Our skin is our largest organ and our skin is a good indicator of our general health. What we consume has a bearing on how our skin looks and behaves. Dehydration in the body can mean dehydrated skin. This is why we believe in eating an anti-inflammatory diet rich in healthy fats and foods with high water content.
When it comes to hydrating your skin, it is important to understand that your skin needs nutrients to help heal and repair itself. Drinking enough water is also crucial as approx. 60% of your body is made of water, which plays an important role in your bodily function, including nutrient-transportation to your cells and removing toxins. Drinking water will also help keep your skin cells plump which is essential in repairing dry and dehydrated skin.
Healthy fats also play an essential role in the production of your skins natural oils. Natural oils help maintain your skin’s moisture and elasticity. So, if you are looking to achieve a natural healthy glow, try nourishing your skin from the inside out with these healthy foods.
Skin Nourishing Food
Avocado
Avocado is a superfood and a great source of Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and monounsaturated fats, which help your skin with hydration and radiance. An avocado is also an excellent source of B6 with a whole avocado containing 60% of your daily B6 intake requirements. B6 can help suppress inflammation and also protect your skin against oxidative damage.
Cucumber
Cucumber has skin benefits as it includes vitamin C and caffeic acid, which both fight to reduce inflamed or irritated skin. It also helps hydrate your skin thanks to its high water content. Cucumbers are 96 percent water, and considering some people can get 40% of their water intake from food this is extremely beneficial.
Tomato
Tomatoes are an excellent source of potassium. According to research, decreased levels of potassium may contribute to dry skin in people with atopic dermatitis, a type of eczema. Tomatoes also contain lycopene which is a great antioxidant and can also help to boost the health of collagen in your skin.
Olive Oil
Olive oil comes in handy when cooking, but it also boasts beauty benefits that can improve your skin. This wonder ingredient has anti-inflammatory properties and is packed with antioxidants that can help repair the skin’s moisture barrier.
Dark Leafy Greens
Did you know your leafy greens – particularly Kale – are rich in Lutein? As well as being, amazing for our eye health lutein is a super antioxidant that helps to fight free-radicals and increases our skins natural protection from UV sun damage! Not only that, it helps with skin hydration and elasticity.
Broccoli
Broccoli is full of many vitamins and minerals important for skin health - including zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C. It also contains lutein, a carotenoid that works like beta-carotene. Lutein helps protect your skin from oxidative damage, which can cause your skin to become dry and wrinkled.
Salmon
Fatty types of fish like salmon contain omega-3 fatty acids that can reduce inflammation and keep your skin moisturized. They're also a good source of high-quality protein, vitamin E, and zinc.
Berries
It turns out that berries aren't just tasty and fun to eat; they're also really good for helping to heal your skin. Berries not only contain juice to help keep you hydrated, but they've also got antioxidants and vitamin C that help protect your skin.
Walnuts
Walnuts are also high in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega-3 helps protect the skin cell membranes whilst keeping toxins out. It also helps lock in moisture and nutrients to give your skin that glow.
Sources:
https://health.howstuffworks.com/skin-care/moisturizing/basics/moisturize-from-the-inside-out.htm
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/12-foods-for-healthy-skin
