Nutritionmattersskineu

A friendly reminder to drink water. It is especially important in the summer when we use more water when it is hot outside. 💦

One important reason to drink water for skin health is that the collagen structure consists of as much as 60 percent water based on weight. ⚡️

Water binds tightly to collagen and is needed to stabilize its structure and how it attaches to different tissues.

A small study showed that more than 2 L of water per day can have a significant impact on skin physiology, such as skin thickness and density.

The results were more significant in participants who used to drink a small amount of water before the start of the study.

However, it’s not good to over-consume water, but making sure to drink enough water is important for the health of your skin and for your general well-being. 💞

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If you don’t know me, HI 👋🏻 my name is Lina and I’m a swedish Skin Health Nutritionist with a passion for nutrition, food and lifestyle to optimize skin health, reduce skin problems and slow down skin aging. 💞

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There is a connection between the gastrointestinal system and the health of the skin. This connection is so important that it even has its own name and is called the gut-skin-connection/axis.

The skin has its own microbiome, but it is not only limited to the skin, but is connected to the microbiome in the rest of the body, including the gut. The intestinal microbiome is often referred to as intestinal or gut flora. The gut flora is very important when it comes to the gut-skin-connection.

One study looked at the relationship between rosacea and SIBO (small intestinal bacterial overgrowth). The study showed that rosacea patients had a significantly higher incidence of SIBO than the control subjects.

When the patients were treated for their SIBO, an almost complete reversal of their symptoms was seen. The effect lasted for at least 9 months.

What happens inside the body can show up on the skin and most skin problems have a connection to the gastrointestinal system, inflammation, oxidative stress, nutritional deficiencies and other functions and processes that come from within.

Read more about gut-skin-connection and skin health on the blog: https://nutritionmattersskin.eu/the-gut-skin-connection-and-why-its-important-for-your-skin/.............................................................................

Are you concerned about the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines as you get older?

How we age is to some degree down to our genes, but there is so much you can do to affect this process.

Everything that happens in the body are biochemical reactions and processes inside our cells. What we put into our bodies, as well as our thoughts and feelings, affect these processes.

Some reactions are good for us and promote health, and some are not and they drive imbalances, premature aging and disease.

The thing is that you have so much of power in that you can affect many of these processes with your food and lifestyle choices.

For example, some foods drive inflammation and high blood sugar, which accelerate the aging process. By making sure you eat foods and nutrients that have antiinflammatory properties, as well as avoiding foods that trigger inflammation, you have already done a great deal for your health and to slow down the aging processes. The same goes for managing blood sugar levels.

Another example is that you can provide the foods and nutrients that are needed for collagen formation. The fact is that you lose around 1 % of collagen per year from the year of 25. By giving the right conditions, you can to some extent counteract this loss of collagen.

There are many more examples of what you can do to support healthy aging processes. The important thing to take from this is to know that it is possible and that you have great power in your health and how you age.

Don’t wait for your health to worsen or your skin to start showing signs of aging. Start a health promoting lifestyle today to ensure a healthy, youthful complexion for years to come.

Your skin is a reflection of how you treat yourself. Start taking care of you today to age gracefully & radiate beauty from within.

Your future self will thank you! 🤍

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Are you struggling with dry or dehydrated skin?

This is common, especially now when the weather gets a bit colder and drier.

It’s frustrating, right?

Well, external factors like cold temperatures, dry air, and harsh soaps may be causing your skin woes.

But did you know that nutrition can also play a role?

Important nutrients to increase hydration:

Fatty acids 🐟
Your skin is craving fatty acids, like omega-3 and GLA. Supplementing fatty acids as well as increasing fat intake from the diet, has been shown to increase skin hydration.

Vitamin D ☀️
Low levels of vitamin D could be affecting your skin’s barrier function.

Water 💦
Hydration is key! Your skin is made up of 60% water, so make sure you’re drinking enough H2O.

Collagen and other proteins 🍗
Is your skin lacking collagen? Consider adding collagen-rich foods to your meals or try a collagen supplement. Studies have shown that it can amp up your skin’s hydration levels.
Full article on the blog: https://nutritionmattersskin.eu/how-to-treat-dry-skin/

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Skin blemishes can come out of nowhere & can be so annoying!

Here are a few common causes:

🍫 You had chocolate the night before.

🍟 You had processed foods the night before.

🧀 You had foods high in histamine the night before (for example aged cheese, cured meat, fermented foods).

😢 Your gut is unhappy.

🤍 Your hormones are out of balance.

By identifying what you react to, and reduce intake of those foods and triggers, you can to some degree control reactions on your skin.

If you have any kind of skin problems, keep a journal and track your food and drink intake, supplements, sleep, stress, menstrual cycle to find out your triggers.

A notebook is absolutely fine, or use my easy to use Daily Health Journal.

Did you know that, for some people suffering from acne breakouts, certain foods can trigger breakouts and if you avoid them your skin has a chance to repair and clear?

Find out which foods to avoid and see your skin transform! 🌟

Full article on the blog: nutritionmattersskin.eu/foods-and-acne/

Everyone knows that nutrition is important for skin health.

But what do the nutrients actually do❓

🍋 Nutrients, such as vit C, zinc & copper are needed in the enzymatic process where structures, such as collagen & new skin cells, are formed.

🍳 Nutrients, such as vit A & C, activate genes that are involved in the formation of collagen.

🫐 Many nutrients work as antioxidants that contribute to protection of the cells & tissues in the skin, from oxidative stress.

🥑 Nutrients are needed inside the cells to make energy from our food. This is crucial for the cells to survive, including skin cells.

🫚 Nutrients help regulate inflammation by signalling to the immune cells to increase or decrease inflammatory chemicals.

🥝 Nutrients are needed for maintenance & repair processes, for example DNA, damaged cells & structures.

🐟 Nutrients, such as fatty acids & protein, are used as structural building blocks for skin cells, collagen & other skin proteins.

🥦 Fiber & phytonutrients work as fuel for the gut microbiome. A healthy gut is essential for healthy skin.

‼️ There’s no wonder then, that a poor diet & nutritional deficencies can affect our health & appearance!

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