FOODS FOR A SUPPLE SKIN
1. Water
· Water hydrates your skin, helps cells absorb nutrients and expel toxins.
· Water also improves blood circulation, giving you soft, glowing skin.
· Drink 8-12 glasses of water per day, even in winters when you may not sweat much.
2. Green tea
· Green tea helps stop inflammation, slow DNA damage and protect your skin from sun damage.
· It will also protect your skin from rashes and keep it supple.
3. Vitamin-A foods
· Vitamin A prevents dry and flaky skin.
· It is also useful in treating acne, wrinkles and other such conditions.
· It is present in carrots, green leafy vegetables, eggs, oranges and dairy products.
4. Vitamin-C foods
· Vitamin C is crucial for development of collagen (a strong yet flexible protein which provides elasticity and also helps seal moisture into the skin).
· It also helps undo damage caused by free radicals and U-V rays from the sun.
· It is present in papaya, oranges, sweet lime, grapefruit, green vegetables and broccoli.
5. Vitamin-E foods
· Vitamin E protects your skin from sun damage and inflammation.
· It is present in nuts, seeds, olives, asparagus and vegetable oils.
· Buy vitamin E capsules, cut them and rub onto your skin for smooth skin.
6. Omega-3 fatty acids
· They help the skin produce its own natural oil barrier for keeping away dry skin and blemishes.
· These are necessary fats that keep your skin soft and smooth.
· Walnuts, flax seeds, olives and fish like salmons and sardines have good amounts of these essential fatty acids.
7. Antioxidants
· Antioxidants slow down and even prevent damage done by free radicals.
· Free radical damage is responsible for early skin aging, wrinkles and dry skin.
· Antioxidants are found in fruits and veggies like berries, tomatoes, beans, spinach, apricots and capsicum.
8. Alcohol can dry your skin
· So say no to alcohol if you have dry skin.
· Alcohol dries your skin apart from leaving you dehydrated.
· If you can’t completely eliminate it, reduce your alcohol intake, and also sip water in between.