The adage “you are what you eat” still rings true to this day. Since your skin is the largest organ in your body – the health of your skin depends a lot on your dietary strategy. We want to make sure you are eating the right foods to ensure healthy and glowing skin. Here are some of our favorite “superfood” ideas, so you know which ones are the best for optimal skin health.

Foods to Eat for Healthy Skin

We’re organizing this according to skin condition. So, if you’re dealing with challenges related to acne, dry skin, or oily skin – these are the foods we recommend.

Acne
Many acne sufferers unfortunately eat a lot of high-glycemic grains. Acne can be aggravated by sugary breakfast cereals, white bread, cake, doughnuts, and other items that are hard to digest. When you put a strain on your digestive system, your skin absorbs much of the damage – leaving you with more acne, rashes, eczema, and so forth.

You can quickly reverse this trend by switching to low-glycemic grains – such as whole wheat, oatmeal, oat bran and rice bran cereals, brown rice, and sweet potatoes. These are some of the best foods you can eat if you want to reduce acne and have more energy, without loading yourself with dubious carbs.

Dry Skin
The best way to combat dry skin is to drink lots of water, and deliberately avoid the temptation of sodas, fruit drinks, and alcohol. In addition, there are many superfoods that can assist with rehydration, especially avocados. Yes, guacamole is a veritable superfood because it contains lots of healthy saturated fat. Also try avocado oil – it’s one of the best cooking oils because of its natural hydrating properties, vitamins, and high cooking temperature. Another excellent (and delicious) superfood is watermelon. It will instantly increase skin hydration and is packed with electrolytes.

Oily Skin
Experts believe one of the best ways to combat oily skin is to increase Vitamin A consumption. This nutrient may not be as familiar as Vitamin D or Vitamin C, but it’s a big deal if you want to reduce excessive oil production from the sebum glands. Which foods contain lots of Vitamin A? We suggest all leafy greens, salmon, tuna, eggs, cantaloupe, and especially mango. These foods provide amazing health benefits, and you’ll see noticeable improvements right away with your skin.

Always Prioritize Antioxidants!
Antioxidants are essential to any diet, regardless of your skin type or predisposition to challenges with your skin. Antioxidants will cleanse your system of toxins and impurities. Foods that are rich in antioxidants include tomatoes, spinach, blueberries, green tea, and dark chocolate. Also, by mixing leafy greens with healthy fat and proteins you can build energy, keep your digestion normal, and give yourself the best opportunity for gorgeous skin.

If you want to achieve youthful and glowing, healthy and radiant skin, we also recommend shopping around for skin care products at Colibri Day Spa & Beauty Shop. You can learn more about everything we offer by contacting us at 941-800-1818.