Beauty Fitness Blog

Skin and your diet

August 28th, 2006

Severe diets that skimp on calories and on one or more nutrients are detrimental to your skin, and so are eating habits that include plenty of complexion-spoiling fast food. Here’s a rundown of common nutrient deficiencies and how they can affect your complexion:
• A lack of protein can lead to a dull, dry complexion and poor wound-healing.
• A shortage of iron can result in a pale complexion.
• A lack of vitamin A can produce dry skin or unexplained break outs.
• A deficiency in vitamin B complex can result in cracks at the corners of the mouth, unexplained break outs, impaired wound-healing, and pallor.
• A lack of vitamin C can cause poor wound-healing, dullness, and easy bruising.
• A shortage of vitamin E can lead to poor wound-healing and dry skin.
• A lack of vitamin K can result in weak, broken, or distended facial capillaries.
• By avoiding just food and sticking to a diet containing all the necessary nutrients, you’ll notice the difference in your complexion.

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