Feed yourself, feed your skin!

Maybe its been a while since you took a nutrition class. It can be confusing, to pick out which fruits and vegetables to eat and why they are so important. And maybe you're confused as to why you would care if these same vitamins and minerals were in your skin care or not. Just remember: feed yourself internally and externally for healthy skin, eyes, improved hearing, good digestion, luminous skin and to fight free radicals, viruses and infections. Here is a list of vitamins and minerals with which fruits and vegetables to incorporate into your diet and coordinating Eminence products. Paired together, you'll be doing double duty for your body! 
Note: You can get many nutrients from eating meat and dairy but they are not among Eminence ingredients so I'm not focusing on those in this article. 


Vitamin A- Why it's important: Improves eyesight, fights viral infections, essential for growth and renewal of new skin cells. Applied topically, it boosts collagen production and promotes cell turnover.
Raw carrots- (Biodynamic Hawthorne Tonique and Quince Body Lotion, Carrot Vitamin Masque) Cooked spinach, Baked sweet potato (Yam & Pumpkin Enzyme Peel) Turnip greens, Winter squash, Collard greens, Cantaloupe, Romaine lettuce, Steamed broccoli and Peas. 


Vitamin B1- Why it's important: Maintains energy, helps nerve & muscle activity, keeps heart healthy. Increases fatty acids in the skin, which promote exfoliation and firmness. 
Sunflower seeds- (Shea Butter & Mint Moisture Balm, Biodynamic Lemon Grass Cleanser), Corn (Guava & Bamboo Moisturizer), Sesame Seeds- (Quince Body Lotion), Oatmeal- (Biodynamic Radish Seed Refining Peel), Asparagus, Brussels Sprouts, Spinach, Pineapple (Pineapple Enzyme Masque) 


Vitamin B6- Why it's important: Keeps nervous system healthy, breaks down sugars and starches, and helps amino acid build-up. 
Banana, Baked potato, Avocado, Garlic- (Garlic and Tomato Masque), Raw red pepper, Watermelon- (Biodynamic Primrose and Melon Balancing Masque), Cauliflower. 


Vitamin C- Why its important: Reverses free radical damage (chemicals, pollution, etc) Regenerates cells, essential for vitamin E and iron absorption. The building block of collagen which is essential for structure, tone and elasticity.
Steamed broccoli, Brussels sprouts, Strawberry (Upcoming Summer Line including Strawberry Dermafoliant, Strawberry Rhubarb Serum and Strawberry Rhubarb Masque), Orange- (Mandarin & Rooibos Masque) Cantaloupe, Kiwi, Grapefruit- (Grapefruit Vitality Masque), Pineapple, Winter squash, Blueberries- (Blueberry Detox Peel). + Lots of vita c from Rosehip Whip Moisturizer and other Rosehip products. And from Lime Cleansing Masque, Lemon Cleanser. 


Vitamin E- Why it's important: Antioxidant that helps build and maintain healthy skin tissue. Protects skin from UV rays, discourages development of prostate cancer and Alzheimer's.
Wheat germ, Leafy greens, Nuts- (Herbal Spot Serum), Whole grains- (Tomato Seed Oil). 


Folate- Why it's important: Essential in fetal development, healthy nervous system, production of red blood cells, prevention of bone loss and dementia. 
Beets, Split peas, Papaya, Mustard greens, Peanuts, Flaxseeds- (Eight Greens Phyto Masque), Orange, Raspberries-(Raspberry Pore Refining Masque). 


Iron- Why it's important: Oxygen transport, cell growth, immune system. 
Soybeans (Blueberry Soy Cleanser), Spinach, Sesame Seeds. + Lots of iron from Wild Plum Eye Cream. 


Magnesium- Why it's important: Relaxes muscles and nerves, strengthens bones, good blood circulation. 
Sunflower seeds, Sesame seeds, Prickly pear, Roasted almonds- (Almond & Mineral Treatment), Summer squash. 


Potassium- Why it's important: Improves muscle tone, electrolytes, lowers blood pressure.
Winter squash, Avocado, Beets, Fresh figs, Brussels sprouts, Cantaloupe, Banana, Tomato- (Tomato Oil Control Gel). 


Zinc- Why it's important: stabilizes metabolism and blood sugar, boosts immune system, and male fertility. 
Wheat germ, Sesame seeds, Peas. + Lots of zinc from Sun defense mineral powder, Tropical Vanilla Sun cream. 


In addition to this list, ALL Eminence products are infused with vitamins. A "Biocomplex" is added to most of the products which is a type of preservative and antioxidant booster of vitamins A, Ester C, E, Coenzyme Q10, and Alpha Lipoic Acid. Moreover, these products are cold pressed- which means that the vitamins are never killed by heating them. And as I'm sure you're aware, they are 98% organic, which means no parabens or chemicals. In fact, they are vegan. So you can feel good about yourself, that you are feeding your body every time you reach for your Eminence product or receive a Pearlescent facial!