Your Skin's Destiny, Part II: Environmental Stressors

There are 2 factors that effect the well being and health of your skin. The first factor is genetics. As, I mentioned in my previous entry, you can not change genetics. You are born with defined skin traits that you will carry and possibly pass down to your children.

The second factor or factors are environmental stressors.  There are 3 main culprits that are classified as Environmental Stressors.

1. Ultra Violet Rays

2. Free Radicals

3. Poor Diet

Let's list how each stressor negatively effects the skin

1. UVR Exposure

     a. skin becomes less resilient, looses ability to snap back (loss of elastin)

     b. skin losses structure (loss of collagen)

     c. Hyperpigmentation (dark spots)

     d. Excess skin cells clogging the pore ( black heads)

2. Free Radicals

     a. reduces Wound Healing Processes

     b. disruptive to cellular replication ( no new healthy skin cells)

     c. Oxidizes Vitamin C level more rapidly (Vitamin C is an antioxidant)

3. Poor Diet

     a. poor water intake causes problems in the lymphatic system, we need the lymphatic system to       take away our wastes.

     b. high blood sugar causes Glycation, a rapid aging of the skin

     c. a diet deficient in Essential Fatty Acids causes Roscea and poor cellular repair 

The good news is, if you are cautious and aware of the environmental stressors, you can lessen the negative effects that they have on your skin and body. 

Making healthy lifestyle choices can keep your skin vibrant and healthy for many years to come.

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