Healthy glowing complexions come from several factors, such as proper hygiene and how healthy your diet is. Eating highly processed and fatty fast food can show in your complexion as pimples and sallow looking skin tone. Because your skin is your largest organ, is it any wonder that the foods you eat show up on your skin in one way or another.
In fact, your diet plays a major role in everything including acne, skin hydration, elasticity, redness and can even be the cause of broken blood vessels and capillaries! Although it may require some change in habits and lifestyle, a healthy diet is essential to a healthy complexion! Here are some helpful tips on what to reach for at the grocery store!
Foods that support a healthy glowing complexion:
1. Water- I cannot stress this point enough! Water is crucial to achieving a flawless surface! It allows your organs to function more efficiently, as well as remove toxins and waste much faster. Drinking 8 glasses of water per day will get your skin looking plumper, clearer and more hydrated!
2. Essential Fatty Acids contain omega-3 and 6, and are found in things such as salmon, trout, walnuts, pumpkin seeds and flax seed. Omega 3 and 6 help fight inflammation and sunburn, which are two major causes of premature aging. They also help your skin cells repair their natural barrier and increase cell production.
3.Eat your greens- foods like spinach, kale, broccoli and romaine all contain vitamin B, E and C, as well as antioxidants that help fight off free radicals! Eating at least a few servings of veggies daily will have your skin looking clearer, brighter and tighter in no time!
4.Green Tea- this may be the easiest way to ease into a healthier diet. Green tea is a powerful antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that helps the overall health and appearance of your skin. It also contains polyphenols that strengthen and protect the cell membrane, and help reduce the risk of cancer.
5. Berries for Beauty- fruits like blackberries, blueberries, strawberries and plums are not only high in antioxidants but they're proven to repair damage to the skin's cell membranes. So whether you suffer from acne, sun damage or redness, eating a moderate amount of berries high in antioxidants will help repair your skin and fight off future damage.
6. Potato, Tomato- eating foods with red and orange coloring such as sweet potato, tomato, and carrots boosts your intake of beta-carotene and vitamin C. The body converts beta-carotene into vitamin A which helps overall hydration, collagen production and strengthening skin cells. The production of collage is important when fighting the aging process as well as acne and scarring!
Try to avoid foods high in fat, sodium, sugar, caffeine, dairy and citric acid as these can cause excessive breakouts and sagging. Also, eating processed and bleached foods (white flour, white sugar etc.) can have a huge effect on the appearance and clarity of your skin.
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