The advertising of beauty creams makes us great promises,
but the evidence that a healthy diet is the best solution to take care of our
skin and fight against the effects of the sun are even stronger.
The skin is the largest organ of our body and acts as a protective barrier between our body and the environment that surrounds it,
protecting it and helping to maintain its structures intact. Therefore, it
requires nutritional contributions just like any other organ and parts of the
human being: a healthy diet will be fundamental for the skin, and an unbalanced
diet can cause health problems in it.
What should we look for in food to protect our skin?
- Green leafy
vegetables: we start with the most basic. Vegetables are full of vitamins,
minerals, and antioxidants that protect the cells of the skin and stimulate
their growth, which will allow your skin does not wrinkle or get damaged. Also,
antioxidants protect your skin against sun rays.
- Dark chocolate:
yes, we can take it without feeling guilty. Its high levels of cocoa flavonoids
can help to soften and moisturize the skin.
- Yogurt: it is
rich in biotins, which nourish the skin and strengthen the nails. It is also
rich in proteins that help digest fat.
- Melon and mango:
they contain carotenoids that reduce pimples and acne, improve skin quality,
reduce dryness, increase tone and elasticity and slow down aging.
- Salmon:
contains acid grades that, in addition to being good for the heart, are for the
skin because they reduce redness, inflammation, and acne, prevent scaly skin
and act as moisturizers by releasing natural oils.
- Grapefruit: is
rich in lycopene, another powerful antioxidant effective in protecting cells
and fighting free radicals from the sun's rays and pollutants.
- Green tea: fight
against acne due to its ability to decrease the levels of an acne-producing
hormone. Also, this drink is full of antioxidants, which will make your skin
younger and healthier in general.
- Avocado: is a
powerful fruit that works wonders for your skin. The avocado oil penetrates
deep into the skin, leaving it well cleansed, nourished and soft. Its
antioxidants help eliminate wrinkles giving the skin a youthful glow.
- Papaya: it is
not only a delicious tropical fruit but very healthy. It is full of fiber,
folates, and antioxidants and loaded with vitamins. In addition to the whole,
we can chop it and add in our yogurt to make the most of it.
- Cucumber:
contain a host of vitamins and minerals that our body needs. Also, they will
help reduce the waist, nourish the inner skin and lighten the outer skin.
- Carrot: contain
Vitamin C, which helps the production of collagen in the body, a protein that
helps prevent wrinkles and slows down the aging process. Also, Vitamin A fights
free radicals to prevent wrinkles, pigmentation and uneven skin tone.
- Sweet potato:
sweet potato is full of antioxidants that take care of your skin and fight
against free radicals that damage cells and can cause premature aging.
- Hemp and flax
seeds: they are a source of energy of essential fatty acids, like Omega 3,
and are full of proteins, making it a superfood for shiny skin. Eating them as
an appetizer or in salads or sandwiches helps protect your skin against
wrinkles and sun damage.
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