If you want a glowing complexion then it’s not only beauty products that you should focus on to fight ageing – you can eat your way to great skin too. Do your skin a solid and start munching on these five foods that have been revealed to repair skin cells, aid skin tone and wipe out wrinkles:
Skin saver #1: Almonds
Vitamin E is good for skin elasticity, and almonds contain more than any other nut, so add a handful to your cereal bowl for peachy-smooth, youthful skin. They’re also assist with skin cell repair, help moisturise dry skin and prevent inflammation, helping you to fight the signs of ageing. While almonds may also be high in fat, you don’t need to fret about adding kilojoules to your waistline. Researchers have found that people who regularly eat nuts tend to eat less overall during the course of a day – perhaps because they’re the top source for nut protein.
Skin saver #2: Salmon
Omega-3 fatty acid keeps skin cells hydrated and supple, and salmon has plenty of omega-3. Research has found that omega-3 adds a layer of lipids to your skin, which hold onto moisture, meaning that as well as smoothing out lines, it also aids in preventing them in the first place. Because your body doesn’t produce omega-3 naturally, eat a few serves of salmon per week, and you’ll be at the front of the anti-ageing race.
Skin saver #3: Kiwifruit
Did you know that one kiwifruit actually contains twice as much vitamin C as an orange? Vitamin C is an important antioxidant that promotes collagen production (a fibrous protein and the building block of your skin) and helps fight free radical damage to cells, a common cause of skin ageing.
Skin saver #4: Tomatoes
We’ve got a great excuse for you to enjoy spag bol, pizza and your other favourite Italian foods! Research has found cooked and canned tomatoes have more lycopene – a powerful antioxidant that will protect against harmful UV rays, preventing premature ageing. Apparently adding five tablespoons of tomato paste to your daily diet should show a difference.
Skin saver #5: Broccoli
It’s not everyone’s favourite vegetable, but the green veggie is rich in vitamins A, C, and K, which can help decrease oil production in your skin, and help fight off anti-ageing free radicals. If you’re cooking up a stir-fry, be sure to include lots of broccoli and throw in some onions and red capsicum, which also contain skin-tightening amounts of antioxidants.
3 simple steps to glowing skin
Along with your new skin-diet, try this easy daily skincare routine for fabulous, glowing skin:
1. Cleanse
Cleanse daily with a natural-ingredient cleanser.
2. Protect
The gold standard of anti-ageing skincare is wearing an SPF30 or more on your skin each day.
3. Refine
Use a foundation that is free of nasty chemicals that are harmful to your skin.
Yum I love salmon I wish the fresh salmon was cheaper our whole family loves it. I never knew that about kiwi fruit either I always thought oranges were better. Canned tomatoes was another surprise how good they are and tomato paste we may have to use more of these.
These food all seem easy to cook with and eat and taste good too. I do notice a difference with my nails and skin when I eat almonds (or other types of nuts as well).
Apart from the almonds I pretty much eat of those foods already, yay me! 🙂 I wear makeup every day and I make sure to cleanse every night, I use an organic moisturizer made up of 3 ingredients that my sister makes herself and it is also anti ageing! It’s fantastic! I’ve tried other expensive moisturizers but her’s is the best!! 🙂
Good to know which foods help fight aging skin must remember these on my grocery list. I wash my face with a cleanser day and night but at night I use nivea anti aging cream. I’m always getting nice compliments about my skin and how young I look. I believe it’s all in the way you look after yourself.