test” with the questions to be sure that you are 100 percent getting the correct diagnoses. When distributing water and all nutrients throughout the body, the epidermis is the last organ that receives whatever is available. When someone is not getting enough water in their diet, their face will be the first place that shows obvious signs of dehydration. Dehydration can also cause a whole host of other problems, including dizziness, lethargy, and brain fog. Dehydration is damaging to the body, the brain, and is a vital part of maintaining healthy, glowing, supple skin. Advise all clients to drink at least eight glasses of water daily; if they are dehydrated advise them to also add a variety of high-water content foods. All persons should be both drinking enough fluids as well as eating a variety of fruits and vegetables, but a person suffering from dehydration needs to really up their intake. The following foods are all great water content foods: ● Cucumbers : Coming in at 96.7% water, cucumbers have the highest water content of all the foods. ● Iceberg lettuce : Crispy iceberg lettuce is lacking the nutrient-filled punch of darker, leafy greens, but with a water content of 95.6%, it is the perfect item to add to a dehydration-busting diet. ● Celery : Celery packs a nice nutritious punch to go along with its high-water content. Celery contains folate and vitamins A, C, and K; and has a water content of 95.4%. ● Radishes : Radishes contain a water content of 95.3%, and they’re filled with antioxidants, such as catechism – the antioxidant green tea is so famous for. ● Tomatoes : Tomatoes aren’t strictly for salads – with a little salt and pepper, they also make nutritious snacks. Tomatoes have a water content of 94.5% and are full of antioxidants and vitamin C. Tomatoes contain lycopene, famous for its cancer-fighting abilities, and vitamins K, C, potassium, and folate. ● Green peppers : Bell peppers of all colors have high water content, but the green variety comes in the highest at 93.9%. The red, yellow, and orange peppers come in just slightly lower, at approximately 92% water content. Peppers are also loaded with antioxidants, which are vital to healthy skin. ● Cauliflower : Cauliflowers pack a powerful punch of both water content (92.1%) , vitamins, and phytonutrients that have been shown to help lower cholesterol and fight cancer. ● Watermelon : Watermelon boasts both a high-water content (91.5%) and is a rich source of lycopene, an antioxidant known to fight cancer. Watermelon boasts an even higher content of lycopene than tomatoes – about 12 milligrams per wedge, as opposed to a raw tomato’s 3 milligrams per medium sized tomato. Tossing a few wedges of watermelon in a pitcher of water creates a refreshing drink and is a terrific way to up your water intake. ● Spinach : Spinach packs a strong nutritional punch to go along with its high-water content. Spinach is 91.4% water, and contains lutein, potassium, fiber, and folate. Just one cup of raw spinach leaves contains a full 15% of your daily intake of vitamin E. Vitamin E is well-known for fighting off free radicals that damage both your skin and your other organs. ● Star fruit : This tropical fruit is also known as carambola. It contains a water content of 91.4% and is rich in antioxidants. One note of caution – people with kidney problems should avoid star fruit, because it contains high levels of oxalic acid. ● Strawberries : While all berries are great for hydration, strawberries come in with the highest water content at 91.0%. Raspberries and blueberries have water contents of around 85%, and blackberries contain 88.2%. ● Broccoli : Broccoli has an impressive amount of both water content and valuable nutrients. Broccoli is 90.7% water, and
● Lacks enough lipids. ● Is a genetic skin type.
● Feels dry all over, including scalp and hands. ● Is consistently dry, can also become dehydrated.
Dehydrated skin and dry skin demand different treatments: Dry skin needs lipid-based products on the skin, and more healthy fats introduced into the diet. Dehydrated skin needs water-rich products to help hydrate on the outside, and more water and water-based fruits in the diet. Because dehydrated skin feels so tight and dry, the brain reacts by ordering a larger production of sebum to be delivered to the epidermis; because of this, dehydrated skin can feel both dry and tight, while looking oily and suffering from breakouts at the same time. When devising a skincare and/or a nutrition plan for a client, it’s imperative to determine if they have dry skin due to genetics, dehydrated skin due to lack of water in the diet, or a combination of both. When determining which skin type or condition they have, start by asking the following questions: ● Do they consistently feel like their skin is tight and dry, or does this condition come and go? ● Are their hands and scalp also dry? ● Is oiliness occurring at the same time that they are suffering from the tight, dry feeling? Another way to determine whether the skin is dehydrated as opposed to just being dry skin, is to look for the following signs of dehydrated skin: ● New fine lines and wrinkles developing. ● Dark under-eye circles. ● Shadows on the skin, most notably around the eyes and nose. ● Redness. ● Dry patches; also can have oily patches at the same time. ● Dullness. ● Itchy, flaky patches. ● Sunken eyes. ● Sometimes excessive oil production and breakout occur simultaneously with the tight, dry skin. ● Skin feels tight and dry, and lacks elasticity. Dehydrated skin always lacks elasticity . A quick and easy way to check for dehydration is to pinch the cheek – if the skin is dry, it will bounce back into its original shape immediately. If the skin is dehydrated, a gentle pinch will leave it wrinkling and remaining
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