Save-Your-Skin Solutions :

Every season, the latest wrinkle in fashion arrives and you get to dive into new ways of looking your best . However, when it comes to choosing the best outfit for your skin, the look never changes. Healthy, glowing skin is in vogue, and has been for generations.

The problem is that while you may strive to keep your outer layer the same, your skin is always ready for change and attempts to transform itself every day. Nutrition, fitness and proper skin care play vital roles in helping you fight off and control these daily transformations.

What goes inside your body inevitably shows up on the outside. You are, in essence, what you eat. Balanced nutrition is important for maintaining healthy skin.

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Improving nutrition often results in younger-looking skin and partial reversal of some signs of aging. eDiets's Director of Nutritional Services, Pamela Ofstein says, “In general, overall nutrient deficiency is detrimental to healthy skin. Lack of vitamins can affect the skin and contribute to its ‘lack of luster.' Specifically, foods that contain antioxidants (citrus fruits and vegetables) help prevent skin cell damage. Foods high in antioxidants have been associated with protecting the skin cells and limiting wrinkles and visible lines on the skin.

“Your skin requires proper nutrition, too. By eating foods that are rich in these vital nutrients, you are feeding your skin and replenishing it with what is needed.”

Fueling your body with proper nutrition is the first step towards maintaining healthy skin. The next is getting your body in motion. These two steps go hand-in-hand to keep your overall physical and mental health at its peak.

However, when it comes to your body’s largest organ, there are many factors that have to be taken into account. If your weight tends to fluctuate or you build muscle at a rapid pace, for example, you will be more likely to develop stretch marks. “Stretch marks are usually caused by weight gain and loss -- the stretching of the skin. Keep a diet and exercise regimen to maintain a healthy BMI, and this can help prevent them," Ofstein says.

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