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Add a vitamin to your daily skin routine for better looking skin

Tuesday, August 7th, 2012

We are always looking for tips and tricks to increase the appearance of our skin and fight fine lines, wrinkles, and acne. Eating healthy is an important part of feeling well and keeping our bodies looking well, but did you know the right vitamins could have a profound effect on our skin?

Read on for our top vitamin picks for healthy skin and how to work them into your diet.

Reduce the signs of aging by upping your daily dose of antioxidants with vitamins C, E, and A and beta-carotene. All of these boost the immune system and reduce the damage caused by free radicals (which can change how skin cells are produced and increase the appearance of aging).

B3, found in beets, fish, and sunflower seeds, helps stabilize hormones  and is a great option if you suffer from acne.

Omega-3 fatty acids, strengthen the outer layer of skin. Having a healthy outer layer means less toxins get into your system and damage the skin.

Add zinc, from meats, nuts and grains, to promote healing for wounds and to maintain collagen. Zinc will also reduce redness and inflammation.

Experts agree that the best way to get vitamins is through your diet—so choose a variety of vibrantly colored fruits and veggies to get a good dose of vitamins. Adding a munti-vitamin to your daily routine is a great idea as well, just remember to take after a meal with plenty of water to reduce discomfort.

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Sleep your way to better skin

Monday, July 2nd, 2012

In the never ending quest for beautiful, younger looking skin we are constantly searching for the newest serums, creams and procedures to tighten skin, eliminate wrinkles and stop blemishes. While there are a lot of great solutions out there for treating skin concerns, we often forget one of the best ways to get beautiful skin—sleep!

Getting enough sleep is hard, but the benefits of 7-9 hours of shut eye hours are profound on our overall health, happiness and appearance.

If you are interested in sleeping your way to better skin, check out our top sleeping tips below.

Set yourself up for sleeping well throughout the day
Exercise during the day to decrease stress later, avoid highly caffeinated or sugary beverages in the late afternoon and evening and eat well to avoid an upset stomach later on.

Get your bedroom sleep ready
It is important to keep your bedroom a relaxing place for sleeping and winding down—not an office or an exercise room. Keeping your bedroom clean, calm and relaxing is a great way to signal to your body that when you are in your bedroom it is time for sleep.

Get into a routine
The best way to stick to any new habit is to get into the rhythm of a routine. Create a bed time ritual and get to bed at the same time every night. A good place to start: put out everything you need for the next day, have a relaxing cup of tea in a dimly lit room and crawl into bed at the same time every day of the week.

Get Comfortable
It makes sense that going to sleep uncomfortable would make it harder to get to sleep quickly. Invest in a good mattress, pillows you love and soft bed sheets. Find clothes to sleep in that you love being in, like super soft thin cotton pants and a t-shirt.

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Great Tips for Losing Weight Now and Keeping it off for all of 2012

Saturday, January 14th, 2012

Dr. Marie Jhin, a dermatologist in the SF Bay area shares tips on how to lose weight and keep it off.

We are really excited to announce Premier Dermatology’s SKINFIT program! Our personalized weight loss program keeps you on the path to success by creating healthy habits for life. SKINFIT is a great program because it is designed around your body and personal challenges.

Having a personal health expert at your disposal is the best resource for losing weight, but we know that isn’t always an option with your hectic schedule. So, we thought we’d share some of the key concepts from our SKINFIT program and ways you could incorporate them into your life.

Increase Awareness: Learn to Make Smarter Choices in Your Everyday Routine

Think more about your daily diet, and design your own plan based around your personality and food preferences. Add a multivitamin, exercise 4 or 5 times a week, and prepare healthy meals on Sunday afternoons to take the guess work out of preparing nutritious meals after those long work days later in the week.

Monitor: With Weekly Logs

Don’t overdo it with the scale, but schedule weekly weigh-ins at the same day and time once a week to keep track of your progress. Keep this information in a weight loss file, and revisit it each week to stay on top of your goals and track your progress!

Check in: Put Aside Time to Review Your Personal Challenges

Take a few minutes each week to go over your individual weight loss challenges and brainstorm ideas to work past them in the future. Friends are a great resource for this exercise—consider organizing a weekly phone call to discuss particular weight loss challenges with other friends aiming to lose weight.

Losing weight is tough; it requires commitment and a willingness to make long lasting lifestyle changes. With a little structure and taking time to understand your individual challenges, you’ll shed the pounds and keep them off!

If you’d like to learn more about Premier Dermatology’s personally designed weight loss program, click here, or contact Robert, our Patient Manager, to schedule an appointment. He can be reached at info@premier-dermatology.com or by phone at 415-371-8600 (SF office) or 650-551-9700 (Peninsula office).

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Eating Your Way to Better Skin: 7 Foods for Amazing Skin

Friday, December 30th, 2011

Dr. Marie Jhin, a dermatologist in the SF Bay area discusses the best food for your skin.

One of the best ways to keep your skin looking and feeling great is by taking control of your skin from the inside out! Take a look at the list below, and try adding a few new foods to your regular diet to improve your overall skin health!
Berries

Berries like blackberries and blueberries are super rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help protect the cell by reducing the negative effects of free radicals, like those caused from sun exposure, from altering the DNA of the cell—that means reducing the risk of skin damage that could lead to cancer.

Olive Oil

Healthy oils keep your skin lubricated—which means skin that feels and looks healthier for the long run. Start your next meal with a salad drizzled with Extra Virgin Olive Oil to eat your way to beautiful skin!

 

Salmon

Salmon is rich in essential fatty acids, which create healthy cell membranes. Healthy cell membranes result in a better barrier to keep out toxic products and also keep good things coming into the cell.

 

Black Beans

These small beans really pack in nutritional value– high in fiber and protein and rich in antioxidants called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins work to fight against the destructive effects of free radicals–meaning they are anti-aging and anti-carcinogenic.

Green Tea

Green tea includes polyphenols, a group of anti-inflammatory antioxidants which, according to a recent study in the Archives of Dermatology, could reverse sun damage by reducing the damage from ultraviolet light on skin cells.
Bananas

Potassium rich food likes bananas and avocados reduce puffiness under your eyes. Another great way to reduce the swollen look under your eyes is to reduce your salt consumption and drink lots of water.

Soy

Soy includes estrogen-like chemicals that reduce the appearance of wrinkles by creating more elasticity within the skin itself. So munch on a snack of edamame or have a tofu stir-fry for dinner once a week.

Learn more about great food for your skin here:

www.webmd.com/healthy-beauty/features/skin-food

If you’d like more information on how to get healthier skin, contact Robert, our Patient Manager, to schedule an appointment. He can be reached at info@premier-dermatology.com or by phone at 415-371-8600 (SF office) or 650-551-9700 (Peninsula office).

 

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