Since the living cells that produce your skin, hair, and nails depend on what you eat for their supply of nutrients, it is important that you feed your body well. In other words, "eat a well-balanced diet."

 

Poor eating habits can cause temporary hair loss, cracks in the corners of your mouth, and changes in your nails. Your skin may bruise easily, heal slowly, and look dull, drab, and "ashy." A good diet keeps your skin healthy, helps your skin have good tone, texture, and color, and protects your skin from disease. You shouldn't have to take vitamin supplements if you eat right. There is no proof that swallowing extra vitamins or minerals does anything good for your skin.

 

Rashes and other problems can occur when you eat certain foods. If you're allergic to penicillin, some cheeses (such as Roque­fort and

blue) can cause hives. If you like seaweed salad, you should know that kelp can cause zits. Eating too many carrots, oranges, or tomatoes can turn your skin yellow. Quinine (in quinine water) can cause bruises and hives. Seafood, chocolate, strawberries, and many other foods can bring on bouts of cold sores on the lips.

 

Exercise And Rest

Regular exercise is an important part of staying healthy. It takes care of boredom, tension, and anxiety, keeps your body in good shape, and enhances the color and texture of your skin. Exercising improves the circulation of the blood which then provides nourishment to the skin to build new cells, helps the skin get rid of impurities, and keeps it looking healthy and glowing.

 

When you don't get enough rest, circulation is cut down and the skin receives less oxygen and nourishment. As a result, your skin may look dull and sallow, acne zits can flare up, and dark circles can appear under your eyes. Suggestion: get your beauty sleep.