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“A good rule is to put NOTHING on your skin you do not want to eat.”

“In the case of skin health, lutein, zeaxanthin, and other carotenoids appear to be depleted in the skin under conditions of prolonged UV light exposure. Skin exposure to UV rays generates reactive oxygen species, inflammation in skin cells, and erythema. Intake of dietary antioxidants, including lutein and zeaxanthin, reduces this inflammatory response, as carotenoids are poor absorbers of UV light.” Ribaya-Mercado, Note eat plenty of cooked carrots and LIVE in the sun

“Our recommendation, this is based on work in England and Norway, and the United States, that the optimal time to be in the sun for vitamin D production is near to solar noon as possible. That would be between say 10:00am and 2:00pm. The reason is two-fold. First of all, you need a shorter exposure time because the UVB is more intense. Now, the second reason is that when the sun goes down towards the horizon, the UVB is filtered out much more than the UVA. And it turns out that the long wave of ultraviolet called UVA, which runs from about 320 to 400 nanometers, is highly correlated with melanoma -- where the UVB is the one that produces the vitamin D, and that’s from 290 to 315 nanometers,” Doctor William Grant Vitamin D Expert

 “New research shows that to get an optimal vitamin D supplement from the sun at a minimal risk of getting cutaneous malignant melanoma (CMM), the best time of sun exposure is noon. That means that common health recommendations given by authorities in many countries -- that sun exposure should be avoided for three to five hours around noon and postponed to the afternoon -- could be wrong and may even promote CMM. This is in part because the action spectrum for CMM is likely to be centered at longer wavelengths than that of vitamin D generation.” Advanced Experiments in Medical Biology 2008; 624: 86-88

"New research from Germany and France suggests that supplements containing flaxseed or borage oil may protect skin against reddening and improve skin health from within. The omega-3 and omega-6-rich oils from flax and borage also led to a decrease in skin roughness and so-called skin scaling, according to findings published in the British Journal of Nutrition. There is a growing body of science focusing on the potential benefits of nutrients to boost skin health from within, with lutein, lycopene and superoxide dismutase (SOD) having been reported to improve skin health. The same researchers behind the new study previously reported that flavonol-rich chocolate may protect against skin reddening (Journal of Nutrition Vol. 136, pp.165-1569)." Swanson Vitamins

Omega 3 fats DHA and EPA are essential for brain function. In fact 60 percent of the brain consists of DHA. A lack of t these fats is strongly associated with ADHD as well as eczema and immune deficiency." Doctor Mark Hyman MD

"When topically applied vitamin C provides a skin-rejuvenating effect by improving collagen synthesis in the skin that slows down with aging as well as limiting skin damage from free radicals. Topical vitamin C is one of the most effective ways to boost collagen synthesis and slow it's degradation. Applying vitamin C to the skin is 20 times more effective than oral ingestion." Life Extension, Note please continue to get your at least 3 grams/day orally also!

"The interlocking of elastin with collagen strengthens the elasticity of the skin and helps it to remain smooth. Enzyme deficiencies can cause loss of muscle tone , aging skin and loss of elasticity."    Doctor Anthony Cichoke

"Research shows that ellagic acid a compound found in berries, nuts and other fruits might help prevent wrinkles and repair skin damage caused by the sun."    Ellagic acid shown sun damage protective

"It’s estimated that more than one million new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer will be diagnosed in the United States this year. In fact, the number of new cases of non-melanoma skin cancer appears to be increasing every year while the number of new cases of melanoma has stayed about the same since the 1990s. Now, scientists have found that selenium may play a role in protecting the skin against the development of basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell carcinoma. It’s especially interesting this time of year as we all prepare for spending time in the summer sun." Swanson Vitamins, Note give your body what it needs and spend your life in the sun with NO skin cancer worries. IMO many of these new minor skin cancers are due at least in part to the denatured omega 6 we are eating as junk food.

"Australian and Dutch researchers discovered that folks with the highest amounts of selenium in their blood have a 57% lower rate of basal cell carcinoma and 64% lower rate of squamous cell carcinoma. Basal cell is more common but less dangerous; squamous cell is more likely to turn malignant."   Doctor Al Sears MD, Note do you think the sun is your skin cancer problem

"I have found supplemental doses of vitamin A are an outstanding way to reverse cellular changes on surfaces. That includes skin (outer) and intestines (inner). Now we see it helps interior cells as well (prostate). The late Dr. William Donald Kelley used potent doses of vitamin A in many of his cancer patients. Vitamin A is essential to maintain your surface cells (epithelial tissues) as physical barriers to infection. It also is closely involved in maintaining many types of immune system cells. In my experience, adding folic acid drops, 5 mg three times daily to vitamin A, 100,000 IU daily for three to six months has reversed many premalignant conditions. If you are at risk of prostate cancer, take this information to your integrative physician and have him supervise your vitamin A intake. It could save your life.”  Doctor Robert Rowen MD

