Skincare Starts Within
There are many different sources that are effective in keeping your skin beautiful and healthy. Depending on your goals, different nutrients can play different parts in the outcome you are trying to achieve. Ideally, it’s great to get a healthy and consistent balance of these nutrients in your diet to maintain a good skincare regiment. Some examples of how these ingredients can have a positive impact are:
- Omega-3 fatty acids keep your skin moisturized, thick and supple while also reducing inflammation.
- Vitamin E protects your skin from damage.
- Zinc prevents inflammation and helps produce new skin.
- Healthy fats keep your skin flexible and moisturized.
- Vitamin C protects your skin from the sun and the environment to help you look young and keeps skin strong.
- Protein is used to keep your skin strong.
- Beta Carotene protects your skin by working as a natural sunscreen.
- Lutein helps prevents wrinkles and keep your skin moisturized.
- Lycopene helps protect you from the sun
How To Incorporate These Into Your Diet
Some simple ways you can supplement these key nutrients into your lifestyle is by seeking out these or other types of ingredients that have the vitamins your skin needs. Start to include these in your meals and see the difference it can make!
Fatty Fish (Salmon, Sardines, Mackerel, Herring)
What it has:
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Vitamin E protects your skin
- Zinc
- Protein
Avocados
What it has:
- Healthy fats
- Vitamin E
- Vitamin C
Walnuts
What it has:
- Omega-3 fatty acids
- Zinc
- Vitamin E
- Protein
Sunflower seeds (sunflower oil)
What it has:
- vitamin E
- Zinc
- Protein
Bell Peppers
What it has:
- Beta carotene
- Vitamin C
Broccoli
What it has:
- Zinc
- Vitamin A
- Vitamin C
- Lutein
