{"id":661,"date":"2019-05-07T10:23:07","date_gmt":"2019-05-07T10:23:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.helpyourskin.co.uk\/?p=661"},"modified":"2023-10-10T07:33:21","modified_gmt":"2023-10-10T07:33:21","slug":"food-for-glowing-skin","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.helpyourskin.co.uk\/food-for-glowing-skin\/","title":{"rendered":"Which Food For Glowing Skin (5 Foods To Consider)?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Eating the right food is not just good for your heart, brain and weight management. It\u2019s also essential for keeping your skin healthy.<\/p>\n

As nutritional research advances, researchers are discovering new ways that diet influences skin health.<\/p>\n

Eating certain foods makes the skin glow, fights aging and prevents common skin problems. Conversely, the wrong foods can dull your skin, accelerate signs of aging and lead to a myriad of skin problems.<\/p>\n

Here are the 5 types of foods that will, when combined with proper skincare and adequate hydration, make your skin glow. Read on to learn more about\u00a0food for glowing skin.<\/p>\n

1. Foods Rich in Vitamin C<\/h2>\n

\"Foods<\/p>\n

Tomatoes, citrus fruits, natural fruit juices, berries, leafy greens, chilli peppers, thyme, parsley. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vitamin C is one of the most important nutrients for the skin.<\/p>\n

Most of its benefits<\/a> lie in its potent antioxidant<\/a> power.<\/p>\n

It protects against UV damage caused by sun exposure as well as free radical damage from environmental pollutants like ozone.<\/p>\n

Vitamin C increases the production of collagen, which tightens the skin and reduces the appearance of wrinkles and fine lines.<\/p>\n

Vitamin C can also quickens wound healing on the skin, helps treat acne outbreaks and can help fade away dark spots on the skin through its mild skin lightening effect.<\/p>\n

For people with dry skin, vitamin C can prevent further loss of moisture and reverse damage caused by the dryness.<\/p>\n

The above foods are some of the best sources of vitamin C. In addition to eating them, consider using vitamin C-based serums<\/a> and creams topically for added benefits.<\/p>\n

2. Foods Rich in Vitamin A<\/h2>\n

\"Foods<\/p>\n

Cooked carrots, tomatoes, cooked sweet potatoes, cooked squash, cooked kales, cooked collards, mango, cantaloupe, salmon, beef liver, lamb liver, King Mackerel, dairy products.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Vitamin A deficiency can result in dry skin, loose and wrinkly skin, slow wound healing, acne breakouts and other skin problems.<\/p>\n

Vitamin A boosts production of new skin cells, which keeps the skin smooth and supple. It also prevents the skin from getting too dry and quickens wound healing.<\/p>\n

It is also anti-inflammatory, which can help in treating acne and other skin breakouts.<\/p>\n

Like Vitamin C, Vitamin A also promotes increased collagen production<\/a>, making it a potent anti-aging nutrient.<\/p>\n

It smooths away fine wrinkles and firms up the skin.<\/p>\n

For the best results, combine intake of vitamin A with topical application. Creams, sunscreen and oils containing vitamin A are good for treating acne and reducing the appearance of fine lines.<\/p>\n

3. Foods Rich in Omega-3 Fatty Acids<\/h2>\n

\"Foods<\/p>\n

Mackerel, salmon, oysters, herring, cod liver oil, sardines, anchovies, flaxseeds, chia seeds, walnuts, soybeans.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Seafood is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids. They have as many benefits inside your body as they do on your skin.<\/p>\n

They contain DHA and EPA, two fatty acids that the body cannot make itself.<\/p>\n

These fats provide anti-inflammatory protection to the skin, forming a line of defence against acne, infections and other skin problems<\/a>.<\/p>\n

They also protect against UV damage.<\/p>\n

When you take in Omega-3 fats, they form a moisture barrier on your skin, keeping it well hydrated even on a hot day.<\/p>\n

If you have dry skin, increasing your consumption of the above foods can help with skin moisturization.<\/p>\n

The same applies to people with acne-prone oily skin. A well moisturized skin is less likely to over-produce skin oils that cause clog pores and cause breakouts.<\/p>\n

Topically applied Omega-3 fats are also good for your skin. They protect the skin from inflammation, keep it moisturized and prevent sun damage<\/a>.<\/p>\n

A serum with Omega-3 perfectly complements and Omega-3 rich diet. \u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

4. Foods Rich in Minerals<\/h2>\n

\"Foods<\/p>\n

Fish, nuts, whole grains, red meat, poultry, eggs, green vegetables, legumes, herbal teas. <\/strong><\/p>\n

Minerals are essential for many body processes and organs. They are import for growth and development as well as brain function, heart health and overall wellness.<\/p>\n

For the skin, the most beneficial minerals include zinc, copper, selenium, magnesium, potassium and silica.<\/p>\n

These minerals maintain skin elasticity, provide antioxidant protection, reduce inflammation, promote the production of collagen and help with skin problems like acne.<\/p>\n