Many, especially women, spend a lot of money every year on serums, moisturizers, masks and products to keep issues like breakouts at bay. While it’s true that these products help to combat various skin problems, we need to recognise that what we eat also contributes to the health and appearance of our skin.
Carrots are famously known for providing benefits for eyesight. We also love to include them in vegetable stews and they can also be enjoyed as a healthy snack or in salad.
Besides providing nutritional benefits, it was discovered that they supply your skin with beta-carotene, which is a wonderful antioxidant.
Additionally, carrots help to balance the natural oils in your skin, which is a plus if you struggle with oily skin and at the same time it can help treat skin conditions like psoriasis.
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Others like kidney beans are loaded with a great supply of protein. When it comes to the beauty benefits of eating beans, they are one of the best sources of antioxidants, vitamin C and zinc, which keep your skin healthy. They also come with healing benefits for acne-prone skin.
Oats, as well, have always been a part of the skincare world because of its versatility. They are used in homemade scrubs, facemasks, baths and the best part about them is, people actually see positive results.
You can always add oats to your skin care regimen by eating oatmeal dishes, which will help to protect your skin cells, detoxify your skin and aid in healing conditions like eczema and dry skin.
Then there’s spinach. Eating vegetables is one of the most important elements of living healthy. We know that there are many nutritional benefits of incorporating leafy greens into your meals as well as beauty perks.
Spinach is packed with vitamins like A, K and B, it comes with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory benefits, it helps to protect your skin from UV radiation and it gives your skin a smooth even texture.
Finally, fatty fish. Options like sardines, salmon and tuna all provide your skin with fatty acids that help balance natural oils, which is a solution for dry skin and they are very beneficial in eliminating skin irritations and conditions like dermatitis.