Other than just slathering expensive potions of cream, your daily diet also plays a part in how your skin looks.
1. Berries
Berries are full of anti-oxidants and can protect our skin from free radicals that contribute to the appearance of ageing. Darker berries are known to have high concentrations of antioxidants.
ie. blueberries, blackberries, cranberries, raspberries, acai and strawberries
( Acai berries are said to have the highest amount of antioxidants )
As an antioxidant, it protect us from skin damaging free radicals, which cause the ugly side effects of premature ageing, also known as fines lines, wrinkles, and loss of skin elasticity.
2. Salmon
This fish is loaded with omega-3 essential fatty acids and antioxidants. These nutrients can reduce sun damage, reduce inflammation that leads to collagen breakdown, and help skin look young, plump and radiant. Other alternatives such as avocados, flaxseed and walnuts are also good sources of potent essential fatty acids.
3. Leafy Greens, Fruits and Sweet Potatoes
Leafy greens, fruits and sweet potatoes are rich in beta carotene and they can slow the damage caused by sun exposure. Green and orange foods, such as spinach, carrots, sweet potatoes and citrus contain vitamin C, a powerful antioxidant which facilitates cell turnover and aids collagen production.
In addition, carrots contain vitamin A, which, when combined with vitamin C, helps increase the skin's natural sun protection and help prevent breakouts.
4. Spices
Spices have amazing benefits for our skin, including fighting sun damage and preventing wrinkles.
Tumeric, dubbed the "ultimate antiageing spice", is one of the spices to look out for, thanks to one of its components, curcumin. Besides slowing down the signs of ageing, tumeric can also help prevent colon and other cancers, treat arthritis, and may be useful in preventing dementia and Alzheimer's disease.
5. Green Tea
Green tea has antioxidant, collagen-protecting, and anti-inflammatory properties, making it an anti-aging superstar. It has even more antioxidant properties than powerful vitamins A, C and E.
6. Pomegranate
Helps to produce and preserve collagen, making your skin appear smooth, soft and most importantly, younger. It’s also packed with vitamin C which helps to protect the skin against sun damage and helps to heal scars.
7. Spinach
It contains antioxidant compounds that promote firm skin. It also contains other goodies you might have heard of, vitamins B, C, and E, potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, and omega-3 fatty acids.
8. Nuts
Containing essential Omega-3 fatty acids which help to prevent water loss in the skin cells. They also contain vitamin E, which will help repair sun damaged skin. Try walnuts, hazelnuts and almonds.
Food which speed up the aging process
1. Sugar
A diet high in sugar triggers an age-accelerating process known as glycation. This results in the breakdown of collagen and the loss of skin elasticity - increasing the likelihood of skin wrinkling and sagging.
2. Salty Foods
Beware of too much salt, which can cause in bloating, puffiness, and tired-looking skin.
Sea salt is recommended instead of table salt - the former has more minerals and is more flavourful, meaning that one would use less of it.
Also, drink more water so as to help flush excess salt from your body.
[ Read : Sugar : The #1 Beauty Killer
Culprits Of Premature Aging
The Truth About Antioxidants And Your Skin ]
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