Eating For Healthy Skin
We are reproducing and therefore shedding skin cells on a constant basis. In order for our new skin cells to be healthy, it is vital that we consume a healthy diet rich in all of the vitamins and minerals our skin needs. A healthy diet made up from eating real foods should make improvements to the appearance of your skin within a month, especially if you already struggle with acne or greasiness.
Some men and many women find that they suffer from regular skin breakouts, with little being effective in the way of improvement. We can spend hundreds of pounds on the newest ‘miracle’ cream, with little difference as a result. However, food can make huge strides into the quality of your skin and the frequency at which you suffer from outbreaks.
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Lycopene (antioxidant) Red foods inc. sun dried tomatoes, watermelon, papaya, grapefruit, red pepper, red cabbage Helps to protect skin |
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Vitamin C Oranges, red peppers, kale, Brussels sprouts, broccoli, strawberries Strengthens the capillaries that supply blood and helps to prevent scarring
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Vitamin A Carrots, kale, spinach, broccoli, sweet potato Maintains elasticity within the skin
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Fatty acids Oily fish, walnuts and avocado A natural moisturiser for the skin, skin will appear less dry if regularly consumed
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Phyto-estrogen rich foods Oats, quinoa, bulgur and buckwheat Helps to maintain steady hormone levels, thus decreasing your risk of developing problem skin
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Zinc Oysters, spinach, beef, cashew nuts, crab and kidney beans Helps your sebaceous glands (oil producing glands) to function properly
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Soy Edamame, soy milk, beansprouts May help to give you a clearer, healthier complexion as soy has been shown to contain minerals and proteins that reduce hyperpigmentation
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Selenium Salmon, Brazil nuts, halibut and sardines Selenium helps glutathione (an antioixdant) to protect against inflammation and aging
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Vitamin E Almonds, spinach, sweet potato, sunflower seeds, butternut squash and avocado Vitamin E encourages healthy skin growth and helps to protect the skin from cell damage |
