SKINCARE DIET (BEAUTY DIET)

                               Hello beautiful 😊 

Have you ever wondered how the food you eat contribute to your skin beauty?

“Your skin adapts to your health diet more than it does to your skincare products”

I always believe that our skin is a mirror of what’s going on inside us hence, it is vital to stock up a beauty kitchen, containing health food for your beautiful skin. 

For example, a pimple on your face is a wake-up call to reduce the level of sugar intake you consume.

Does diet influence my skin type?

Yes, diet influences your skin type, it is believed that a diet rich in antioxidants, whole grains, lean proteins, omega three and omega 6 essential fatty acids have a positive influence on your skin type.

Anti-inflammatory diet

Not only does consuming an anti-inflammatory diet helps you to lose weight, but it gives your skin a glowing, radiant, clear, youthful, health appearance. 

Adopting a very strict anti-inflammatory diet might magically transform your skin within a week! 

An anti-inflammatory diet should include vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage, peppers and fruits such as blue berries, oranges, strawberries, cherries and apples. Also, an anti-inflammatory diet should include almonds, olive oil and salmon.

Inflammatory Foods you must avoid includes; refined carbohydrates, red meat, processed meat, fried foods, soda and any other sweetened sugary beverage.

Foods high in antioxidants

Antioxidants are chemicals which help to stop or minimize damage caused by free radicals. Free radicals play a role in the process of skin aging, cancer and type 2 diabetes. 

Therefore, antioxidants help to minimize or reduce the risk imposed by the free radical damage on your beautiful skin. Thereby soothing, calming a stressed skin and helping it to retain its elasticity.

Foods high in antioxidants are; kidney beans, green tea, whole grains, blueberries, pecans, strawberries, goji berries, kale, red cabbage, beetroot, spinach, dark chocolate, soy beans and papaya.

Potassium rich foods

Potassium helps to keep your skin well hydrated and moisturized internally, renew skin cells and reduce skin aging.

Foods which are high in potassium are; avocados, bananas, dried apricots, kiwi, lentils, milk Lima beans and mushrooms.

Vitamin c foods

Vitamin c helps to protect your skin against sun damage and increases the production of collagen which enhances your skin’s elasticity (anti-aging).

Ultra-violate Radiation from the sun contributes to premature skin ageing, cancer and skin blemishes after a long-term exposure.

Foods high in vitamin c are citrus fruits.

Omega 3 and 6 Essential fatty acids

Omega fatty acids work to protect your cell membranes against any harmful agents. 
They create a smooth, even tone, youthful skin, health complexion and keeps your skin well hydrated. Also omega 3 and omega 6 helps to reduce acne and dark spots.

Foods rich in omega fatty acids are; walnuts, pumpkin seeds, spinach, broccoli, salmon mackerel, olive oil and almonds

Zinc-rich foods

Zinc reduces acne and eczema effects. Zinc controls the production of oil in the skin which triggers skin outbreaks such as acne.

Foods rich in zinc are; oyster, nuts, egg yolk and roasted beef

Water

Help your body to flush out toxins by drinking 8 glasses of water per day.

Drinking water helps your skin to retain its texture and complexion.

A diet rich in vitamin C, zinc, potassium, antioxidants and omega 3&6 essential fatty acids is good for your skin and reduces skin problems such as acne, eczema, wrinkles, blemishes and pimples.

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