There’s
more to keeping your skin looking clear, clean and fresh than just exfoliating
often and washing your face with face wash every morning and night. In fact,
what you’re eating every day could be positively or negatively affecting your
complexion more than you may have realized which gives you just one more reason
to make sure that you’re filling your body with healthy, nutritious foods. To
ensure that you have clear, beautiful, glowing skin, make sure your diet
contains plenty of:
1. Berries
– Berries are
jam-packed with antioxidants, which are essential for maintaining beautiful,
glowing skin. Antioxidants are also what help you maintain your skin’s
youthfulness. Don’t limit yourself to just one kind of berry either – your skin
can reap benefits from every type of berry, including strawberries,
blueberries, blackberries and more!
2. Water – Water is like the elixir of
life for your body. It keeps your skin hydrated so that you avoid forming
cracked lines that are the result of dried out skin. It also contributes to
that healthy glow that so many people strive for.
3. Almonds– Almonds are packed with healthy
fats, which are exactly what you’re skin needs to stay looking its absolute
best. In addition to the healthy fats, almonds also contain a hefty dose of
vitamin E. Vitamin E is a great deterrent for damage caused to the skin from
sitting out in the sun for too long, so in addition to lathering up your skin
with sunscreen be sure to get enough vitamin E as well.
4. Spinach – Spinach is a nutritional
powerhouse, and the leafy green has proven that it’s exactly what your skin
needs to stay healthy and clear. Folate, which spinach is packed with, helps
repair damaged DNA and keeps it in tip-top shape so your skin stays looking
fresh.
5. Green
tea – Green tea
has long been touted as an effective way to help maintain a healthy weight, but
its health benefits don’t stop there. The tea has also been shown to help
reduce the likelihood of skin cancer and help combat any long-term effects from
skin damage. Brew yourself a cup in the morning and sip on the benefits for
your skin.
Caring
for your skin and achieving the clear, fresh look you desire is as easy as
changing the way you eat. Fat-laden foods contribute to breakouts and
blemishes, while healthy, whole foods give you clear, beautiful skin. You
really are what you eat, so make sure you’re eating the right things for your
skin and body!
