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by Michelle Harris
We all want to look our best, but for
celebrities who are always under the
microscope, it’s a necessity. Thanks to
new advances in nutrition, supplementation
and technology, we can all keep
our skin looking great as we age,
without plastic surgery.
Staying hydrated is one of the best
ways to keep skin glowing. Some of
what we’ve heard from our mothers for
years still rings true; we are beautiful
from the inside out. That is why it makes
so much sense (but so few of us do it) to
drink our eight to 10 glasses of water a
day. The average adult body is about 60
percent water. If you want your complexion
to appear dewy and fresh, then
you need to stay hydrated.
Dermatologist Dr. Howard Murad,
author of the book Wrinkle Free Forever
knows what it takes to keep skin radiant.
According to Dr. Murad, “The skin is the
largest, most visible organ in the human
body, and it reflects the aging processes,
including water loss, that occur
throughout the body.” With celebrity
clients such as Calista Flockhart, Lucy
Liu, Cheryl Tiegs and Brooke Shields, he
has to be on the cutting edge of skin care.
Always keeping bottled water on
hand, even when doing something as
simple as running errands, will make it
easier to get the water you need. There
is a wide assortment of bottled waters to
choose from. You can find anything
from sports waters that contain electrolytes,
to mildly flavored waters, or
waters that contain added nutrients or
help to maintain hydration. Because of
the myriad of choices available, with a
little effort you should be able to get
enough water and resist the temptation
to drink soft drinks. Most soft drinks
can actually dehydrate you.
One of the newest trends in
Hollywood is to get skin looking great
from the inside out. Supplements, such
as those containing essential oils and
antioxidants, can increase skin hydration.
Damage from free radicals, along
with inflammation, is associated with
skin damage, disease and overall aging.
Supplements containing antioxidants
such as vitamins C, E, beta carotene,
green tea and coenzyme Q10 are excellent
at helping to destroy free radicals, giving
skin a younger looking appearance.
There are many new supplement formulations
that are designed especially
for the skin. One of my favorite skin supplements
is Biosil from Jarrow
Formulas, which has been very effective
for me. Biosil is biologically active silicon,
which is excellent for maintaining
and repairing connective tissues.
Because this builds the collagen in our
skin, it makes Biosil a must for anyone
who wants a better looking complexion.
Silicon is hard to get from diet alone.
Because of Biosil’s biologically stabilized
orthosilicic acid, it can be easily
absorbed by the body, making it highly
bioavailable. In addition, Biosil can also
give a great boost to the hair and nails.
Within a short time of using it regularly,
I noticed a definite improvement in the
look and feel of my hair, skin and nails.
Another formulation specifically created
to repair the skin and help the skin
make more collagen is Ageless Beauty
from Europharma, which was formulated
to help skin look firmer and reduce
fine lines. Ingredients such as grape
seed extract, biotin, red clover, borage
seed oil, zinc and ginkgo are utilized to
calm skin from the inside.
Dr. Howard Murad also has a line of
skin care supplements. One of his most
in demand formulations is the Youth
Builder supplement. Said to reduce
wrinkles up to 34 percent, Youth Builder
utilizes curcumin, copper, selenium,
grape seed extract and a combination of
antioxidants, vitamins, minerals and
essential fatty acids specifically
designed for the benefit of the skin. Find
the formula that is right for you.
 Michelle Harris is
the host of “Alive &
Well with Michelle
Harris,” a national
television series
devoted to
nutrition, fitness,
natural foods and
natural beauty.
“Alive & Well” airs
twice daily on
GoodLife TV Network, reaching over 15
million households in over 200 markets
nationwide. Michelle, one of cable television’s
most popular and visible
spokespersons on natural health and
nutrition, is a frequent contributor to
healthy lifestyle publications. Vitamin
Retailer magazine recently named Michelle
Harris “one of the key people who has had
the greatest impact on the supplement
industry in the last 10 years.” Health-conscious
television viewers identify with
Michelle as their guide to natural health.
For Michelle and her many fans, “Alive &
Well” is a way of life. For more information,
visit www.AliveandWell.TV.
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