Partha Nandi MD, FACP
Skin is the largest organ in the body and therefore requires a lot of attention. Healthy skin starts from the inside out, so focus on eating a diet rich in fruits and veggies with lots of antioxidants, Vitamin C, and zinc. Stay hydrated and exercise regularly as these are other ways to promote healthy skin. Welcome to the world of skincare! As you get older, your skin changes and you must adapt to these changes. The first change is that your skin becomes less oily and more dry, thus you must adjust your skincare routine accordingly. As you age, the collagen production decreases and elastin production increases. Therefore, you must focus on products that will increase collagen production and reduce elastin production. Reduce stress and get enough sleep as these are two things that greatly affect your skin.
The most important thing you can do for your skin is to avoid smoking. Smoking dries out your skin and causes premature wrinkles. Other things you can do to keep your skin healthy include avoiding excessive sun exposure and practicing good skincare habits, like exfoliating and using a moisturizer. If your skin is acne-prone, it may be beneficial to cut certain foods from your diet. Dairy, certain foods rich in sugar, and certain types of meat have been linked to breakouts. Stress can also worsen acne, so doing things that relax you, such as exercising, meditating, and spending time with loved ones, may help. Finally, if you have acne, visit your doctor to rule out the possibility that you have something like PCOS, which is a gynecological condition that causes breakouts.
We’ve all heard the folk wisdom that eight cups of water a day is the magic amount to keep your body going strong. However, just like the human body has different caloric needs, depending on a variety of factors, each body needs a different amount of water to stay functional. Below, we’ll explore hydration and…
Can you remember when you last felt the most beautiful? Does the face in looking- glass please you? Does any of this matter? A large and recent study has revealed evidence linking physical attractiveness to immune system function. While many questions remain unanswered, the researchers believe their findings indicate that “a relationship between facial attractiveness…
The modern world is fast-paced and societal pressures can lead to increased feelings of stress that cause physical, emotional, or psychological strain. Stress affects everyone and is the body’s normal reaction to warning signs or challenges identified by the central nervous system. When the body identifies stress, hormones and chemicals are released that trigger the…
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Article provided by Annmarie Skin Care which has received Dr. Nandi’s Health Hero Stamp of Approval. You’ve heard it a million times. Wear sunscreen every day, all day, rain or shine. And you certainly wear it when you go to the beach, go for a hike, picnic all day in the sun… But what about when you’re driving, walking…
Now that the weather has finally caught up with the time of year, it’s understandable that you’d want to spend more time outside. Think of your favorite beach, your neighborhood swimming pool, lakes, rivers, and peaceful tanning time. But before you go out, you have to be sure to protect yourself from the sun’s relentless…
Article provided by, Annmarie Skin Care which has received Dr. Nandi’s Health Hero Stamp of Approval. Do you have the following two preservatives in your moisturizing cream, anti-aging serum, mascara, or baby moist wipes? Methylchlorosothiazolinone (MCI) Methylisothiazolinone (MI or MIT) If so, you may want to think twice about purchasing those products again. Dermatologists are warning about…
At some stage of our lives, we will all have to contend with blemishes, discoloration, dark spots, or some other form of skin imperfection. Skin imperfections are the body’s natural response to hormonal imbalances, infection, poor diet, unhealthy lifestyle, or too much sun exposure. Some will come and go on their own as we age…
Article provided by Annmarie Skin Care which received Dr. Nandi’s Health Hero Stamp of Approval. They recently made big leaps and lots of changes to become compliant with Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) requirements for cosmetic labeling. If you want to know more about what that entails, the FDA has this cosmetics quiz where you can answer questions and read…
