There are lots of things about the human body that can seem quite baffling to the untrained eye. The body acts according to rules, but if you haven’t done the decade of studying required to become a medical expert, most of the time you have to just go on instinct and experience. One strange link that has become popular knowledge is between skincare and what you eat. It’s counterintuitive: you’re not smearing your food over your body, it’s not even touching your skin. But it is certainly a very real concept that certain foods can have negative effects and others positive effects. With that said, let’s look at the top 10 best foods for giving you healthy skin.
1. Watermelon
We all know that moisture is good for your skin. Dry, irritated skin is no fun for anyone. “Watermelon is filled with water, which is good for your skin. But, in a slightly confusing turn of events, it can actually reduce the amount of water retention in your body, something that leads to puffy eyes”, explains Kaya Kohli, lifestyle blogger at 1Day2Write and BritStudent. They also don’t have bags of sugar in, which makes them even better for your skin.
2. Avocados
A go to ingredient in facemasks, avocados must be doing something right. In fact, they’re doing loads right. They are packed with goodness, vitamins A, E, C, K, and B-6, lots of healthy fats, magnesium, potassium, sodium and more. Avocados dig deep into cells and cleanse them.
3. Almonds
Almonds are a great source of vitamin E, which is an antioxidant that is excellent to slow the effects of aging on the skin. “Some studies suggest that almonds may even be a great, natural defense mechanisms against skin cancer, even when simply consumed orally. Not to mention the wonders they do for dry skin!”, says Laura Hemmings, health writer at Australia2Write and NextCoursework.
4. Milk
The benefits of drinking milk are hotly contested, particularly in an age when veganism is making a big impact on society. One thing that is clear though is that milk is an excellent source of vitamin D. Getting vitamin D normally involves unprotected exposure to the sun, something which, naturally, can have a negative effect on your skin. This way you get it from a safer source!
5. Broccoli
Broccoli would find itself near the top of the best vegetable list, with tons of vitamins that are perfect for healthy skin, including A and C. Furthermore, vitamin K, which is also found in broccoli, can help to more quickly heal bruises and even dark circles around your eyes, an unusual benefit to the vegetable.
6. Salmon
Salmon is extremely good for you in all areas. It’s packed full of antioxidants that can reduce inflammation. But it’s also one of the number one sources for fatty acids which our body likes but can’t generate. It thickens the skins barrier, keeping skin moist and clean.
7. Green Tea
Ok, not quite a food per se, but this is an amazingly powerful ‘consumable’, shall we say. And actually, a lot of its benefits to the skin will come from direct application, not consumption. It’s full of antioxidants and for healing scars and marks on the skin.
8. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are lycopene rich, which is a very powerful antioxidant, specifically protective of your skin against UV damage, which can be very dangerous to your body.
9. Olive OIL
Olive oil, like salmon, is another great source of fatty acids which have all sorts of positive impacts on the skin. In fact, around 75% of olive oil is monosaturated fatty acids, which will give you a great boost.
10. Oranges
Vitamin C is a heavy hitter in the world of skin-care foods. People who eat vitamin C regularly have far fewer wrinkles and other age-related dryness in the skin. Oranges are prime vitamin C providers!
Conclusion
Hopefully this list will guide you towards the best options for foods that will keep your skin dewy and glowing. As you can tell from the list, there’s a great variety of beautiful fruits and vegetables and more to keep you full and your skin healthy!
Michael Dehoyos is a lifestyle blogger and editor at PhdKingdom and Academic Brits. He assists people with their lifestyle choices as well as sharing his knowledge by contributing to numerous sites and publications, the academic service, OriginWritings, amongst them.
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