Your diet plays a major part in keeping your skin healthy and hydrated because after all you are what you eat, right?
Foods that have high quality proteins, fiber, good fats and healthy oils tend to contain amino acids and antioxidants, which are the building blocks for firm skin and protect you against several environmental stresses.
Eating a healthy diet can literally be the difference between a fresh, dewy complexion and a dull, irritated, inflamed one.
There are also many other benefits to having a nutritious diet such as an increase in energy and improved digestion, so if you can feel better and have a radiant complexion, then you may as well try!
Add the following foods to your supermarket shopping lists and you’ll be well on your way to achieving that healthy glow you’ve been after for years.
How to get healthy, glowing skin:
Try to incorporate the below foods into your everyday diet and you will get glowing skin naturally:
1. Watermelon
Watermelon is delicious, refreshing and remarkable for your skin. It contains both vitamins A and C which are highly important for skin health. Whilst vitamin C helps your body to produce collagen, vitamin A aids in the repairing of damaged skin cells to leave your skin both soft and supple. Trust us, you don’t want to miss out on skin help from this tasty low calorie treat. Good news! This magical oil is contained in our Absolute Cleansing Oil!
2. Tomatoes
Used in many staple dishes from salads to pasta sauces, tomatoes contain lycopene which is an anti-aging antioxidant that boosts collagen strength and fights off the oxidising effects of UV rays. Lycopene is more easily absorbed into your body when cooked, so get that pan sizzling to see a difference.
3. Avocados
Did someone say guacamole? Count us in. Avocados contain high levels of vitamin E and monosaturated fatty acids. This means they can help to both hydrate the skin and protect it from harmful UV rays that cause premature aging. Add some smashed avocado to your daily breakfast and rest assured that your skin is reaping all the benefits.
4. Sweet potatoes
Perfect for oily skin, sweet potatoes contain the nutrient beta carotene which converts into vitamin A inside the body. High levels of vitamin A has been shown to reduce oil production in the skin and to work wonders on acne. A 100-gram serving of baked sweet potato contains enough beta carotene to provide six times your daily intake of vitamin A!
5. Citrus fruits
Oranges and grapefruits should be top of your snack list due to being packed to the brim with the almighty vitamin C. As well as eating these refreshing fruits, applying vitamin C topically has been shown to brighten dark spots, help calm inflammation and even out your skin tone. So, order yourself some vitamin C infused skincare and chow down on a fruit salad for optimal chances at gaining that glow.
6. Ginger
Ginger is famous for the anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that are found in the root of the spice. It’s great when popped in some hot water to soothe nausea but it also helps fight the tell-tale signs of aging. From reducing the appearance of hyperpigmented scars to improving your skins elasticity, this spice has a great deal more benefits than just adding some flavour to your dishes.
7. Spinach
Loaded with zinc, bursting with zeaxanthin and rich in vitamin K, a bag of spinach needs to enter your supermarket trolley. Like, right now! It can help to prevent acne breakouts, reduce skin inflammation and improve blood circulation. There’s a lot to love about spinach as it also contains iron, folate and vitamins A, C and E. A salad a day can keep the blemishes away!
8. Seaweed
Seaweed is an excellent source of several vitamins and minerals from iron and magnesium to vitamins E and K. But don’t just eat your seaweed, share it with your skin! It’s a great natural source of iodine and zinc which are extremely important for healthy and hydrated skin. Not to mention that the amino acids in seaweed help to rewind the time by plumping up your skin and smoothing out fine lines with their anti-aging properties.
9. Turmeric
It’s time to stop bypassing turmeric in the seasoning aisle. This trendy spice can often be seen on the menus at cool coffee shops and is hailed for its antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Turmeric contains curcumin which is an antioxidant that combats free radicals which are one of the major culprits of damaged, dull skin and aging. It also promotes collagen synthesis and fights wrinkles and fine lines. We’ll take two turmeric lattes, please! You can experience the power of turmeric in our Hyaluronic Youth Boost.
10. Walnuts
Small but mighty, these little guys are powerhouses of omega-3 fatty acids that help lock in moisture for your skin and reduce inflammation. Snacking on a handful of walnuts can also boost your vitamin B levels which improves your skin’s overall health and helps to keep wrinkles at bay so your skin can remain youthful evermore.
These ten superfoods belong in your kitchen because one thing is for sure, what you eat has a direct impact on the condition of your skin and eating well can help you maintain healthy skin.
Team a healthy diet with some natural, no-nasties skincare such as our Absolute Cleansing Oil and Hyaluronic Youth Boost to get the glowing skin you deserve.
