If you’re sticking to a strict skincare routine, drinking plenty of water, and still struggling to keep your skin acne-free. The surprising answer to your skincare woes could be choosing food that better supports healthy skin.
Foods contain vitamins and nutrients that keep your skin strong, hydrated, and protected. Check out a few of these skin-enhancing snacks below.
Cherries
Cherries are a great source of antioxidants thanks to their high levels of Vitamins A, C, and E. Antioxidants are known to have anti-inflammatory properties. Tart cherries, in particular, also contain melatonin, which aids good quality sleep. Quality rest is a key factor in enabling the skin to repair itself. Meaning you awake with fresh, rejuvenated skin.
Broccoli
Broccoli contains high levels of zinc and vitamin C. It also contains Lutein, a pigment responsible for the vegetable’s yellow, red, and orange colors. This pigment, when absorbed by the body, helps protect skin from UV rays which cause damage and wrinkles.
Avocado
Avocados have often been used in at-home face masks. But it seems it can be just as beneficial, if not more, to eat the tasty fruits, rather than apply them directly on the skin. Avocados’ high unsaturated fat and total fat content is linked to improved skin elasticity and wrinkle reduction.
Walnuts
Walnuts are known to be excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are known to support heart health and improve skin quality. Zinc, a mineral that can serve inflammatory and antimicrobial regulatory functions, is also found in walnuts. Many will recognize it as the same mineral found in Zinc Oxide, a product commonly used to treat or prevent minor skin irritations like burns, cuts, and rashes and widely found in sunscreen.
Bone Broth
Bone broth is a rich source of nutrients, protein, and collagen. Protein keeps skin firm and strong. Collagen consumption can reduce and delay skin aging by increasing moisture and elasticity.
Feed Your Skin What It’s Craving
Next time you’re tempted to reach for a greasy, pimple-causing snack, consider one of these nutrient-rich, skin-loving alternatives. Your skin will thank you.
