Friday, 31 August 2012

JUNK FOOD = LOUSY SKIN

              POOR FOOD QUALITY  = 
                POOR COMPLEXION

You can't just shove junk food into your face and expect to have a smooth supple skin.

Dull dry complexion is a glaring sign that you're not eating right.


FACE FOODS

A LIST OF 10 FOODS TO EAT THAT WILL GIVE YOU A HEALTHY COMPLEXION     


Avocadoes                   are abundant in essential oils and B complex vitamins.
                                     Niacin (vitamin B3) is especially important for healthy skin.
                                     Niacin is anti-inflammatory, soothes irritated skin and red blotchy skin.

Mangoes                      have more than 80% daily requirement for Vitamin A.
                                    Vitamin A maintains and repairs skin cells, a deficiency will result in a dry
                                    flaky complexion.

Almonds                     almonds have 150% of your daily need for vitamin E.
                                    Vitamin E moisturises dry skin and its antioxidants protect against skin
                                    damage and premature ageing.

Cottage cheese            The selenium in cottage cheese teams up with Vitamin E as a powerful free
                                    radical antioxidant duo.
                                    Plus it protects against skin cancer and fights dandruff.

Aerola cherries           These cherries supply 100% daily requirement of Vitamin C.
                                    Vitamin C fights skin damage and wrinkles.
                                    It also plays a central role in the production of collagen  -   the structural
                                    protein in your skin.

Oysters                       Fights pimples because they're rich in zinc.
                                   The mineral fights sebum production
                                   Zinc helps boost elastin production with the help of Vitamin C.

Baked potato              One baked potato with the skin supplies you with 75% of your daily copper
                                   need.
                                   This essential mineral works with Vitamin C and zinc to produce the elastin
                                   fibres that support skin structure.
                                   Too little copper in your diet can reduce your skin's ability to heal and cause it
                                   to become rigid and lifeless.

Mushrooms                Riboflavin  -  Vitamin B2 is involved in tissue mantainence and repair and
                                   improves skin blemishes caused by rosacea.

Flaxseed Oil               is one of the best sources of this essential fatty acid.  This hydrates the skin
                                   and also dilutes sebum and unclog pores that otherwise lead to acne.

Wheat germ               is a good source of Biotin, a B vitamin that's crucial to skin health.
                                   A mild biotin deficiency can cause dermatitis -  a condition characterised by
                                   itchy scaly skin.
   

  

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