Diet and Beautiful Skin A clear, blemish free and glowing skin is desirable to every woman. “You are what you eat”- A well balanced diet is key to healthy skin and healthy body. An imbalance in nutrition and poor eating habits can cause damage to skin. Many people starve themselves in order to achieve petite body but with time, their skin loses the glow and looks dull.

For Healthy Skin Diet consider these tips-

Proper Hydration Human body consists of approximately 60% of water. Water is indispensable constituent of the body. Lack of water in body can cause tissue dehydration and functional disorders. Skin is no exception. Water keeps the body hydrated and maintains the skin elasticity. Essential Nutrients Vitamin A, Vit C, Vit E, Omega-3 fatty acid and trace elements like Zinc, Copper, selenium are crucial for healthy skin.

 Vitamins-

1. Vitamin C is a powerful antioxidant that fights skin ageing as it plays role in body’s natural collagen synthesis. Ample intake of Vitamin C reduces the appearance of wrinkles and also repair the skin. You can add citrus fruits, bell pepper, broccoli, spinach in diet for Vitamin C.
2. Vitamin E helps in reducing the damage which is caused by harmful UV rays. It protects the skin against aging, inflammation and sun damage. Also, it prevents dark spots.
3. Vitamin A promotes production of new skin cells and prevents breakouts. It minimises fine lines and wrinkles and being an antioxidant, help destruct the growth of free radicals.

Healthy Fat-

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats such as Omega 3 in fish, avocado, nuts work as natural moisturiser and improves skin elasticity.

Trace elements-

Copper aids in improving skin elasticity and maintain barrier function. Zinc removes oil and clears bacteria, making skin acne free.

Choose an appropriate cream or  moisturizing lotion –

Always choose a correct cosmetic for your skin. First, make a habit to read the ingredients of cream or gel that you are going to apply on your skin. Don’t get influenced by popular brand name. Choose the product having herbal extract more than 60% and with minimum chemicals and use Paraben free cosmetics. Always remember, skin is yours so choose the products wisely. “Be good to your skin, you wear it every day for whole life” Go for herbal, Go for Paraben free, Sleep drink and eat healthy and shine like a star.