The Wrinkle Healing Diet, created by Dr. Perricone, is a 28-day extension of the 3-day facelift diet, both of which improve your skin quality and overall health. The entire program begins with the 3-day facelift that kicks off the program and allows you to see some of the possible results with this diet. For the next 25 days then continue on a diet that is slightly less restrictive to enhance the original results while beginning the effects that can easily last a lifetime.
Dr. Perricone developed this diet to combat what, in his opinion, are the main factors in the deterioration of young skin. The sun’s ultraviolet rays dry out the skin and cause collagen and elastin to weaken and become brittle. Toxins absorbed into the skin from the environment inhibit the skin’s ability to regenerate properly. These pollutants will also accumulate on the surface of the skin, clogging pores and causing inflammation, as well as making it difficult for the body to remove loose skin cells. Lastly, free radicals, which are naturally released from your body when you use oxygen, increase the devastating effects on your skin.
The Wrinkle Free diet uses a combination of essential fatty acids, antioxidants, and anti-inflammatory nutrients to combat the different causes of aging and wrinkled skin. It also eliminates foods that Dr. Perricone believes harm healthy skin. To do this, the 28-day diet is packed with foods like raw fruits, vegetables, salmon, and nuts. Supplements and specialized skin products are also recommended, but not required.
On this diet, wild salmon should be eaten at least once a day. This is because it contains high levels of the antioxidant DMAE which is said to have the same effects on the skin as botox. DMAE also increases the amount of acetylcholine which improves muscle movement and their ability to contract. Raw and unprocessed vegetables, nuts, oats, and fruits are the best source of antioxidants, as cooking often destroys them. For variety, foods such as poultry and brown rice can be added to your diet.
What you will not be able to consume are foods that are processed or that are not part of the list of foods with low glycemic index. This means starches like white bread and sugary complex carbohydrates like candy are out. Other foods on the prohibited foods list include potatoes, margarine, sauces, and greasy foods like french fries and hamburgers. In the case of beverages, soda, caffeine, and whole milk are also eliminated.
There you go
The Wrinkle Cure diet seems difficult, but after a short transition period, it is fairly easy to follow. Some people find the diet so enjoyable and easy to follow that they adapt their diet permanently in order to enjoy the youthful and healthy results of this diet. To boost the effects of the diet, add skin care products and vitamin supplements rich in antioxidants and omega-3s and you will see results in no time.