"Our study analyzed the effect of sustained exposure to a vitamin C derivative, ascorbic acid 2-phosphate, in human dermal fibroblasts. We investigated which genes are activated by vitamin C in these cells, which are responsible for skin regeneration. The results demonstrated that vitamin C may improve wound healing by stimulating quiescent fibroblasts to divide and by promoting their migration into the wounded area. Vitamin C could also protect the skin by increasing the capacity of fibroblasts to repair potentially mutagenic DNA lesions." Doctor Tiago Duarte et al, University of Leicester

"Many studies show that topical CoQ10 treatment inhibits inflammatory cytokines, reduces wrinkling enzyme production and improves the appearance and radiation-resistance of older skin. Boosting Coq10 through oral supplementation also affords vital protection."   Life Extension

"Skin surface lipids (SSL), a very complex mixture of sebum mixed to small amounts of epidermal lipids, mantle the human epidermis, thus representing the outermost protection of the body against exogenous oxidative insults. The present work is a systematic and quantitative analysis of upper-chest SSL and their content in antioxidants in 100 healthy volunteers. Squalene, vitamin E (vit. E) and Coenzyme Q10 (CoQ10) were found to increase from childhood to maturity to decrease again significantly in old age. Vitamin E and CoQ10 were the only known lipophilic antioxidants present in SSL. In spite of their low levels they were found to synergically inhibit the UV induced depletion of squalene, cholesterol and of unsaturated fatty acids of SSL. In fact, exposure of SSL to increasing amounts of UV irradiation led preferentially to lowering of the levels of vit. E and CoQ10. Four minimal erythema dose (MED) (5.6J/cm2) were able to deplete 84% vit. E and 70% ubiquinone, and only 13% squalene. Diunsaturated and monounsaturated fatty acids as well as cholesterol were unaffected even following 10 MED UV exposures, which produced a 26% loss of squalene. The same UV dose when applied in the absence of vit. E and CoQ10 produced a 90% decrease of squalene."   Free Radic Res. 2002 Apr;36(4):471-7, Note the bottom line is make sure you get your vitamin E and CoQ10 to protect your skin and your body which is protected by your skin

"In one study titled, “The Importance of CoQ10 for Anti-Aging Skin Care,” researchers showed how CoQ10 keeps older cells functioning more like younger cells. Their discovery was published in the medical journal Biofactors."   Doctor Al Sears MD

"If the sun was REALLY causing skin cancer, and if sunscreen prevented it, we'd be cancer-free by now. We're already spending less time outside than ever, and wasting billions of dollars a year on needless, dangerous creams and lotions. Meanwhile, just a couple of generations ago, we spent far more time out in the sun and ZILCH on sunscreen -- and skin cancer was practically unheard of."   Doctor William Douglass MD

"Don't buy clothing laced with antibacterial or anti-odor chemicals. These organic chemicals can migrate right through your skin. And, because of their lipid-soluble nature, they wind up in the fat of your mammary glands, or move right through your blood-brain barrier into your brain and nervous system. Avoiding these products is one of the best health decisions you can make.”      Doctor Robert Rowen MD

"A 2008 study from Texas A&M University found a way to protect your skin without sunscreen. They discovered that pomegranate extract provides significant reduction in UV-induced chemical damage to human skin cells. They also found that the cells had higher antioxidant capacity. This helps to ward off UV damage. Another study found that pomegranate extract can protect human skin fibroblast cells from death following UV exposure. Fibroblasts are critical for wound healing and protecting your skin.”   Doctor Robert Rowen MD

“In these studies conducted on mice the fermented foods were able to support the skin and connective tissue of the animals by increasing the production of a substance called hyaluronic acid in a way that the non-fermented products were not. Two phytoestrogens  genistein and daidzen were also found to be present in the fermented foods but not detectable in the non-fermented versions.”   WHF

CLEAR Skin    

“We now know that a low-grain or no-grain diet will very likely clear up your skin, permanently! Antibiotics are unnecessary because correcting your diet creates an internal environment that does not ALLOW bacterial overgrowth to occur.”   simple-secrets-to-eliminating-acne-for-good

 The secret of a clear skin is your liver (See Liver Protection Protocol) and kidneys (See Kidney Protection Protocol). When these organs get overloaded trying to dispose of too many toxins they often leave some toxins in your blood and your blood will often dispose of these toxins thru your skin. A good rule of skin care is not to put any cosmetic skin care products on your skin that you would not eat. Your skin can absorb with up to 87% efficiency whatever you put on it. Aloe Vera (See Aloe Vera Protocol) aids your skin both externally and internally and is a great start to solving any skin problem.

Be Very Careful WHAT You Put On Your Skin

“Putting chemicals on your skin or scalp may actually be worse than eating them. When you eat something, the enzymes in your saliva and stomach help to break it down and flush it out of your body. However, when you put these chemicals on your skin, they are absorbed straight into your bloodstream without filtering of any kind, going directly to your delicate organs.”    Doctor Joseph Mercola MD

"A 2008 study from Texas A&M University found a way to protect your skin without sunscreen. They discovered that pomegranate extract provides significant reduction in UV-induced chemical damage to human skin cells. They also found that the cells had higher antioxidant capacity. This helps to ward off UV damage. Another study found that pomegranate extract can protect human skin fibroblast cells from death following UV exposure. Fibroblasts are critical for wound healing and protecting your skin.”   Doctor Robert Rowen MD, Note sun tanning lotion contains chemicals proven to be toxic, pomegranate is a VERY salubrious. WHAT a trade!

