Our skin is the largest organ in our bodies. Having and maintaining a healthy, glowing, young looking skin can be tricky. It is certainly challenging especially since there are a lot of factors that can easily damage it. But thankfully, each year thousands of different skin care products are being sold to help us out and most of us spend tons of money on those products to keep our skin healthy and there is certainly nothing wrong with that! I know how important it is to take care of our skin but do you know that there are also other ways, other inexpensive alternatives available for us that can also nourish our skin, aside from the skin care products that we normally use. So, read on to see 6 foods that will easily help nourish your skin.
Flaxseed
This is one of the most nutrient-dense food. Flaxseeds and its oil contain several skin-friendly nutrients that can help improve skin. Flaxseed oil is also often added to a number of skin care products, such as moisturizers and sunscreens. Plus, the omega 3 fatty acids found in them increase the speed of skin healing, So, it certainly helps in minimizing skin irritation, rashes and inflammation.
Avocado
We may already know that using avocado on our face is a natural beauty treatment. However, studies show that eating avocado regularly can do wonders to our complexion. Avocados are packed with skin protecting antioxidants that prevents wrinkles and slows down the visible signs of aging. It is also packed with fatty acids that moisturizes and softens our skin cells.
Yogurt
There is no question that yogurt is a delicious and healthy snack. But did you know that using yogurt as a face mask can also do amazing things to our skin. The nutrients they have are certainly skin friendly, such as zinc, calcium, Vitamin B and lactic acid. Those nutrients help moisturize, hydrates, brightens and exfoliates our skin.
Walnuts
They are packed with nutrients that can do miracles on our skin. Walnuts are practically life savers for people who has dry skin. Aside from eating walnuts, we can also apply walnut oil regularly to our skin and it helps keep it moisturized. And let’s not forget to mention that it is also known to lighten dark circles. So, say goodbye to panda eyes!
Kidney Beans
Kidney beans are a great source of antioxidants. They have anti-aging properties that promotes longevity and of course limits cell damage. Not only that, it is also packed with skin friendly nutrients that keeps our skin healthy.
Green tea
We all know that green tea is good for our health however let’s not forget to mention that they can also be our skin’s best friend. They contain antioxidants which plays a large role in enhancing our skin. Not only can they eliminate dark circles and treat puffy eyes, they are also perfect to battle skin aging.
Did you find any favorites on this list? What about you, how do you nourish your skin? Let me know in the comment section below or send me an email. I would love to hear your story!
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