Thankfully we are past the fall holidays, which are usually a time of food overindulgence. One of the unfortunate side effects of eating improperly is what it can do to our skin. What we eat has just as much effect on our skin as the environment. So what can you do to help your skin look its best? Here are some suggestions that go beyond the daily use of probiotics for acne and involve a healthier diet and eating habits.
1. Drink lots of water – In general, you should be drinking half of your body weight in ounces of water per day. So if you weigh 120 pounds, you
should be drinking 60 ounces of water a day. This helps keep you properly hydrated, helps to clean out your system, and helps your skin keep
a healthy glow. Water is one of the most natural products to cure acne.
2. Foods high in Vitamin C – Aside from your citrus fruits like oranges and such, there are lots of other foods rich in Vitamin C that you can
eat such as chili peppers, red and green bell peppers, kale, strawberries, and guava. Why Vitamin C? It helps fight free radicals which can
damage your skin.
3. Stock up on selenium – Never heard of it, have you? Selenium, which can be found in pumpkin seeds, Brazil nuts, and whole wheat products, can
help increase white blood cell count to fight off infection.
4. Olive oil – Do you cook with olive oil? If you do, you know it’s usually better for you than canola or vegetable oil. It’s also good for your
skin. Antioxidant rich, it helps to keep your skin looking younger by maintaining moisture. Extra virgin first cold press olive oil is the
best option as later presses add water and lose valuable nutrients.
You don’t have to make a radical change to your diet for your skin to start looking and feeling better. In general, the foods that we listed should be part of your daily diet anyway. Vitamin C and antioxidants are key nutritional components that you should be getting every day. As with any foods, you have to be careful to not overdo it or you run the risk of mitigating any healthy benefits, especially if you have other underlying health issues. But at least you know that there are definitely some super healthy snack options that can help your skin look and feel better!
