Foods that will improve your skin's appearance

Healthy foods good for your skin (Photo: Courtesy)

Having beautiful glowing skin is at the top of the list when it comes to beauty goals. We spend a lot of money every year on serums, moisturizers, masks and so many products to keep issues like breakouts at bay.

While it’s true that these products help to combat various skin problems, we need to recognize that what we eat also contributes to the health and appearance of our skin.

Tempting as it may be and look to the eyes, a diet consisting of processed foods and high sugar content options are some of the worst foods for our skin.

Good news however is, there are many healthier food options that can do wonders for your skin.

To prove it to you, let us look at some of the best foods you can eat to significantly improve how your skin looks and feels:

• Carrots

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.

• Kidney beans

Kidney beans are very popular in Kenya. They are a key ingredient in traditional meals like githeri and many people also enjoy them with rice or chapati. They are loaded with a great supply of protein which is the perfect healthy option if you want to build some lean muscle.

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.

Regularly adding beans to your diet will give you both health and skin care benefits.

Spinach will help give your skin a smooth even texture (Photo: Courtesy)

• Oats

Oats have always been a part of the skin care world because of its versatility. They are used in homemade scrubs, facemasks, baths and the best part about it 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.

• 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, in this case, 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.

• Fatty fish

If you’re not a fan of sea food, you should try reconsider because you’re missing out on the amazing beauty benefits you could be getting.

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.

For a beautiful glow and even skin tone, you should eat more fatty fish.