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5 effective strategies to relieve skin inflammation –

Ask a team of dermatologists what is the main cause of aging and the answer, not surprisingly, will be the sun. Another villain, however, has been the focus of attention of doctors around the world: the inflammation. The inflammatory process we are talking about takes place in the cells of the skin and studies relate it to the appearance of problems such as eczema, rosacea and psoriasisin addition to lines, wrinkles, stains, flaccidity and acne.

It is true that the organism, due to its immune systemis naturally equipped to face danger fortunately! The problem is that often, thanks to our lifestyle, inflammation can become persistent. And, if it lasts, it has a harmful effect that, like the sun’s rays, we don’t always see immediately and, worse, is cumulative. Like a runaway train, inflammation gains speed and can compromise the entire skin protection and recovery system. The result you already know what it is. Now find out how to slow down the process.

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1. Combat free radicals

Even when you breathe your metabolism releases these molecules, seen as villains of health and beauty. Unfair fame, by the way. After all, the free radicals they also eliminate micro-organisms that put our lives at risk. These molecules only become a big problem when they proliferate.

Since the free radical contains an odd number of electrons and needs an even number, it will seek a partner in neighboring molecules. These, in turn, sequester other electrons. A chain reaction is formed that gives rise to the stress oxidative, a process that stimulates inflammation in cells. “This all degrades the fibers in the skin, like the collagen and elastin, responsible for its firmness and elasticity”, explains dermatologist Adilson Costa, from São Paulo.

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Although our body manufactures enzymes antioxidants to neutralize free radicals, natural production is insufficient. “The way out is to increase the dose of anti-inflammatory substances“, suggests nutritionist and beautician Eliane Tagliari, from Curitiba. This is possible in three ways: food, supplements and creams.

Put on the plate: tomatoes (rich in lycopene), carrots, pumpkin and papaya (sources of carotene), dark green leaves (which contain flavonoids), rosemary (which provides carnosoic acid), olive oil, flaxseed, cold water fish such as salmon and sardines (all rich in omegas).

Take the capsule: lycopene, zinc and vitamin C are the classic skin-enhancing antioxidants. Azelaic acid controls sebaceous gland activity and treats acne. Pomegranate extract and coenzyme Q10 act against stains.

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Apply to the skin: creams with vitamin C, vitamin E, green tea, soy, ferulic acid, organic silicon (trace element responsible for maintaining collagen and elastin fibers), organic vegetable oil complex, such as resveratrol and omegas 3, 6 and 9.

2. Eat less

Yes, reducing the amount of food not only lose weight, obviously, as it also prolongs youth. “Reducing 30% of the total calories ingested throughout the day can extend your life by ten years, in addition to slowing down the overall aging of the body – face included”, says Adilson Costa.

3. Get (some) sun

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The sun’s rays activate the vitamin D and have proven anti-inflammatory action. You only need 15 minutes a day or at least three times a week for your defenses to be in tip-top shape. If you don’t want to expose your entire body to the sun, that’s fine. Focusing on the arms and legs is already great. “Exaggeration, however, has the opposite effect, that is, it opens the way for inflammation”, warns the dermatologist.

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4. Stop smoking today

Yes, smoking also steals your beauty! Nicotine narrows the arteries in the superficial layers of the skin, making it difficult for blood to flow and transport oxygen and nutrients to the face and body. The approximately 4,000 chemical compounds in tobacco also deteriorate collagen and elastin. Not to mention the facial expressions you make when you bring it. When repeating the movement, the furrows around the lips deepen, aggravating these conditions. wrinkles.

5. Pay attention to hydration

One dry skin it cannot stop aggressive agents. Hence, the paramount importance of moisturizing creams. “It is also necessary to ensure, through the dietthe absorption of good quality fat, such as macadamia oil and pumpkin seed oil, which soften the skin”, suggests Eliane Tagliari.

*This article was originally published in June 2011

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