Get glowy skin and reduce puffiness by adding these fruits to your diet
Maintaining healthy skin is not easy. Sometimes, no matter how many products you use, they don't always guarantee the best results. As we age, many of us are looking for alternatives to keep our skin as rejuvenated as possible.
An abundant source of skin-boosting nutrients and essential vitamins are fruits and vegetables. For example, Vitamin C is known to be great for reducing acne marks and skin brightening, whereas Vitamin B is good for improving the overall skin appearance.
Maintaining a healthy skin can be challenging, but using products with the right nutrients can make a significant difference. Vitamins C and B found in watermelon and dates are best for hydration, inflammation and signs of ageing. A balanced skincare routine with these essentials can help rejuvenate the skin.
Dr Anatalia Moore, an NHS GP and skin specialist, told The Mirror:"Your food literally provides the building blocks to maintain a healthy body, mind and skin. For my patients, understanding how their food and lifestyle choices directly influence the processes of inflammation, repair and cellular aging is integral to achieving a skincare and anti aging routine that will last."
Saima Rashid, an Advanced Clinical Pharmacist and founder of The SRX Formula, told The Mirror: "Skin health often mirrors what's happening inside the body, and the right fruit can make a noticeable difference."
A healthy skin barrier is essential for overall health, as it provides a barrier to protect the body from bacteria and other environmental hazards. A regular skincare routine helps regenerate skin cell production to keep the skin healthy and young. By incorporating these four essentials, you can rest assured to have a glowy, youthful look in no time!
These are the four foods to add into your skincare routine, all packed with skin-boosting vitamins, most importantly, promising to deliver amazing results.
Watermelon
Watermelon can help with pore refinement and keeping skin clear. Its natural properties help tighten the pores and tone the skin, which is beneficial for those with oily or acne-prone skin. Additionally, its exfoliating enzymes can unclog pores and help prevent future breakouts.
Dr Anatalia Moore said: "It is not just immensely hydrating, but also contains antioxidants such as Vitamin C and beta-carotene which help reduce the aging effects of UV and free-radicals found in pollution on collagen and elastin; our key structural proteins in the skin."
Lemon balm
Lemon balm is a popular herb, known to have a nice scent and light citrus taste. It's sold in the form of teas, oils, extracts and capsules. It's often used in skincare as it has bothy anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties, which can help with skin conditions such as acne. Lemon balm can also soothe irritated skin, as well as protect the skin from stress and environmental damage.
In addition, Women's Health Magazine reported that many have suggested that it also helps with stress, insomnia, alertness and PMS symptoms, some believing that it also helps reduce weight.
Potato peels
During the Covid-19 lockdown, an at-home acne remedy went viral. It consisted of using the potato peels and rubbing it on your face. Some believe that the azelaic acid and starch in potatoes can help lighten acne scars, blemishes and dark spots. Potatoes also contain salicylic acid and vitamin C, which are important for treating acne and improving skin health. It also helps reduce dark circles and puffiness, lightening and soothing the skin.
Saima Rashid told The Mirror: "Potato peels might not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about skincare, but they're packed with nutrients like vitamin C, potassium, and zinc. "
"These all play a role in fading acne scars and calming irritated skin," Saima explained. "The natural enzymes in the peel are also said to encourage cell turnover, which can help the skin heal and renew itself more effectively, especially when used topically."
Dates
Dates contain antioxidants that can help protect the skin. They are rich in antioxidants and other nutrients that can benefit skin complexion. Have you ever woken up with a puffy face after a big hearty meal? According to Amala Earth, a daily intake of dry dates can strengthen the skin, as well as reduce inflammation, and protect against cell damage.
Dr Anatalia Moore explained: "They contain a lot of antioxidants such as flavonoids, carotenoids and phenolic acids. By maintaining collagen and elastin, antioxidants help keep skin plumps, smooth and elastic."
"By maintaining this process it allows day-to-day damage to be repaired, slowing down signs of ageing including lines, accumulation of dead skin on the surface that can lead to the appearance of more visible pores and balance of pigmentation," she added.
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