Rehab Medicines

A while back a company in the States sent me “the be all and end all” in skin care products.

Well it would want to be at the price. Wow, this must be good. It feels good just putting it on – 0 for 10g! Anyways it seemed ok but surprisingly for a 70’s man, I know quite a bit about skin care.

When you’re born in North Queensland and have surfed nearly everyday since I was 4, I’d have looked like Keith Richards’ Dad if I hadn’t wised up.

Firstly, the number one biggest mistake in skin care is the obsession with external care over internal care. The outer layers of your skin are dead. Skin is renewed from the inside out and my 7 secret ingredients for great skin within are;

1. Water - Hydrating the skin is of the utmost importance so try and drink between 1-2 litres of water per day.

2. Essential Fatty Acids – My personal favourite is fish oil but other great sources include flaxseed, nuts, seeds, eggs, fish. For more information, read my article on fats.

3. Zinc – A wonder nutrient. Tissue regeneration, anti-inflammatory, wound healing, vitamin A-binding, protein formation. Try half a dozen oysters every other day or if you must supplement, zinc citrate 40 mg daily.

4. Selenium - Prevents free radical damage to cell membranes. Brazil nuts are a great source.

5. Bioflavonoids - Any colourful fruits and berries. Antioxidant and crucial for capillary strength.

6. Protein – A major building block for all animals. A structural component essential for skin integrity.