The winter season could be probably the most hazardous season to your skin. The cold and dry atmosphere could easily dry up the natural moisture on your skin.
Once your natural moisturizing factory shuts down then it's a big welcome sign to all type of skin blemishes most notably acne.
Once you are in that conundrum, you rush to a nearby medical store to get some expensive over-the-counter skin solutions to repair your skin damage. The problem is that these products go a long way to fighting acne and dry skin.
These products don't really hydrate the skin from inside out. Most likely two bad things can happen. You lose your money buying an expensive skin solution and it could probably be one that may not be suitable for your skin thus worsening your skin condition.
In order to have an extra supple skin, you can simply obtain items right from your kitchen cabinet. There are definitely a money saver and a very safe way to treat your skin.
As the old saying goes, you are what you eat. You can make eating foods that keep your skin supple and smooth easy and delicious at the same time. Below I've listed nine very common items to nourish your dry skin. This is also a very good and natural way to prevent acne.
1. Water
As much as the earth is covered by seventy per cent of water so it is nearly as much in the human body. So it's really very paramount to keep our body well hydrated at all times for water is our natural fuel.
The way to do that is just by simply drinking lots of water daily. Water helps with skin circulation and it delivers nutrients to skin cells. It makes your skin appear firmer and make it act as a shield to your entire body.
Water also helps to circulate blood and thus constantly delivers oxygen to your muscles. Do not just wait till you feel thirsty to drink water. You must keep drinking throughout the day but also not too much of it.
The first tell-tale signs of your body in need of water are dry lips and dry palms. So you need to be aware of that and listen to your body.
2. Avocado
This fruit definitely needs a mention here. It has a wonderful source of vitamins in C, E and contains monounsaturated fats. They are fatty acids which are medically proven to be healthy fats.
These fats actually help your skin trap moisture and promote the elasticity of your skin. The best way to add avocado to your diet is to eat it drizzled with olive oil and salt or you can even add some to salads and sandwiches.
3. Fish
Fish contains omega-3 fats which strengthen skin cells. It helps to protect our skin from the UV ray of the sun light and even prevent cancer. It also helps to reduce inflammation of the skin.
There are so many fish species in the world. But which are the ones that really are beneficial to our skins when consumed? I'll name a few of them here.
Salmon, herring, sardines, mackerel, anchovies and rainbow trout all does amazing stuff for your skin. There are some fish which contains high in selenium particularly in tuna fish. Selenium preserves elastin in your skin and so helps them to stay supple, smooth and tight.
You can add the above mentioned fishes in your diet in any way you want. The best it to steam or boil them before consumption. Never eat them fried.
4. Orange Veggies
Veggies that have yellow and orange pigmentations are rich in beta-carotene. They are notoriously friendly for our skins. It acts as an antioxidant which helps fight dry skin and protect from harmful sun rays and pollutant environments.
These veggies notably contain vitamins A and C which are essential in helping to repair our body tissues and produce collagen. The best way to consume these veggies is to cook them because they deliver more beta-carotene when cooked.
You can try roasting or sautéing them. Sauteeing is a method whereby you use a small amount of oil in a shallow pan over relatively high heat. The veggies worth mentioning are sweet potatoes, apricots, carrots, cantaloupe, red peppers, mangoes, pumpkin and papaya.
5. Extra Virgin Olive Oil
This oil comes as an all-purpose beauty product. Olive oil is produced by grinding the whole olives and extracting the oil that comes from it. It's a fat obtained from the olive itself.
It comes in abundance of vitamin E and good fats. If eaten, it will help to moisturize the skin from the inside and out if applied as topical. Its benefits don't stop there. It can do wonders for your hair making them healthy, strong and give a nice shine to it. The same applies to your finger nails too.
You can use it as a substitute for butter or margarine in dressings, recipes and also for sautéing.
6. Spinach & Leafy Greens
Green vegetables especially the darker ones are power-packed naturally with plenty of iron, omega-4 fatty acids, vitamins A, B and E. All these natural elements are known to protect skin and improve your immune system.
Even the chemical forms found in spinach and other leafy greens act as antioxidants. Namely phytochemicals and folates help to hydrate skin and keep it in the pink of health.
There are many ways to cook and eat them. One of the best ways is to steam them and eat as a side dish. You may also enjoy it with a salad sprinkled with olive oil alongside with avocado. Roast if you must, then go for sturdier greens like kale.
7. Nuts & Seeds
You name it and you got it. Nuts and seeds have all the nutrients you need packed in them. They mainly contain omega-3 fatty acids, vitamins A, B and E, minerals and monounsaturated fats and in addition to that a host of antioxidants.
All these will help to hydrate your skin and promote elasticity. Other benefits include regenerating of body cells and offering protection against pollutants and free radicals.
Notably flax seeds and flax seed oil are rich in fiber and they contain omega-6 linolic acids which help to break down prostaglandin. They are especially well-known to be used in weight-loss programs.
Sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, pistachios, almonds, hazelnuts and walnuts all contain these multiple combinations of healthy pro-skin ingredients. Ways to consume them are limitless.
You can enjoy eating them as a snack in moderation as they are calorie-dense. You can bake them into muffins, sprinkle them on yogurt and cereals for flavor and even add them as toppings for popular dishes like roasted chicken or fish.
8. Fruit
They need no introduction. Fruits have always been the mainstay for a healthy lifestyle. Fruits especially those which are water-dense tropical ones helps to hydrate and protect your skin.
Their common inhabitants are namely high levels of vitamins in A and C and some powerful antioxidants. They also help to increase the production of collagen and help keep your skin firm and supple.
The common fruits that help to boost your skin are mangoes, oranges, pineapple, strawberries, blueberries, watermelon and grapefruits. All these hardly cost anything and can be easily purchased in any nearby supermarkets.
They can be all eaten as a delicious snack alone or cut into pieces as fruit salad. You can definitely eat them with cereals and as yogurt toppings. I'll give you a very simple recipe for a skin-protection meal.
Chop up strawberries into a spinach salad. Then drizzle on them with olive oil and some balsamic vinegar. It will become a very delicious and a healthy meal. You get the best of both worlds.
9. Eggs
The sulfer and lutein in eggs help to promote skin hydration and elasticity while the rich protein in them helps with cell regeneration. Eggs are one of the most commonly used ingredients in some beauty treatments.
You would have definitely heard about egg mask which you apply to the face and neck. You need to separate the whites from the yolks and whip them till they become frothy or creamy.
Then apply them gently in an upward movement and allow them to dry for about 15 minutes.
Rinse them off with warm water.
For consumption wise, you can boil fully or half. You must be mindful by eating scrambled and fried egg in moderation even though they are delicious.
So there you have it. The nine foods mentioned here are cheap and can be easily obtainable. They are probably the best natural source of natural ingredients used for home remedies.
You can have each one of them in your daily life and even possibly and easily a combination of them for you to lead a life with a well-hydrated skin for 24 hours. Dry skin for you will become a thing of the past.
About The Author
My name is Sunil Visvambaram. I'm currently doing a research on natural adult acne treatments and writing articles on my findings. Acne is a skin disorder condition that affects almost any part of your body. But it primarily affects on your face. This has become a serious issue that many actually overlook. In fact, it affects more than 17 million adults in the US alone! If you let your acne unattended, it can really turn out to become a severe condition which needs medical attention. Please visit my website http://adultacnetreatmentreviews.com for more information on how to prevent, manage and cure your acne permanently.
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