What you put inside your body is as important as what you put on the outside when it comes to skin (and everything else) Here’s what you need
Vitamin A
Not only is it a powerful antioxident but Vitamin A also strengthens skin cells . If you are lacking in it your skin may be drier and flakier than normal. You can get your daily dose from fruits and veggies that are high in an ingredient called beta carotene which your body turns into vitamin A.
Vitamin C
Collagen is one of the most important substance in the structure of the skin. Its what keeps it firm and well toned.To feed collagen you need vitamin C . Vitamin c can be found in many fruits and veggies, although most people think it’s find mostly in oranges, Kiwi’s are also very rich in vitamin C. Eat four or five down in a day and you’ll be dramatically boosting your skin health (and your health as well)
Iron:
Low iron levels in the body lead to reduced oxygen in the blood and this can be the cause of pale skin and dark circles under your eyes. In order to get more iron eat lean red meat and plenty of dark green leafy veggies (personally i love spinach:p)
Zinc:
Zinc is a mineral that is vital for healing the skin and reducing acne! You can find zinc in shellfish hard crumbly cheeses nuts and seeds.
Essential fatty acids:
Dry skin often occurs when women start to go on low fat diets and lack essential fat! So eat oily fish,nuts,and seeds which also contain vitamin E!
Water:
Water keeps the skin cells plump and every process in the skin needs water to start it. Without enough water in your skin you will never have a healthy glow! Try to at least drink 8 glasses a day , (I can drink like 4 😦 ) but you should try to reach at least 8 a day to stay healthy and maintain perfect skin!
What you DONT need:
- Salty foods:These dehydrate the skin and have a lot of iodine in them which trigger acne!
- Caffeine: Every cup of coffee needs 3 cups of water to process it through the system . Caffeine increases the level of stress hormones ! Which aren’t really good for anything!
- Hydrogenated fats: Found in processed foods and margarines they are believed to start free radicals in the skin
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