2.  Protection to physical trauma, biological, chemical agents and
UV radiation
 Prevents water loss
 Thermoregulation (regulates body
temperature to heat & cold)
 Excretory function – sweat
 Sensory information
 Expression
 Vitamin D synthesis
 Main part of external beauty
Largest organ of the body ~ 16% of the body weight

3. Human Skin
sebaceous gland
epidermis
dermis
subcutis
fat cells hair follicle eccrine sweat gland

4.  Wrinkles
 Age spots
 Dryness
 Skin becomes thinner and
loses fat
 Susceptible to damage or
take long to heal
 sagging skin
Chronological aging
• As age increases
• Begins at mid 20s

5. Smoking
Unhealthy Diet Sun exposure
Photo aging
external factors
Harmful chemicals

6. Other causes of skin changes
 Allergies to plants and other Conditions including:
substances  Blood vessel diseases
 Climate  Diabetes
 Clothing  Nutritional deficiencies
 Exposures to industrial and  Obesity
household chemicals
 Reactions to medications
 Indoor heating
 Stress
 Hormonal changes

7. Internal care
External care

8. Skin Water vs.
contains other
70% water fluids
More
amount for
active life
style

9. Vitamin C rich Fruits
and vegetables
Reduce
effect of Vitamin A rich Fruits
and vegetables
sun
damage
Vitamin E rich foods

10. Two Macronutrients for Skin
Fats & Oils
Protein
Cell generation and
repair
Almonds, Ghee, Walnut,
Flax seeds, Safflower oil
etc.

11. Zinc : for healthy Skin Vegetable sources:
Cauliflower,
• Wound healing Cucumber, Tomato,
Peas, Lettuce, Radish
• Mild astringent – dry skin,
itching, rash, diaper rash
Fruits:
• Prevention of acne
Banana, Blackberry,
Olives, Peaches,
• Used in the treatment of
Strawberry
dermatitis.
Milk & milk Nuts & Oil Seeds:
products Almond, Cashew, Peanut, W
alnut, Pumpkin
seeds, Sunflower seeds,
Selenium potent antioxidant

12. Acne & Foods
Caffeine: increase Hormone
production
Sources; Coffee, Tea, Cola
drink, Chocolate
Refined CHO & Sugar:
Insulin secretion and
hormonal activity
Dairy & meat Products:
Individual sensitivity
Nuts:
Almonds, peanuts, Walnut
Tuna: high mercury levels

13. Exercise & Skin Health
•Reduces Acne: improves blood
circulation
• Distressing
• Improved Hormonal balance
•Detoxify

14. Healthy Skin Diet tips
 Hydrate your self through out the day
 Swap your carbohydrates
Trade in your fats
 Criticize your diet
 keep strings and peels
 Look after protein intake

15. Divya R. Sanglikar
Nutritionist