Here at Faces, our beauty advice starts from the inside out. The best beauty advice includes many facets of your life – especially your diet. We truly believe what’s in your kitchen is some of the best medicine for creating the gorgeous, glowing skin you crave. But what foods should you eat? And which should you avoid to get the most amazing skin possible?
Boost up the Omega 3’s
Foods like walnuts and salmon that are high in omega-3 fatty acids help add extra hydration to the skin while lowering inflammation. If you need a little more flavor, add squeeze some lemon over the meal. This creates a more youthful and vibrant appearance!
Pass on Dessert
Unfortunately, sugar may be a hidden strain on your skincare beauty routine. “Eating tons of sugar forms advanced glycation end products cause protein fibers in the body to become stiff and malformed.” says Dendy Engelman, dermatologic surgeon. So, if you find yourself in need of a sugar fix, go for a berry and yogurt salad instead, as berries like strawberries are known to help improve complexion and the yogurt has serious skin-firming agents that prevent wrinkles.
Start Each Day With A Green Smoothie
We recommend starting each day with a smoothie stocked full of greens and vegetables. Some of the best ingredients to include are raw spinach, fresh ginger, blueberries, and lemon. These ingredients each have healing factors and help to promote healthy bodies. Use food as medicine to heal yourself from the inside out – you will be shocked at how well your skin responds to this healthy breakfast each morning.
Good News: Daily Doses of Dark Chocolate!
Cocoa is a hydrating element, which makes skin firm and supple. Dark chocolate also has a high level of antioxidants like flavonols. For maximum skin benefits, eat dark chocolate that’s 70% cacao or more. But keep in mind – this isn’t an excuse to load up on more sugar (Remember, we already warned you about that one!) as a small serving of a few small squares a day is just enough.
Skip the Refined Carbs
Foods high on the glycemic index are known to cause those annoying breakouts. This happens because refined carbs cause a sugar spike in your blood that rushes hormones through the body – wreaking havoc on your skin.
If you want more tips on how certain foods could impact your specific skin’s appearance, ask one of our talented experts here at Faces! Our team of licensed estheticians has an enormous amount of knowledge about the true science of skincare. We can’t wait to share more of our tips and expertise with you!
