Foods & Herbs for a Skincare Diet

on Jul6 2011

Your skin, the largest organ of your body, helps regulate your temperature and protect your inner body by forming a protective barrier against the outside elements. Your skin is alive and is constantly regenerating, shedding old cells and producing new ones. Caring for your skin involves more than wearing sunscreen and applying lotions and creams. Diet plays an important part in skin health. By consuming a skin-friendly diet, you may prevent skin disorders and prevent premature skin aging.

FiberDietary fiber, a nondigestible food source, may be beneficial in maintaining clear, blemish-free skin, according to the facts. Fiber, found in whole grains, vegetables and fruits, absorbs water in the digestive system, making fecal matter softer and bulkier. Without adequate fiber, you may suffer from constipation. It reports that constipation hinders your body’s natural waste removal system, potentially resulting in acne and blemishes.Clinical studies are necessary to confirm the benefits of fiber for reducing acne.

Fats and Fatty AcidsMost dieters shun the word, but fats don’t have to be bad for you. The trick is to avoid saturated fats, like butter and coconut oil, and choose beneficial fats that contribute to skin health. We lists flaxseed oil, evening primrose oil and borage oil as potentially beneficial to your skin. Fish and seafood contain omega-3 fatty acids, which may play a role in skin health. The Mediterranean Diet, which uses olive oil in food preparation, is high in essential fatty acids, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center.

Fruits and VegetablesYour mother may have insisted that you eat fruits and vegetables, and she may have been onto something where skin health is concerned, according to “Fitness Magazine.” In an article titled, “The Wrinkle-Free Diet,” the magazine recommends eating pomegranates to keep your skin soft and blueberries to reduce wrinkling. Kale and spinach may help you maintain skin tone and eating watermelon may help your skin stay clear and blemish-free.

HerbsDrinking a daily cup of oolong tea may soothe skin irritation, according to Skin Care Physicians, and “Fitness Magazine” lists green tea as helpful in reducing brown spots on your skin. Research verifying these results is lacking.

Food AllergiesKnowing what foods to avoid may be as beneficial to skin health as knowing which foods to eat, especially if you suffer from a skin disorder like eczema or dermatitis. The website, Skin Care Physicians, advises patients with skin irritation to avoid foods that may trigger a flare up. Common food triggers include milk, eggs, nuts, wheat and soy products, although not everyone with a skin disorder is allergic to these foods.

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