Do you find yourself looking into the mirror, desperately
trying to conceal the new wrinkles or the dark circles under your eyes? Many
factors, such as pollution, smoking, stress, unhealthy eating habits and lack
of exercise can affect skin health.
The first solution that comes to mind are the anti-aging
skin creams and facial masks. These contain antioxidants and vitamins known for
their beneficial effect on skin, helping protect it from damage and premature
aging. However, few of us realize that there are also other good anti-aging
skin remedies that are found in the food we eat: the foods rich in
antioxidants!
Antioxidants: your skin’s natural
protector
Antioxidants are substances that are needed to neutralize
the harmful effects of the free radicals that are produced due to exposure to
pollution, UV rays and other harmful factors. These free radicals are known to
damage the skin cells, causing premature aging. And that’s why having
antioxidants from foods can help protect your skin from the early appearance of
wrinkles as well as make it glow.
o Antioxidants in fruits and
vegetables: Have you ever wondered what gives
vegetables and fruits its range of different colours? Well, it’s all due to the
antioxidants present in them. These valuable antioxidants are necessary for the
maintenance and repair of skin tissue. They also fight free radicals.
Antioxidants are mostly concentrated in spinach, broccolis, cabbages, and in
fruits such as apricots, peaches, melons, plums and citrus fruits.
o Antioxidants in berries: It’s important to note that "berry family"
(strawberries, blueberries, blackberries) has one of the highest, powerful
antioxidant potential due to the presence anthocyanidins that prevent free
radical damage to connective tissues. These help repair and maintain the
integrity of blood vessel walls and limit the effects of premature aging.
o Antioxidants in green tea: The antioxidant properties and the effects of green tea
are due to the presence of powerful polyphenolic antioxidants, also known as
catechins. Green tea has a protective effect on cell membrane and helps reduce
skin cancer.
o Antioxidants in coffee: Few of us know that coffee has an additional benefit other
than being a natural stimulant; and that's its high antioxidant content. The
antioxidants in coffee are known as polyphenols. Studies have shown that a cup
of coffee may have four times the amount of antioxidant in a cup of tea!
o Selenium, also an antioxidant: Though we don’t hear much about it, selenium is one of the
most essential minerals as it preserves tissue elasticity and slows down the
ageing and hardening of tissues caused by oxidation. Many skin creams contain
selenium as a vital ingredient. But we can also get it from food such as
wholegrain cereals, seafood, turkey, garlic and eggs.
There is no argument that facial creams that contain
antioxidants such as vitamins A, E, C and selenium are beneficial for the skin.
It’s also important to note that in combination with the creams, consume a diet
rich in antioxidants for a more youthful look:
o Include a handful of berries as part of your daily fruit
intake or add them on your breakfast cereal.
o To get a healthy variety, think colour. Eat at least five
servings of fruits and vegetables daily.
o Enjoy coffee in moderate amounts: 3-4 cups a day.
o Include turkey and seafood in your weekly meals.
o Replace white bread with whole grain bread.
Other than giving you a youthful, radiant and healthy skin,
these foods provide wonderful benefits for the body as well. So, what you put
on your plate is of similar or even greater importance than what you put on
your face!
Good to remember:
Hydrating the skin from the inside or outside?To
maximize your skin's glow, don't just apply hydrant creams; make sure you also
drink 8-10 glasses of water a day as good hydration reflects positively on your
outer beauty.
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