Your skin is the largest organ that you have, with that said the health of it is crucial. Protecting your skin should be number one in your life if you want to stay in your best state of healthy. Taking care of your skin come from the inside and out, using the best skin care products is a great start. You want to use products that do not irritate your skin and shows off your natural beauty. The inner work comes from eating right; that means to eat healthy and nutritional foods. It's not only good for you, but help maintains the health of your skin inside out. A nutritious diet is your best friend; it can help your skin stay smooth, clear and elastic look to keep you looking your best for a longer period. To start out, get your body plenty of antioxidants, berries provide your skin with the essential nutrition to obtain flawless skin. A protection from the free radical damage that is often caused from the exposure to sunlight and environmental hazards. A study in the May 2004 issue of the "Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry" indicates that cranberries, blueberries and blackberries are your best bet for the highest antioxidant content.
Fatty Fish
Include fatty fish in your diet to keep your skin healthy. Omega-3 fatty acids decrease generalized inflammation in your body, which influence the state of your skin -- including clogged pores and wrinkling. It also promotes the speed with which any cuts or abrasions on your skin heal. Evidence in the March 2011 issue of "Wound Repair and Regeneration" correlates omega-3 fatty acid consumption with providing an ideal environment for wounds to knit. Additionally, omega-3 fatty acids may benefits your skin if you suffer from psoriasis, as noted in research published in the January-February 2009 edition of the journal "Anais Brasileiros de Dermatologia." Fatty fish include salmon, mackerel, herring and sardines.
Foods High in Selenium
Eat more foods that contain selenium, such as Brazil nuts, tuna, beef, cod, poultry and eggs, for a firm, resilient skin. Selenium has antioxidant properties that ward off skin damage, and it may help prevent some types of skin cancer. "Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers & Prevention" contains research in the July 2002 issue that connects selenium with protection against non-melanoma cancer in males. Note that you can increase your selenium intake further by eating vegetables and meat from animals raised on selenium-rich land.
Citrus Fruits The vitamin C in citrus fruit helps your body produce collagen, a vital component of your skin that contributes to its elasticity. Vitamin C may offer particular benefits to the skin around your eyes, according to research in the May 2009 edition of "Skin Research and Technology." Researchers say that the collagen increase from vitamin C eases dark pigmentation on the lower eyelids. For the highest vitamin C content of citrus fruits, include oranges, grapefruit, lemons, limes and tangerines in your diet.
