Skin 101 Part III - The Hypodermis and Foods that Support Luminous Skin
The hypodermis (yes, where they put the needle) is the thickest portion of our skin, made up of adipose tissue, or body fat. It provides insulation and padding. The general condition of our skin is dependent on the fitness of the hypodermis. Its overall health is in turn dependent on diet, exercise and healthy living. As we age, our hypodermis thins and atrophies, contributing to (along with hyaluronic acid loss) sagging and generalized attenuation. The hypodermis attaches to the dermis with collagen and elastin, so again you’ve got a reason to make friends with those two and keep them happy.
Below are foods that keep the hypodermis happy, which in turn supports overall skin health:
Foods that Support Inner and Outer Beauty and Luminous Skin
Drinks
Water – plenty of it!!!
Green Tea Red Wine
Fruit
Grapes
Pomegranate
Apples
Berries: Blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, plums, raspberries, blackberries, cranberries, acai
Avocado
Cantaloupe
Papaya
Mangos
Cherries
Kiwi
All Citrus
Veg
Garlic
Carrots
Dark Leafy Greens
Spinach
Turnip Greens
Broccoli
Yellow peppers (all of them are good)
Sweet potatoes
Fish Salmon, Trout, Tuna, Atlantic Mackerel, Sardines, Pacific Herring Shellfish especially oysters
Plant and Seed Oils Walnut oil Wheat germ Evening primrose
Borage
Flaxseed
Olive
Other oils
Cod Liver
Grains
Wheat Germ
All Whole Grains
Nuts & Seeds
Almonds
Sesame Walnuts
Flax
Pumpkin
Other
Eggs
Cottage cheese
