SKIN FOOD

Research has shown a strong relationship between nutritional intake and skin health.

In order to keep your skin health, bright and flawless, make sure you are consuming the vitamins/foods below:

 

Vitamin A:

- strengthens the protective tissue of the skin and prevents acne.

- helps reduce sebum(oil) production.

- essential for the maintenance and repair of the tissue which the skin and mucous membranes are made of.

- powerful antioxidant to flush out free radicals and toxins from your body which improves wrinkling and fine lines.

-Vitamin A rich foods: Carrot, Pumpkin, Potato, Tomato juice, Beef liver.

Vitamin B Complex:

- help to maintain healthy skin tone - also helpful in relieving anxiety and stress.

- Fights acne.

- vital for healthy skin by improving circulation and metabolism. important in the functioning of your immune system and your antibody production.

-Vitamin B rich foods: Spinach, Broccoli, Mushrooms, Eggs, Bananas, Potato, White meat (chicken, turkey).

Vitamin C:

- acts as an antioxidant and is considered vital in wound healing because it aids in stabilizing collagen.

- essential to maintain your good look and prevents the appearance of "broken blood vessels".

- When applied topically, vitamin C can reduce fine lines and wrinkles and may lessen the severity of sunburns.

-Vitamin C rich foods: Kiwi, Broccoli, Oranges, Cabbage, Mango, Strawberry.

Vitamin E:

- another antioxidant that may have anti-inflammatory effects on the skin.

- When applied topically, vitamin E has been known to improve moisturization, softness and smoothness and also provide modest photoprotection.

-Vitamin E rich foods: Sunflower seeds, Avocado, Polyunsaturated oils (Canola & Corn), Shrimps.