How Healthy Diet Affects Your Skin
In our quest to achieve glowing, beautiful, and youthful skin, you must have heard these desi totkas from our elders. “Wash your face with besan every day”, “combine besan, lemon, yogurt, and lemon to combat that nasty tan”, “use rose water with Multani mitti”, and other countless beauty tips that our mothers and grandmothers are eager to impart us.
Whilst many of you have skincare routines that suit your skin type, it is easier to overlook the importance of a healthy diet.
A balanced diet is a game-changer when it comes to keeping your skin healthy and blemish-free.
Eat Protein Rich Food
Protein is a key building block for your hair, muscles, and skin; and is an essential element for replacing worn-out cells.
75% of your skin consists of a structural protein, called collagen. It is responsible for healing your wounds and strengthens your bones. Moreover, it provides structure to your skin, and healthy levels of collagen makes your skin smooth and vibrant.
This type of protein is found in abundance in children. However, as you age, the collagen levels decrease in your skin, which causes wrinkles, fine lines, dry skin, and sagging.
Including collagen-rich food like chicken, beef, and fish will help you solve that concern.
Take Your Vitamins and Minerals
Acne can pop out at any age and for several reasons. Sometimes eating a bar of chocolate can cause a breakout on your skin. If it gives you any comfort, many people have found a connection between their acne and what they eat.
Acne occurs when oil and dead skin cells block the hair follicles on your skin. Vitamin A regulates the skin cycle by preventing oil from getting trapped in your skin, hence defending your skin against acne and pimples. Good sources of vitamin A are fish oil, carrots, and leafy green vegetables.
Vitamin C works as an antioxidant and blunts acne. Some studies suggest that vitamin C serum can also avert the dangers of UV light absorbed into your skin.
Foods like oranges, strawberries, and sweet potatoes have ample amounts of vitamin C.
You can take a multivitamin to ensure that you are providing your skin with enough micronutrients.
Along with vitamins, minerals like zinc can decrease oil production in your skin and prevent your skin from bacterial infection. Found in nuts like cashews, almonds, peanuts, etc. zinc also protects your skin against UV damage and plays a role in healing your injuries.
Remember To Drink More Water
When asked what’s their secret to flawless and radiant skin, your favorite celebrities always say they drink a lot of water.
Hydration is not just essential for maintaining your health, it also gives you glowy and clear skin.
Water hydrates your body, flushes out the toxins, and makes your skin plump. It maintains your skin’s elasticity while reducing wrinkles on your face. Drink 6 to 8 glass of water per day. Maintaining proper hydration levels can improve your skin’s health.
So, don’t forget to add water in your skincare tips.
Bottom Line
Nourishing your skin from the inside is the key to retaining your skin’s health. Truth be told, you are the only one who knows the connection between your skin and the food you consume. Start by eliminating the food that can cause any skin problems or breakouts. Keep a journal and create a diet plan that includes all vital nutrients that your body requires.
Although keep in mind, that visible results from your dietary changes can take a bit longer to show up. Nutrients and a healthy diet do play a vital role in maintaining your skin’s radiance but do not expect these changes to take place overnight.