You’ve heard that true beauty comes from within, and it’s 100% true especially when we are talking about skincare!
Have you been having breakouts, extra dry skin, or other skin problems? The cause may be the foods you consume or don’t consume.
Let’s take a look at how a balanced diet can help you to also have a balanced complexion.
Balanced Diets = Healthy Skin
Quality nutrients from the foods you eat are essential for giving you a stunning complexion. Vitamin C, vitamin E, the omegas, and water work from inside of your body to create a beautiful exterior.
Here are the foods that you should make part of your dietary lifestyle.
Vitamin C
Fruits and veggies – You need 5 servings per day.
They provide your body with essential antioxidants that neutralize nasty free radicals from UV damage which cause wrinkles, brown patches, and other skin problems associated with aging.
Best vitamin C foods to eat:
• Blueberries
• Strawberries
• Oranges
• Broccoli
• Sweet potatoes
Vitamin E
Vitamin E has been used in skincare for ages! It’s still one of the best micronutrients for supporting new skin cell growth, for increasing cell regeneration time, and for treating wrinkles by boosting collagen production.
You can actually use it as a topical treatment in conjunction with eating foods that are rich in it.
Best vitamin E foods to eat:
• Almonds
• Pine nuts
• Sunflower seeds
• Hazelnuts
• Spinach
• Avocados
• Tomatoes
Omega-3 and Omega-6 Fatty Acids
Omega-3 and omega-6 are essential fatty acids that our bodies can’t make. We have to supply our bodies with these “good fats” through diet.
What do they do for skin? Omegas are anti-inflammatory compounds that stave off eczema, psoriasis, and other skin conditions. They also help prevent skin dryness and thinning.
Best omega packed foods to eat:
• Alaskan salmon
• Mackerel
• Flaxseed
• Walnuts
• Chia seeds
H20 – All-Powerful Water
Hydration! We don’t typically think of beverages like food, but they are and they really have a huge impact on skin.
Sugary drinks can exacerbate skin conditions like rosacea and acne. Artificial sweeteners are no better. Some people have allergic reactions to products like Splenda in the form of rashes, hives, redness, itchy skin.
Replace these beverages with good old water.
Your skin is made of cells that need adequate amounts of water for optimal functioning. Hydrated skin cells are more flexible and full giving your skin a youthful appearance.
When skin cells are dehydrated, your skin looks dry, old, even slightly discolored.
Drink six to eight glasses of water per day and maybe eat some foods that contribute to water intake.
Foods that contribute to water intake:
• Cucumbers
• Watermelon
• Soup
• Carrots
• Green peas
Every day think about the meals you prepare and the snacks you pack. Tell yourself, “I can eat my way to healthy skin.” Keep up with healthy, balanced dietary habits because what you put inside your body shows on the outside.