"Don't buy clothing laced with antibacterial or anti-odor chemicals. These organic chemicals can migrate right through your skin. And, because of their lipid-soluble nature, they wind up in the fat of your mammary glands, or move right through your blood-brain barrier into your brain and nervous system. Avoiding these products is one of the best health decisions you can make.”      Doctor Robert Rowen MD

“A good rule is to put NOTHING on your skin you do not want to eat.”

Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS), Sodium Laureth Sulfate (SLES), and Ammonium Laurel Sulfate (ALS) are Bad News and in about ALL Personal Care Products

Vitamin D

The simple primal act of getting LOTS of the high noon sun on your bare “unprotected” skin in large amounts just may be the most important single thing you can do for your health. If the sun casts a shadow longer than you are tall you cannot make adequate vitamin D from the sun. You MUST take vitamin D3 at the daily rate of about 1000 IU/20 pounds of body weight.

"Decreased expression of numerous antimicrobial peptides has been reported in certain skin conditions such as atopic dermatitis and chronic leg ulcers."   Life Extension, Note vitamin D is required for the antimicrobial peptides to function

"Vitamin D has been found to be more effective in reducing lipid peroxidation and increasing enzymes that protect against oxidation than vitamin E."   Life Extension, Note there is a LOT of lipid peroxidation going on in your skin

"Between the ages of 20 and 70, your skin loses about 75% of its ability to produce vitamin D3. In addition, your skin is the last organ of your body that receives antioxidants from the food and supplements you eat. However, if antioxidants are applied topically, protection for your skin can be enhanced."   Life Extension, Note topical application of a vitamin D cream can help us crinkled elders in MANY respects

High levels of vitamin D IMO may obviate MANY skin problems.

One time after losing twenty pounds in a couple weeks I developed a bad skin problem. My solution arrived at after much trial and error and lots of itching was vitamin D (See Vitamin D Protocol), probiotics (See Probiotic Protocol), MSM (See MSM Protocol), distilled water, Evening Primrose Oil (See Evening Primrose Oil Protocol), Sarsaparilla (See Sarsaparilla Protocol) and Chamomile (See Chamomile Protocol) in large amounts. I also stopped my daily showers that were washing away my skin oils.

Skin Cancer, Sunshine, Sulfur and Vitamin D

"Both cholesterol and sulfur afford protection in the skin from radiation damage to the cell's DNA, the kind of damage that can lead to skin cancer. Cholesterol and sulfur become oxidized upon exposure to the high frequency rays in sunlight, thus acting as antioxidants to "take the heat," so to speak. Oxidation of cholesterol is the first step in the process by which cholesterol transforms itself into vitamin D3."   Doctor Stephanie Seneff, PhD

"[I]f you breakdown the sulfate you will release energy, which means that the sulfate is actually absorbing the energy from light... I think of the skin as a battery – or solar panel you might say – taking in the sun's energy and saving it in the form of the sulfate molecule storing the energy from the sun. One thing I'm quite sure of is that cholesterol sulfate is highly protective against bacterial and virus invasions. That's why sun exposure protects you from infection. It strengthens your immune system. That cholesterol sulfate is incredibly important to immunity."   Doctor Stephanie Seneff, PhD

"In this way [sun exposure], your skin will produce cholesterol sulfate, which will then flow freely through the blood—not packaged up inside LDL—and therefore your liver doesn't have to make so much LDL. So the LDL goes down. In fact... there is a complete inverse relationship between sunlight and cardiovascular disease – the more sunlight, the less cardiovascular disease."   Doctor Stephanie Seneff PhD

Breast, prostate, skin, colon and many other cancers have a strong association with low levels of vitamin D and lack of sunlight. IMO be sure to get at least 8000 IU of vitamin D3/day during the months when you cannot make vitamin D from sunlight.   

CoQ10

"Many studies show that topical CoQ10 treatment inhibits inflammatory cytokines, reduces wrinkling enzyme production and improves the appearance and radiation-resistance of older skin. Boosting Coq10 through oral supplementation also affords vital protection."   Life Extension

"In one study titled, “The Importance of CoQ10 for Anti-Aging Skin Care,” researchers showed how CoQ10 keeps older cells functioning more like younger cells. Their discovery was published in the medical journal Biofactors."   Doctor Al Sears MD

If you review the above skin research you will notice the MANY skin functions that REQUIRE CoQ10. CoQ10 and vitamin E provide your skins' first line of defense from the sun.

Continuation of  Skin Protection Protocol (See Skin Protection Protocol Continuation)

This site was last updated on: 16 May 2012 09:51 AM

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