Your skin’s general health is greatly influenced by what you feed
Infographic by Thank Your Skin explains why these foods are good for you
Vitamins A, K, D, E and B s help with elasticity and prevent damage
If you think young looking skin is just about skin care products and make-up, then it’s time to get the facts straight.
More than the beauty products you apply, your skin’s general health is greatly influenced by what you feed it.
The amount of water you drink and the types of food you consume every day can say a lot about you and your skin.
An infographic by Thank Your Skin reveals some of the foods which contain powerful skin vitamins
If you have been munching on unhealthy foods lately, there’s a good chance for your skin will suffer.
If you want to know more about how you can achieve the young-looking skin you’ve always wanted, an infographic by Thank Your Skin reveals some of the foods which contain powerful skin vitamins
Eat: Carrots, butternut squash, beef liver, apricots, broccoli and mango for Vitamin A
Benefits: Helps prevents breakout and black spots and slows down signs of skin ageing. It also increases blood flow to the skin for hydration, decreases sebum production and reduces damage due to excessive UV exposure.
Eat: Yoghurt, eggs, mushrooms, broccoli, oysters and soy beans for vitamin B2
Benefits: Helps relieve dry and itchy skin, keeps skin moisturised, assists in cellular respiration and stops pellagra, a skin disease caused by vitamin deficiency.
Eat: chicken breast, lean ground beef, tomatoes, eggs, potatoes and tuna for Vitamin B3
Benefits: Can protect against certain skin cancers, effectively manage the symptoms of Rosacea, reduces sebum production to prevent acne formation by 52 per cent and improves skin barrier to maintain skin hydration.
Eat: Legumes, mushrooms, fish, cheese, eggs and lean pork for Vitamin B5
Benefits: Deeply moisturises the skin and breaks down oil that clogs pores. Vitamin B5 also helps in skin renewal for younger and fresher looking skim and has anti-inflammatory properties to help manage itchiness and skin discomfort.
Eat: Banana, broccoli, watermelon, white rice, chicken breast, spinach for Vitamin B6
Benefits: Helps treat dry skin, eczema and acne. It also helps fight skin blemishes by regulating hormones.
Eat: Soy beans, green peas, cauliflower, almonds, walnuts and salmon for Vitamin B7
Benefits: Restores skin moisture, relieve itchy skin and help manage eczema and seborrhoea dermatitis. This vitamin also increases the production of fatty acid in skin to improve hydration.
Eat: Guava, kiwi, oranges, grapefruit, strawberries, red peppers for Vitamin C
Benefits: Fight UV-induced damage, minimise the risk of dry skin and reduce the production of melatonin.
Eat: Salmon, fortified milk, yoghurt, cheese, egg yolks and cod liver oil for Vitamin D
Benefits: Aids in skin cell renewal, rejuvenates aging skin, controls the natural protective mechanism of skin.
Eat: Tofu, shrimp, avocado, sunflower seeds, almonds and wheat for Vitamin E
Benefits: Decreases the roughness of skin, reduces wrinkles and fine lines, keeps the skin firm and effectively lightens dark spots.
Eat: Mayonnaise, walnuts, grapeseed oil, olive oil, salmon, and avocado for Vitamin F
Benefits: Keeps skin supple and youthful, effective in controlling acne and encourages skin renewal to fight blemishes and scars.
Eat: broccoli, cheese, spinach, meat, eggs and Brussels sprouts for Vitamin K
Benefits: Enhances skin elasticity, helps get rid of dark under-eye circles, smoothens fine eye wrinkles.
Source: Daily Mail
