Can I Eat My Way to Younger-Looking Skin? | Radiance Skincare & Laser Medspa

Diet plays a part in your skin’s health and appearance at any age!

Take great care of your skin by working from the inside out; after all, you are what you eat rings true when it comes to the appearance of your glowing complexion. We’re breaking down the foods you should be eating at any age to help your skin look its best by boosting natural collagen and fighting fine lines and wrinkles.

Skin-Boosting Nutrients

Research suggests that diet absolutely affects your complexion. What you eat is linked to your body’s hormone balance and can cause acne, and create or lessen inflammation, which is directly associated with skin aging.

Which vitamins and minerals should you be looking for in your foods?

Selenium
Antioxidants
Vitamin A
Vitamin C
Vitamin E
Omega-3s and Omega-6s

Nourishing Meals For Your Skin

Do your skin a favor by incorporating these foods into your daily diet for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

Breakfast

Green Tea

Green tea contains natural antioxidants and is an anti-inflammatory agent. Flushing out toxins, it’s great for healing blemishes and scars, and keeping your skin flexible. The vitamin K in green tea helps lighten dark circles, so try putting your used green tea bags in the fridge for a easy under-eye home treatment.

Avocados

Full of Vitamin A, D, E, good fats, and phytonutrients, it’s easy to see why avocados are a perfect food to have in your daily diet plan, not only for your body, but for your skin too.

Eggs

The amino acids that are found in protein-rich foods like eggs are the building blocks of collagen production. Keep servings to under 30 grams of protein per meal, so your body can absorb the nutrients efficiently and correctly.

Milk

A great source of Vitamin D, milk is good for your skin because it’s another way for your body to get the daily recommendation of Vitamin D without sun exposure. Dairy is known to wreak havoc on some people’s skin, so don’t go overboard.

Lunch

Tomatoes

Rich in lycopene, tomatoes help protect the skin from UV damage thanks to help from antioxidants. People who eat tomato-rich diets are more likely to have extra protection against sunburns.

Carrots

Full of high levels of beta-carotene, carrots are full of Vitamin A – which is the main active ingredient in Retin-A, often the main ingredient in anti-wrinkle creams and serums.

Kale

Leafy greens like kale are rich in Vitamin A, and promote healthy skin cell turnover. Vitamin A is also a large ingredient that’s found in Retin-A, a medication used to treat acne and wrinkles.

Snacks

Walnuts

High in omega-3 fatty acids, walnuts amp up collagen production which improves the skin’s elasticity. Walnuts are also known to help reduce stress and diminish the risk of heart disease thanks to those omega 3’s.

Oranges

People who eat foods rich in Vitamin C have fewer wrinkles and less age-related dry skin than those who don’t, making oranges a great choice when you’re feeling peckish between meals.

Almonds

Rich in Vitamin E, almonds help to prevent signs of aging caused by free radicals and may even strengthen your skin’s defenses against skin cancer. Vitamin E moisturizes the skin’s surface, helping those with dry skin issues.

Watermelon

Watermelon can help reduce the water retention that leads to puffiness around the eyes. Watermelon is also relatively low in sugar, especially when compared to many other fruits; fruits high in sugar create a chemical reaction in your body known as glycation, which leads to wrinkles.

Dinner

Salmon

Wild salmon is rich in antioxidants that calm inflammation. The fatty acids help to reinforce you skin’s barrier, keeping moisture in and irritants out. Eating wild salmon instead of farm-raised salmon will give you an optimal dose of omega-3’s.

Olive Oil

75% of the fat that comes from olive oil is monounsaturated fatty acids, which help to quench your thirsty skin and eliminate damaging free radicals.

Peppers

Eating yellow and green peppers is another great way to decrease sun sensitivity with the help from carotenoids, another helpful antioxidant. Eating 4 milligrams of Vitamin C daily will help decrease the appearance of wrinkles.

Broccoli

Packed full of benefactors, broccoli should be your go-to vegetable. Vitamins A and C support collagen production, and Vitamin K helps speed up the healing of bruises and improves dark circles.

Remember: Always Be Hydrating

Claims have been made that drinking water gives you a radiant, healthy glow and fantastic complexion. Drinking an adequate amount of water daily is important for your overall good health, because when your skin isn’t getting enough water, the hack of hydration will turn your skin into a dry, tight and flaky mess – leading to wrinkles.

If you have questions on how your diet is impacting your skin, schedule a consultation with us at Radiance Skincare & Laser Medspa to see how we can help you improve the look and feel of your skin from the inside out.