Glowing skin starts within our bodies. They say we are what we eat. Our bodies need a variety of foods to thrive and our skin needs lots of beneficial ingredients to look its best. There are so many amazing superfoods for the skin for all different types of skin and concerns. Superfoods are nutritionally dense foods that contain a mix of antioxidants, essential fatty acids and vital ingredients to enrich and strengthen our skins surface.

There are superfoods for the skin, whether you want glowing skin, clear skin or skin that looks its best.

Superfoods For The Skin

Flax Seed Oil

Flax seed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which have moisturizing and calming affects on the skin

Chia Seeds

Chia’s are also rich in omega’s and other fatty acids and antioxidants.

Moringa

I first mentioned moringa in my anti-inflammatory smoothie. Moringa is an amazing superfood for skin. It’s super high in vitamin c so it helps your skin’s natural collagen formation. It’s high level of antioxidants also help slow the signs of aging, helps against acne and helps with both dry and oily skin.

Blueberries

Blueberries are a great source as antioxidants known as polyphenols which have the ability to calm the skin. They also help fight and neutralize free radicals. Blueberries have a high level of vitamin A, which can help normalize oil levels.

Turmeric

Turmeric has amazing anti-inflammatory properties. Eating or drinking fresh or dried turmeric helps keep skin relieve inflammatory skin problems like eczema and rosacea.

Avocados

They are high in omega-9’s, that can help regenerate damaged skin cells and reduce redness and irritation. Avocados are also full of antioxidant carotenoids, these help fight free radicals and help the skin maintain water and elasticity.

Kiwi

This fruit is an amazing source of lutein, an antioxidant, that protects the skin against blue light. It is also a great source of vitamin C and can help protect against airborne pollutants.

Lemons

Lemons are super rich in vitamin C, which helps neutralize free radicals and can help us make collagen and elastin. They also help us alkalize our bodies when we over-consume foods like coffee, alcohol and processed foods.

Arugula

This leafy green contains quercetin and a great source of fatty acids making it a great pollution fighting antioxidant.

Brazil Nuts

Brazil nuts have the richest source of selenium. Selenium is a mineral that protects the membranes of skin cells. Research also suggests that it can help protect skin cancer.

Dark Chocolate

Raw and natural dark chocolate offer polyphenols, powerful antioxidant. Polyphenols may improve cell survival, prevent tumor growth, and defend against UV radiation, a major risk factor for most skin cancers.

Sunflower Seeds

Sunflower seeds contain a small amount of omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin e. These help against UV light damage, skin inflammation and premature wrinkling.

Olive Oil

This is a superfood for skin thanks to its vitamin E, polyphenol, and phytosterol content. The powerful antioxidant properties of each may protect from premature skin aging and restore skin integrity.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes are a great supply of vitamin A and lycopene. Lycopene has been known to protect the skin against sun damage and hinders collagen breakdown.

Bell Peppers

Bell peppers contain an excellence source of beta carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A. They are also an excellence source of vitamin C, which helps keep the skin strong.

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes also have a large about of beta carotene and vitamin A. They also include carotenoids, which can act like a natural sunblock and can protect against wrinkles.

Green Tea

Green tea may help protect your skin from damage and aging. It can also help improve the moisture, roughness, thickness and elasticity of the skin.

Red Grapes

Red grapes contain resveratrol, which helps against aging, the production of free radicals.

Artichokes

Artichokes contain the flavonoid silymarin, an antioxidant that can protect the liver and help clear blemish-prone skin.

Spinach

Like other leafy greens, spinach, kale, broccoli, brussels sprouts, and collared greens, are rich in vitamin k, which improves blood circulation. Spinach also has high amounts of zinc, which helps reduce inflammation and prevent acne. It also contains zeaxanthin, a naturally-occurring antioxidant that protects skin and helps even out skin tone.

Salmon

Salmon or any oily fish in general are a great source of omega’s, which work wonders for the skin. They protect against sun exposure, repair damaged skin and keeps skin membranes healthy and hydrated.

Cinnamon

Cinnamon is great for stimulating circulation and blood flow, which can help bring oxygen and nutrients to the skin.

Ginger

Because of its anti-inflammatory properties, ginger has a soothing affect on the skin.

 

What we eat directly influences our skin. And eating a diet full of superfoods for the skin can give us a fresh, glowing complexion.