By “Eating is necessary, but eating intelligently is an art.”
The goal of skincare is to have healthy skin. Healthy skin doesn’t necessarily mean flawless skin; it can have visible pores and imperfections.
The first rule of maintaining our skin health is a healthy diet, and here are some things to keep in mind:
We need to have a sufficient amount of ‘antioxidant-rich’ foods in our diet, which have been scientifically proven to repair cell damage and delay aging.
The most important sources of antioxidants in our diet are polyphenols, carotenoids like beta-carotene and lycopene (precursors of Vitamin A), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, and Selenium.
In summary;
Tomatoes and grapefruits are powerful antioxidants due to their high content of lycopene.
Yellow, orange, red, and green vegetables and fruits (such as broccoli, carrots, spinach, peppers, pumpkin, peach, apricot) are rich in beta-carotene.
Green tea and whole grains are high in flavonoids.
Avocado is rich in Vitamins C and E.
Walnuts, almonds, and hazelnuts are high in antioxidants like selenium and Vitamin E. In addition to their antioxidant properties, they are also used for “youth elixir” treatments by injecting Salmon DNA into the skin to increase moisture and elasticity, adding radiance and a more youthful appearance to the skin.
Lastly, drinking plenty of water is the most fundamental rule for radiant skin.
I can’t skip mentioning the ‘coffee-chocolate duo’, which are important sources of antioxidants thanks to their polyphenol content. Those who can’t give up on chocolate can opt for dark chocolate containing at least 70% cocoa. Of course, with a limit of no more than 2 small squares a day.