Do you have dull, dry skin? This is a sure sign that you’re not eating right. If you want to have smooth, supple skin, feed your face plenty of the foods on this list!
#1: Avocados
This creamy, green fruit is abundant in essential oils and B-complex vitamins that nourish your skin, inside and out. Niacin (vitamin B3) is especially important for healthy skin, and avocados contain lots of it. Niacin, an anti-inflammatory, soothes irritated skin and red, blotchy skin. One avocado has 3.8 mg niacin – 27% of your daily need. Blend half an avocado with yogurt and frozen berries to make a creamy morning smoothie.
Avocado Face-Mask
1. Mash one whole avocado.
2. Add 1 teaspoon flaxseed oil and 1 teaspoon honey.
3. Mix together until smooth and creamy.
4. Apply to face and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
5. Rinse clean with warm water.
#2: Mangoes
Mangoes have more than 80% of your daily requirements for vitamin A, which is why they’re such a great face food. Vitamin A maintains and repairs skin cells; a deficiency will result in a dry, flaky complexion. As an antioxidant, vitamin A also fights free radical damage that can prematurely age the skin.
#3: Almonds
Almonds are great for your complexion, with 150% of your daily vitamin E. Vitamin E's rich oils moisturize dry skin, and its antioxidants protect against skin damage and premature aging.
#4: Cottage Cheese
Dairy is good for your bones and face. But it’s the selenium in cottage cheese, that teams up with vitamin E as a powerful free radical-fighting antioxidant duo. Plus, it’ll protect against skin cancer and fight dandruff.
Recipe using cottage cheese: Baked Mac & Cheese.
#5: Green Tea
The polyphenols are major free-radical scavengers. These thicken your epidermis and protect you from photo damage. It may help sunburn, and can be taken orally or topically.
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