Everyone likes to look their best, and our skin, hair and nails are often a good external indicator of how healthy we are.  Unfortunately the extensive use of cosmetics today have prevented many people addressing health issues that may be identified through the appearance of natural skin. 

Apart from the vital role skin plays in protecting us from physical damage, harmful bacteria, viruses, sunlight and chemicals it can also show us many health states within our bodies.   An example of this is with people who suffer from anaemia often having pale skin, and people who suffer from acne often indicate the presence of toxins which are being stored within their body need removal.

There are many products and substances to help our skin look healthy but one of the best substances to improve the health of our skin is water.  Water helps improve the hydration of our skin as well as removing many toxins in the body. 

Another key element in maintaining healthy skin is keeping your skin clean with regular washing as well as reducing the use of products which prevent the skin from breathing causing clogging of the pores which can become a source of infection.

Males also need to pay attention to their skin as so many men work outside or participate in recreational activities outside.  Wind and sunlight can have a devastating effect on the condition of skin by drying it out and increasing the aging process. 

Our site has a whole range of products for men and women which include moisturisers, cleansers, toners and vitamins to help from the inside.

Name: Kelly Matheson-Smith

Age: 37

Occupation: Accounts assistant

Lifestyle philosophy: To try and make the right decision for her health most of the time

What products do you use and why?

Vitamin C 1000mg (Blackmores) = to help with her skin complexion and immune system

Fitness regime: Swimming four times a week and Aerobics

Diet structure: Usually follows a low carbohydrate diet

What product could you not do without?

Vitamin C 1000mg (Blackmores) = to prevent the appearance of wrinkles and helps slow the aging process of my skin.

Snacks don’t always have to be unhealthy. This recipe is a tasty snack which can be eaten during the day or even for breakfast as you are running out of the door.

Serves 12.

• 2 Green apples, peeled and diced
• 1 Cup organic sultanas
• 2 Cups fresh pineapple, chopped
• 3 Passionfruit, sliced in half and pulp removed
• 1 Cup almonds, roughly chopped
• 1/3 Cup honey
• 1 1/3 Cups water
• 3 ½ Cups spelt flour
• 1 ¾ Teaspoons of bicarb soda
• 2 Tablespoons cornflour

Method

1. Place apples, sultanas, pineapple, passionfruit, almonds and honey in a mixing bowl.
2. In another bowl mix together, flour, bicarb soda and cornflour. Add this mix to the fruit mix.
3. Then add water to the mix and fold the mixture together, making sure all the flour is absorbed by the wet mix.
4. Lightly spray muffin tins with canola spray and spoon mixture into tins.
5. Bake in a 180⁰C preheated oven for approximately 20minutes.

Vitamin C is classed as a water soluble vitamin which can be found in fruits and green vegetables.  Vitamin C has been found beneficial for many uses from acting as an antioxidant to helping synthesis hormones.  The skin is one organ in the body which can benefit from adequate intakes of Vitamin C in the diet.  This vitamin can be very useful is helping wounds to heal faster and assisting the reduction in the amount of scarring.  It can also be very useful in reducing the effects of many skin complaints which include boils, eczema, psoriasis and tinea.  The external application of Vitamin C has also become very popular in recent years with more suggestions that applied externally may help reduce the appearance of wrinkles and stretch marks.  Some indications for deficiency in Vitamin C include bleeding gums and poor wound healing.  If you think you’re not getting enough Vitamin C in your diet jump online and see what product will benefit your needs.

Blackmores Bio C contains Bioflavonoids that help increase the uptake and utilisation of vitamin C in the body. The formula is buffered with mineral ascorbates making it gentle on the stomach and contains the natural sources of vitamin C, rosehips and acerola.

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Silica (Silicea) gives structure to all living things throughout the plant and animal kingdoms. It is essential to the human body, it is found in lungs, intestines and blood. An aqueous compound of oxygen and silicon - silica is a natural elemental substance. It''s nature''s building block.

Silica gives strength and support to all connective tissue, tendons and ligaments, skin, hair and nails. Silica supports the absorption of calcium in the human body. Body Essential silicea is a dietary colloidal preparation of natural silica in which microscopic particles of silica are so finely dispersed in water that a gel is formed. This makes Body Essential silicea uniquely easy to absorb.

Body Essential silicea provides silica in its purest, most potent form.

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This is the only range that offers all the benefits of Vitamin C, Alpha Hydroxy and Beta Hydroxy acids, Hyaluronic Acid, Retinol, Pycnogenal, Xanthenes, Green Tea, Aloe Vera, Bilberry Extract and Algae. All at the highest doses allowed. The Potent C regime includes a Triple Strength Serum, a Nourishing Accelerator, Vitamin C Day Cream, Night Cream and Vitamin C Eye Gel treatment.

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