Great Foods For Your Skin
There are so many amazing foods for your skin but some of them go unrecognized or forgotten so here are a few of the very best ones in order to be able to keep your skin looking it’s best.
First up is green tea. Green tea is unique because of the way it is processed, by steaming, that allows the compounds in the tea like EGCG to remain intact and provide the body with benefits. By contrast, black tea and oolong tea doesn’t have the same abilities and aren’t nearly as effective as green tea is. There has been recent information shown that green tea can even help dieters. Green tea can help keep your metabolism boosted and can help you burn calories as well as flushing out any toxins in your body. Green tea may even be able to prevent tooth decay because of its bacteria destroying abilities that can prevent dental plaque from forming as well as prevent food poisoning. Because of all of this green tea helps take the job of detoxing some of your body instead of your skin being forced to do it - giving it lots of room to do it’s own jobs and look beautiful. Green tea can flush away impurities and give you that healthy, radiant glow too!
The second is honey. Honey will ease the pain of a sore throat and also makes a great hair conditioner when mixed with olive oil. You can even use honey has a facial cleanser - it’s particularly good for those with acne or oily skin. Because of honey’s unique properties it’s actually an antiseptic, a drawing agent for poisons, and has even proven itself against conventional antibiotics as an effective natural alternative when applied topically. When taken internally honey, which contains natural antibiotics, is an effective fighter against bacteria and parasites. All of this makes it great at removing bacteria and excess oil from your skin which means if you suffer from blemishes or other skin conditions you may be able to turn to honey to solve some of your problems. Use it as a cleanser, a conditioner, or a mask - just make sure to get the raw stuff or you won’t be getting all the good nutrients.
You’ll also want to consider eating lots of fresh berries because of the ellagic acid contained in them. Ellagic acid is found a a lot of different fruits, vegetables, and nuts but there is an especially large amount in raspberries, strawberries, cranberries and pomegranates. There is also some evidence that shows that it has a photo-protective effect on the skin and that the ellagic acid works to protect against UV damage by blocking the production of certain enzymes which break down collagen in damaged skin cells. It also reduces the expression of certain molecules that cause inflammatory reactions. That means that your skin tone will be more even, you’ll have less lines and wrinkles and you can even protect yourself from age spots. The large amount of antioxidants in these berries can also help keep the DNA in your cells healthy and prevent the breakdown of collagen in the skin as well as preventing sunburn and keeping the skin from thickening up which can make it age faster and look worse.
This ellagic acid is key to these responses and it’s also been said that it may even be able to repair the DNA within cells which prevents free radicles and all sorts of cancer and can even make a big difference in how your body is able to keep itself healthy. Berries of course are known for their antioxidant properties but grapes (and red wine) can also have similar effects and can even have an anti-aging effect on your skin which will help it rebuild cells and renew your skin. Make sure to eat good amounts of vegetables too because they’ll balance your system out and contribute to the function of your eyes and hearing which may help you not have to wear glasses or contacts. Eating lots of fresh fruit and drinking lots of water will help keep skin clean and supple and it can help flush impurities away from the skin to keep it looking youthful and clear. Fresh fruits and fresh fish are also good for your hair and nails because they will keep them soft and shiny and make them grow quickly. You can even rinse your hair in some lemon juice for natural cleaning power and highlights. Cucumbers and green tea are also especially good for the skin and give the body lots of detoxing and antioxidant power. Cucumbers especially can hydrate the skin because of their high water content which ca help the skin look fresh instead of tired and flushed.
Of course food is only part of the equation and it’s as much what you don’t eat as what you do. If you truly want healthy beautiful skin then you have to avoid eating junk food, fast food, processed or corn based products, and definitely stay away from dairy. You’ll also want to avoid drinking coffee or alcohol, and especially stay away from soda and sugary juice drinks. All of these things contribute to inflammation in your body and they can all do a lot of harm to your skin because your body is forced to flush them out of your system one way or another. If you eat like that regularly it will take a toll on your organs and you’ll end up having problems with your skin because that will be the solution your body turns to to get rid of all those toxins. Its also important to have a good skin care routine and to make sure that you’re drinking a lot of water on a daily basis. Things like that will make a huge difference when it comes to the look of your skin. Overall just remember to eat the best that you can and make sure that you’re doing all you can to stay healthy and stay active - that will do more for you skin than any cream or lotion ever could. Good luck!