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Your Healthy Skin Shopping List

Try incorporating some of these foods as part of your healthy diet plan and you’ll soon start to notice some improvements. Natural beauty can easily be achieved if you pay attention to the foods you eat, so start eating your way to healthy skin now! 

Try these fabulous foods for healthy skin

Let's take a look at some of the best foods to include as part of your healthy diet - consider it your natural beauty shopping list!

- Almonds - almonds are a great source of vitamin E, which is one of the most important nutrients if you want gorgeous, healthy skin. Almonds also contain a fabulous enzyme called catalase, which can help to prevent hydrogen peroxide from building up in your hair follicles - a process which can cause your luscious locks to turn grey!
Almonds, when used as an ingredient in a body scrub, can help to promote healthy skin due to their fabulous exfoliating properties - use ground almonds in a mix of virgin coconut oil and apply to problem areas where the skin can become rough, such as on your knees or your elbows.

- Avocados - avocados can help to keep your skin hydrated, and they’re a super source of essential fatty acids and antioxidants that can help to combat the effects of damaging free radicals. By including avocados as part of your healthy diet your skin will appear smoother and healthier looking.

- Blueberries - we all know that UV rays from the sun can cause skin damage; blueberries are a tasty treat that you should incorporate into your healthy diet plan because they contain high levels of anthocyanines, powerful antioxidants that can help to protect us from the effects of UV exposure.

- Fish - including plenty of fish in your diet is a great way to help promote natural beauty and healthy skin, because it contains lots of essential fatty acids (EFAs) and peptides. These essential nutrients provide valuable support for skin structure, so serve up a yummy fish dish today!

- Green leafy vegetables - tasty and full of nutrients, green leafy vegetables can help to promote healthy skin by combating the signs of ageing. The nutrients contained in this type of food help to keep the skin hydrated and retain its elasticity.

- Green tea - green tea is a great alternative to caffeine-packed tea and coffee. Its high levels of antioxidants will help to protect you from sun damage - one of the biggest threats to healthy skin. 

- Seeds - Seeds are a good source of vitamin E which helps to keep your hair and skin healthy and in good condition. Sunflower and pumpkin seeds also contain high levels of zinc, which can help skin conditions such as acne, rosacea, psoriasis and eczema. Copper is also found in useful amounts in seeds, and this mineral is essential in helping the body to produce collagen, which is vital for healthy skin.

- Strawberries - by incorporating strawberries into your healthy diet, not only will you get a delicious treat, but you're also be giving your body a great boost of vitamin C, which is vital for the production of collagen, which helps skin to stay supple and healthy, thickens hair and helps your nails to stay strong. Strawberries also contain the antioxidant, ellagic acid, which will help to prevent your skin from dehydrating.
 You can also use strawberries as a natural beauty product, by blending them with chilled, plain yoghurt and a few drops of lemon juice - spread the mixture over your face, leave it for 15-20 minutes and then rinse off with clean water.

- Sweet potatoes - another fabulous addition to your healthy diet and natural beauty regime, sweet potatoes contain carotenoids, a fabulous pigment which can help to protect your skin from UV damage. Sweet potatoes also contain beta-carotene, which is converted by the body into vitamin A. Vitamin A is an essential nutrient for maintaining healthy skin and repairing damage.

- Virgin coconut oil – coconut oil is easily absorbed by the skin and has great smoothing and soothing properties. Perfect for dry, rough skin, coconut oil can offer relief to sufferers of eczema and psoriasis. 

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