Role of Minerals on Skin
by Juliet Cohen
Zinc is critical to the entire body's immune and repair achieve result. Zinc is contained in vitamin a + antioxidant complex and bio-essence nighttime calcium complex. Zinc levels multiple to a peak on approximately the seventh day following the injury and return to normal at about the fourteenth day. Zinc saturation of an injury does not achieve the same levels as younger skin and overall systemic (bodily) zinc levels decline. Z
inc is required for collagen production and elastin ( a protein in connective tissue )synthesis. It is required for DNA repair. Zinc is required for DNA duplication, which is required for cell division. It is required for the production of superoxide dismutase, a powerful skin antioxidant. Zinc, copper, and manganese increased keratinocyte migration, and one of the mechanisms involves their modulation of integrin functions. Zinc is a co-factor in the skin's production of certain metalloproteinases that remove damaged or mutated tissue. It is a co-factor in the production of adenosine deaminase, which signals T-cells. Calcium is a regulator of every organ in the body and the skin is no remonstrance. The skin guards its calcium level very carefully and the calcium integrity of the upper epidermis regulates at least four major skin functions. Calcium is just as critical to the health of skin as zinc. Increased epidermal calcium excite rapid cell turnover and, therefore, turnover can be up-regulated with absorbable topical calcium resulting in plumper looking skin. Calcium regulates the lipid barrier process. Peeling, microdermabrasion and cold winter weather uncover the skin's moisture barrier.
High calcium content in the upper epidermis helps maintain continual and efficient barrier functions. Calcium can significantly reduce dryness caused by microdermabrasion making the skin look well hydrated and fuller in appearance. Mineral sun protection is a very real service to clients who have undergone facial procedures that have left their skin in a highly sensitive state. Applying mineral cosmetics will take less than one minute and the result will give you the client's whole-hearted attention. Vitamin C is abundant in fresh fruits and vegetables. Copper is found in a variety of foods and its deficiency is uncommon except in people taking zinc supplements Potassium(K) keeping acid-alkaline balance in the blood. Essential for muscle contraction and normal heart.
Selenium, whether used as a topical solution or taken in the form of a dietary supplement may play a role in the prevention of skin cancer. Lycopene support healthy prostate function, improve body strength, support healthy hormonal balance, healthy immune function and increase libido. IODINE aids in the development and functioning of the thyroid gland, regulates the body's production of energy and helps burn excess fat by stimulating the rate of metabolism. Boron may influence the production of hormones (including the active form of Vitamin D), improve brain and psychological functions, and exert immune-boosting activity. Boron is essential to bone metabolism and the calcification of bones. It is also necessary for cartilage formation and repair. It affects calcium, magnesium, and phosphorus levels.
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Juliet Cohen writes articles for skin care tips and skin care treatment. For more information visit our skin care section.