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Vitamin B Complex

VBs are vital for clear, luminous skin, youthful looks and for delaying greying of hair. They are essential for healthy skin, hair, and eyes. Studies show that 40 percent of dermatitis sufferers lack VBs. VBs also counteract stress, which has adverse effects on one's appearance.

Deficiency of VBs can cause:
Greasy hair
Dandruff
Dry skin
Scaly lips
Redness and irritation
Premature wrinkles
Poor hair growth
Grey hair
Inflamed fissures at the angles of the nose and mouth

Nutrition

Elements

Healthy Skin with nutrition

Protein comprises structural components of skin; healthy skin requires enzyme (protein) activation; new cell growth requires protein ; immunity
Fat keeps skin moist and soft, maintains barrier function, involved in immunity and inflammation and vitamin production (via cholesterol)
Carbos involved in N.M.F. lactic acid, GAGs have carbohydrate-like chemical nature, involved in (skin) cell energy production.
Fibre helps prevent skin toxicity
Water prevents dehydration of skin, maintains electrolyte balance, prevents skin toxicity
Vitamins
Fat soluble---
D regulation of calcium for cell growth
K skin clotting factors to protect blood vessel integrity from bruising
E mixed Tocopherol best, detoxifier which is functional of healing, anti-oxidant
A modulates cell growth, works on skin by controlling hyperkeratinosis which can cause acne, folliculitis, fibroblast stimulation (induction of ground substance)
Water soluble
C- very important, needs regular supplementation.- anti-oxidant, photo-protective, collagen synthesis
B-COMPLEX- very important, needs regular - supplementation - ¨C energy regulation, liver/adrenal support, new cell growth
Minerals Broad spectrum colloidal mineral supplement
Additional Zinc/Copper, Calcium/Magnesium, Potassium ¨C detoxification, wound healing, co-function in cell growth biochemistry

Herbs

In China, herbs form a fundamental part of (herbal) medicine, which has been a part of the written history of Traditional Chinese Medicine for over 4000 years. There are over 3000 different herbs that can be used for medical purposes. Only 300 to 500 of these herbs are commonly used. Herbs are made up of roots, bark, flowers, seeds, fruits, leaves, and branches. It is important to use herbs grown in China rather than outside of their native environment. One must use the right herb from the right source to get the full benefit from it.
The three functions of herbal medicine are treatment, recovery, and health maintenance. Generally speaking, herbs can be taken for many kinds of illness. Also, many kinds of western drugs have a herbal alternative...
Herbal medicine is generally simply, gentler and safer than chemical medicine. For these reasons, people turn to herbal therapy for a number of indications.
To treat a chronic illness.
To reduce the side effects of chemotherapy.
To assist modern medication
For prevention on flu, menstrual cramps and pre-menstrual syndrome and etc.
For health maintenance- Herbal therapy can also be used for general health maintenance. Tonic herbs are used to increase energy and to slow the aging process. They are also used for enhancing sexual energy and for cosmetic purposes.
To treat minor symptoms that are not severe enough for heavy chemical drugs, symptoms that cannot be diagnosed by Western medicine, and symptoms and illness that are not easy to treat, such as immune system deficiencies.

Oil for skin

There are two types of natural oils, which contain hundreds of organic constituents such as hormones, vitamins and other natural elements that can be beneficial for the skin.

Essential oils- obtained by distillation or expression. Essential oils are highly concentrated and used at a very low concentration.

Carrier oils- such as almond, sunflower, olive and walnut oils, are used in higher concentration in cosmetics, or they can be applied directly to the skin to nourish, soften and protect it.

Oils are highly penetrating - they easily enter through the cell walls, delivering essential vitamins, oxygen, and nutrients. This helps to stimulate cell metabolism and the cellular regeneration process.
The ability of oils to penetrate and carry nutrients through the cell wall to the cell nucleus can prevent cell deterioration that can lead to infections and diseases.
Many oils have anti-bacterial properties, thus helping to reduce infections in sensitive or damaged skin.
Oils constitute a substantial part of skin care formulations, some people actually prefer oils to creams.

Believe it or not, oils can also be used as skin cleansers.

Sunflower (non-refined), olive, almond oils will serve the purpose. Did you know that vegetable oil is a great way to remove oil-based paint from the skin? The same mechanism works with everyday residues and impurities that accumulate on your skin. Oils effectively lift off the dirt, leaving the skin clean and nourished. If your skin feels dry after cleansing with water, and your skin is a sensitive type, apply oil to the skin prior to washing your face. Your skin will feel much softer.
Many oils are rich in essential fatty acids. The skin often does not get enough of these nutrients, loses moisture and elasticity, then becomes dry and forms wrinkles and fine lines. Fatty acids can prevent skin dryness and help to restore the original moisture balance. While moisturizing your skin (there are oil-free products designed for oily skin), you can try products with such essential oils as tea tree, basil, eucalyptus, cedarwood, cypress, lemon, lavender that are known to normalize oily skin and, along with sage and lemongrass oils, to slow down body oil production. Tea tree oil, chamomile, lavender, geranium, rose, neroli and ylang ylang are recommended for all skin types. These essential oils are soothing, healing and nutritive, they have an anti-inflammatory effect. Mature skin will also benefit from clary sage, palmarosa, carrot seed oil - for they are proven to be effective in wrinkle prevention. Natural Carrier Oils can be used straight from the bottle.
ALMOND - SWEET. Prunus amygdalus variety dulcis. A cold pressed edible oil rich in vitamin D and vitamin E, trace minerals and Linoleic Acid. A favourite massage oil with Aromatherapists. A light oil which is easily absorbed by the skin. Scentless, good for all skin types, helps alleviate the itching of eczema, rough skin and swellings. GRAPESEED. Vitis vinifera. Popular massage oil, odourless, light texture, blend wells with other full-bodied oils. Edible. Non-greasy, excellent for all skin types. Beautiful green colour when fresh, tending to yellow with age. Keep the oil in a cool dark place. May go cloudy when cold. OLIVE OIL. Oleo europea. Rich in vitamin F for cosmetics and hair treatment. Edible. Safe laxative to soothe and soften the anal passages. Add to light oils for chapped, dry, sore skin. Its fruity-peppery aroma blends well with Citrus Oils.