Supplements for Skin Conditions

Skin, also known as the integumentary system, is the largest organ in the human body. That's right, it is actually considered an organ! Despite the fact that the skin is only a few millimeters thick, the average person's weighs approximately 4.5kg, and also contains hair, nails and exocrine glands, such as the sweat glands. The skin performs a wide range of "jobs" for us, such as physical protection from the sun's radiation and safeguarding against foreign invaders, such as bacteria and viruses. It also provides important strutural support for the body, keeping us together in all the right ways. Let's face it, we'd be lost without it.

There are many pathologies that can occur within the integumentary system, such as ulcerations or burns, and atopic (allergic-related) disorders, including eczema and dermatitis. Age also affects the physical properties of the skin, such as the health of the collagen. Our appearance is determined to a large degree by our skin, and for this reason many supplements have become available that aim to optimise the health of this large organ.

Some of the most important natural health products for general skin health are Omega 3 fatty acids, particularly EPA and DHA, zinc, vitamin C, hydrolised collagen, as well as a range of depurative (blood cleansing) herbs, such as Burdock and Marigold.