Eating a healthy, balanced diet is good for you for all kinds of reasons. And not all of them are to do with your dress size. Your skin needs nourishing too, and getting the right nutrients in your diet can make all the difference.
Want a radiant, glowing complexion? Here are the top 10 best foods for your skin:
Fatty fish. Think things like salmon, mackerel and sardines. These are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, essential for maintaining your skin’s hydration and elasticity. Plus, they can help to reduce inflammation.
Avocados. Delicious and packed with nourishing healthy fats that help to keep your skin supple and boosting its elasticity. They also contain vitamin E, which helps to prevent sun damage.
Sweet potatoes. A tasty alternative to the traditional potato, sweet potatoes are high in beta carotene, which your body turns into vitamin A – a key ingredient for skin health, which also helps to prevent UV damage.
Brazil nuts. These are a great way to up your intake of selenium, an essential mineral which can help to protect against sun damage and age spots. Try just a couple a day, or you could mix them with other nuts and seeds for an added boost of vitamin E.
Dark chocolate. The good news is that this is high in flavonoids, antioxidants which can help to improve the blood flow to your skin, as well as helping to boost hydration and.
Tomatoes. Perfect in a salad or as a snack, tomatoes are loaded with lycopene, a powerful antioxidant which can protect your skin against sun damage, boosts collagen production and improves your skin texture.
Bell peppers. The red and yellow ones in particular are a great source of vitamin C and beta carotene, helping to keep your skin firm and supple.
Broccoli. Packed with vitamins and minerals, broccoli also contains lutein, a compound which protects your skin against oxidative damage.
Sunflower seeds. Sprinkle them on your salads for an extra burst of vitamin E, essential for a glowing, radiant complexion.
Green tea. Not strictly a food, but this delicious drink contains catechins, powerful antioxidants which can help to improve your skin’s health.
It’s important to stay well hydrated too, so try to drink between six to eight glasses of water a day. This helps to keep your body healthy and can help to remove toxins. Plus, you’re far less likely to reach for sugary or caffeinated drinks if you’re well topped up with water.
Outside-in skincare
Putting the right things in can help care for your skin from the inside out. And putting the right things on complements these essential nutrients.
Your Maydi+ skincare range is infused with Boswellia Frereana, a frankincense extract. Frankincense has been used in Ayurvedic medicine and other medicinal applications for hundreds of years.
It has a myriad of benefits for your skin, including improved texture, firmness and elasticity, clarity, radiance and hydration, plus it can reduce the appearance of wrinkles.
The right nutrition and the right skincare can be a powerful combination, helping to keep your skin healthy, clear and radiant. A good, balanced diet will keep you feeling energised and boost your complexion in the process. What’s not to love?