It’s time to talk skin. While the products you use for the transitioning weather conditions are helpful, there are natural and less expensive alternatives that will have your skin thriving without breaking the bank.
Foods That Will Keep Your Skin Thriving & Glowing This Season
Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O., an Osteopathic Physician board certified in family medicine, anti-aging medicine and chelation therapy suggests incorporating the following foods into your diet to help your skin glow and remain healthy this season:
1. Olive Oil helps to provide your skin with healthy, unsaturated fats with anti-aging benefits. It is rich in vitamin E, and can be used to treat and prevent dry skin naturally.
2. Avocado contains fats which help to lubricate the skin and protect it from damage, and also promote clear, youthful skin. Avocados also contain anti-aging foods properties.
3. Oatmeal contains a large number of antioxidants, along with vitamins and minerals that improve skin health. The fibers in oatmeal also help slough away dead skin and prevent redness when applied topically.
4. Sweet Potatoes are a great source of vitamin A, which help to lock in moisture, give your skin a healthy glow and protect it from damage.
5. Carrots contain the carotenoids beta carotene and lycopene—both of which help shield your skin against UV damage.
6. Grapefruit contains carotenoid, which will make your skin smooth. When buying grapefruit, opt for one with a red-pinkish hue because these colors are from lycopene and it means the fruits are loaded with carotenoids. People who have higher concentration of lycopene have smoother skin.
Foods That Will Keep Your Skin Thriving & Glowing This Season
7. Broccoli contains vitamin C which synthesizes collagen, a protein that keeps the skin firm helping to protect from wrinkles.
8. Spinach and dark, leafy greens like kale are filled with iron, omega-4 fatty acids and vitamins A, B and E, which protect skin and improve your immune system. The phytochemicals and folates also help hydrate skin and keep it healthy.
9. Coconut Oil is rich in fats and helps provide lubrication and also help prevent acne thanks to their antibacterial and anti-fungal properties.
-CC, DO
Dr. Christopher Calapai, D.O. is an Osteopathic Physician board certified in family medicine, and anti-aging medicine. Proclaimed as the “The Stem Cell Guru” by the New York Daily News, Dr. Calapai is a leader in the field of stem cell therapy in the U.S.
5 comments
I knew carrots were good for the eyes, but never knew it had benefits to the skin as well! Wow! And I love sweet potatoes, and miss eating them, since I haven’t had those in a while.
I love using coconut oil as a moisturizer but I don’t really eat it that much, interesting to know it’s really healthy!
I always drink water to keep my skin smooth and healthy but I sometimes have products that I use for my skin to balance it out. Also, I love avocado so this is something new! I might go out and buy oatmeal because I’ve been craving them for a while but I guess this is a good excuse to go out and buy a box. Thanks for sharing!
This is great! I’ve been big on taking better care of my skin lately, so this was a great read!
Great post. Never knew there were so many foods that were beneficial to the skin!