Posted on February 28, 2008 in Latest News
Skin color, texture and overall quality mainly depend on the type of food you eat. Starting from skin hydration to preventing the skin from acne, redness, and aging food plays a crucial role in your skin health. In fact food significantly affects your skin.
Food Affects Skin
Good food affects the skin in the following ways:
- Defense against the free radical damage
- Helps in wrinkle treatment
- Helps in preventing skin dehydration
- Protect against sun damage or UV radiation damage
- Prevent and reduce facial redness and acne
- Delay skin aging
Foods Required for a Healthy Skin
The foods that are essential for a healthy skin are listed below:
- Water
- Green tea and red wine
- Whole grain carbs
- Salmon, sardines, oily fish, Pacific oysters, walnuts, flaxseeds, and lake trout (Rich in omega-3 fatty acids)
- Oranges, lemons, strawberries, broccoli, and pepper (red/yellow/green) rich in Vitamin C
- Wheat germ, fortified cereals, avocado, and nuts and seeds (Vitamin E)
- Carrots, pumpkin, sweet potato, apricots, and mangoes (Beta Carotene)
- Brazil nuts, wheat germ, and tuna (Selenium)
Foods that Damage Skin
- Spicy foods
- Sugar
- Caffeine and alcohol
- Chocolate and greasy foods
Foods that can be applied on the Skin
- Milk
- Citrus fruits
- Cucumber
- Soy
- Chamomile
Eat a balanced diet rich in all the essential vitamins and minerals. Drink plenty of water. You will see remarkable improvement in your skin health.
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