Not only do the products that you put on your skin affect how it looks and feels, but what you eat has a drastic impact on its appearance. There is growing evidence linking particular nutrients with wrinkle reduction, acne prevention and overall skin radiance. If you want glowing, youthful healthy skin then you need to nourish it from the inside out!
Foods that feed your skin will promote soft, clean and a blemish-free complexion without spending ample time in a beauty salon. Step aside expensive facials and skin peels, here are some foods that will nourish your skin one bite at a time.
Strip back the years
Consuming a variety of fruit and vegetables each day will protect your skin from free radical damage caused by sunlight, pollution and smoking. To strip back the years and provide your skin with powerful antioxidants ensure you eat a variety of colours. Potent antioxidants awesome for skin cell growth and healthy skin tone include beta-carotene which can be found in pumpkin, carrots and sweet potatoes as well as lutein found in spinach, papaya and kale.
Give your skin elasticity
Vitamin C is the little hero when it comes to healthy, beautiful skin. It helps strengthen the immune system and aids in the healing of blemishes. Vitamin C also aids in the production of collagen which helps keep the elasticity in your skin to fight off sagging. Munch on blueberries, broccoli, sweet potatoes and kiwi fruit to get your adequate intake.
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Nourish dry skin
Winter can do a heap of damage to our skin making it dry and flaky. Vitamin E, found in almonds, avocados, hazelnuts and sunflower oils help support healthy skin growth and protects the skin from cell damage. Selenium found in cereals, mushrooms, beans and seafood counteracts dry skin. It also works alongside vitamin E to fight infection and prevent free-radical damage creating a more radiant complexion.
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Even out skin tone
If you have a pale complexion and unsightly dark circles under your eyes it could be due to a lack of iron in your diet. Iron found in red meat, seafood, eggs and leafy greens like kale and spinach is essential for the formation of haemoglobin, the red pigment in blood.
Calm skin inflammation
Essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6 can’t be made by the body so it is integral you consume them in your diet. Oily fish and plant oils such as flaxseed, linseed and rapeseed are great sources. For your skin, they produce anti-inflammatory compounds which can helps healing skin conditions such as eczema and psoriasis.
Clear up stubborn blemishes
Zinc assists with the manufacture of collagen and speeds up healing of the skin. Signs you are deficient in zinc include stretch marks, dandruff and stubborn blemishes. Sources of zinc include seafood, turkey, brewer’s yeast, nuts, eggs and mushrooms.
Keep hydrated
Dehydration can lead to dry, tired and even an unsightly grey skin tone. Drinking water will keep your skin’s moisture levels up which is need for it to stay flexible and healthy.
Get your glow back
We are sure you are not going to have a hard time including some dark chocolate and cacao into your diet! The antioxidants found in chocolate can help improve your skin’s luminosity and provide you with more supple and firmer skin.
What we put in our body is just as important as what we put on it! Consider the variety of foods that feed your skin next time you reach for something to eat.
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