My new Supplement Routine
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free skin care · Wed Oct 05, 2005 8:37 am

Hi everyone!

At the suggestions and advice and research of this site and the internet, I decided to attack my skin problems (acne prone, current tiny bumps on my temples and jaw line, obvious pores in the area beneath my eyes but right beside my nose, blackheads on nose) from within!

I went to a health food store and this is what nutritionist and I came up with:

- Ester Aces Plus: Antioxident (Brand: SISU).

-ZINC: 15 mg Brand: Natural Factors (Canadian company)

-Cool B50 (High potency Vitamin B complex) Brand: SISU.

-Ultra Primrose Oil 500mg, GLA 50mg. Brand: Natural Factors.

I also noticed that when I have a tan (it doesn't have to be dark, just a little colour) I look so much better...healthier, etc. The redness in my skin is camoflauged enough to give me a break from stressing while I try new products to combat my skin problems. I know that tanning isn't "good" for you, but the vitamin D is a plus and the fact that I'm taking antioxidants and drinking alot of water, should ease up the harsh effects...that paired with my age (23).

Hopefully the vitamins (I'm also taking CLA- Congugated Linolic Acid and Green Tea Extract- which is a powerful antioxidant) and high water intake will help from the inside out. I am almost settled into my new job and I will be re-introducing a fitness routine by the end of this week. Trying to balance everything in my life!

Gotta go to lunch! Smile

free skin care · Wed Oct 05, 2005 9:23 am

Sounds pretty good I think! I would consider upping the Evening Primrose Oil and zinc though, even for just the first month or 2. At least 1000mg a day of EPO, and 30mg of zinc. I used to get a lot of stress and hormonal breakouts on my jaw line, and I started taking 2000mg a day of EPO and 30mg a day of zinc, and it cleared it up within 2 cycles.

free skin care · Wed Oct 05, 2005 9:41 am

Wow. Thank you for the tip! I am taking them right now! I'll post updates! Smile

free skin care · Wed Oct 05, 2005 7:38 pm

Thanks for sharing, looking forward to your updates.

I've always believed in addressing skincare internally by eating right (which, in my case, can't always happen due to a major lack of discipline and will power and so have to supplement) and drinking plenty of water as well as externally with products and pampering (now that I spend less on products I can afford relaxing facials and backrubs regularly! Bad Grin

).

(actually, exercise is part of this, too, but I haven't lumped it here together because I am a couch potato Embarassed

)

free skin care · Thu Oct 06, 2005 5:22 am

Hi!

I am literally dying to begin exercising again...I just wanted to be responsible and not put too many things on my plate at once. I'm the type of person who goes through ambitious phases. I become motivated and decide to do 3- 5 things all at the same time, for example: I started my Real Estate Licensing course, got a personal trainer, worked 2 jobs (one of those jobs was bartending and the hours were ridiculous). This all lasted about 12 days b/c I put to much on my plate, so to speak. I always set myself up to fail. I now realize that I need to try one thing first, become adjusted and then I can begin to introduce something else that I erally, really want to try/ do UT it has to be beneficial for my health or financial future.

Now that I've been at my current job for 3 entire weeks (whic is a really good thing for me. I'm ashamed to admit it but I have been horrible at keeping jobs in my entire working life- which has been about 7 years.Needless to say that this is a small miracle but it means alot to me. It's not even the money, it's the fact that me holding this job and loving it (I'm not gonig anywhere), well...I think i'm maturing and becoming more responsible for myself. It feels good.

Wow, i'm so sorry for the rant...and it has nothing to do with makeup but it does have to do with motivation, no? Lol.

Back to skincare! Smile

I notice that when I'm happy and busy- not necessarily stressed, but active...that my skin responds really well to skincare products. Does anyone else notice that?

free skin care · Thu Oct 06, 2005 10:36 am

Toronto_Belle wrote:

Hi!

I notice that when I'm happy and busy- not necessarily stressed, but active...that my skin responds really well to skincare products. Does anyone else notice that?

Yes, my skin is much nicer when I am not under any stress. I think that's just how humans work Mad

You may also want to include Omega complex to your supplement or you can try to eat a lot of wild salmon (expensive though Confused

)

free skin care · Thu Oct 06, 2005 1:31 pm

Wild Cat wrote:

Yes, my skin is much nicer when I am not under any stress. I think that's just how humans work Mad

You may also want to include Omega complex to your supplement or you can try to eat a lot of wild salmon (expensive though Confused

)

Thanks for the tip on Omega complex...I've never heard of it before. Is it similar to UDO's Fish Oil? But in Capsule form?

Belle

free skin care · Thu Oct 06, 2005 1:39 pm

Hello,
Omega complex include Omega3, 6, and 9. It is in capsule form. It is derived from fresh cold-pressed oils of organic flax, borage, and deep-water fish. I read it somewhere that Omega3 is the best for skin but 6 and 9 are good for the heart and general health.
You can google it and find more detail information on what Omega does.
Hope this help Smile

free skin care · Fri Oct 07, 2005 6:38 am

Thank you, Wild Cat!

Smile

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