Feel Beautiful From The Inside 🦋
7 Foods That Enhance Beauty From The Inside
A lot of commercial skin care products (which are expensive AF 💸) will boast of nutrients such as vitamin C 🍊, hyaluronic acid, vitamin E, collagen etc. A lot of those nutrients can be found in their most natural 🌿 and pure form in the foods we eat.
I don’t judge those who invest in products 🧴 to take care of themselves, that’s great! It’s also awesome that makeup brands💄 are now including these nutrients in their products that they expect people to put on their skin.
I have found throughout the years that natural 🌲 is the best way to go. I am not including recipes because I think incorporating these foods raw, blended with water 🌊or soaked is the best way to go.
Hyaluronic acid
In the beauty industry the word Hyaluronic Acid is all the buzz 🐝….. so what is it really?
It is responsible for supporting skin cell renewal, for increasing skin elasticity, for boosting collagen production, and for keeping our skin plump 😀, soft & smooth.
Hyaluronic Acid works by binding and holding water🌊 ( 1 gm of HA can hold 6 liters of water), and by improving the moisture of our skin, HA gives it a more youthful appearance making it soft and supple.
As we get older the levels of HA production start decreasing and the best way to add it back to your body naturally is by consuming it!
Root Vegetables
The vegetables that contain the highest amounts of Hyaluronic Acid are root vegetables, whose high levels of magnesium allows the body to synthesize an even greater amount of hyaluronic than what is ordinarily given from other vegetables.
Potatoes, sweet potatoes 🍠, carrots 🥕, and lotus roots, amongst others, and are loaded with hyaluronic acid.
Soy products : Soy Milk, Tofu , Tempeh, Edmame
The estrogen contained in soy and soy products raises hyaluronic acid levels. Tofu, soy milk 🥛 , soy sauce, soy pasta, and soy yogurt are packed with isoflavones, which is what raises your estrogen levels and in turn, your hyaluronic acid levels.
Green Leafy Veggies
Foods like leafy greens🥬 contain magnesium, which is a necessary catalyst to help with HA production in the body. Other foods that are high in magnesium include avocado 🥑, nuts, fruits and seeds. Salads/Juices 🥗 loaded with all these ingredients are a great way to boost magnesium content while getting your fair share of other nutrients along with it as well.
Read Full https://www.littlebitesofbeauty.com/skin-natural-hyaluronic-acid/
Fat & Protein
Healthy Fats such as Omega 3 fatty acids are important keep the skin fresh , hydrated and supple 🤗
Sources of healthy fats are Walnuts (Rich in Omega3 fatty acids), Avocados🥑 etc
Coconut Oil / Almonds
Coconut oil 🌴helps reduce inflammation ,Keeps your skin hydrated can help preserve its function as a barrier to keep out bacteria 🦠, promote the healing of scars and maintain overall skin integrity.
The anti-inflammatory & antibacterial 🦠 properties of coconut 🥥oil and its components could help treat acne.
Almonds are high in Vitamin B (riboflavin and niacin) and zinc, which contribute to the maintenance of healthy skin and are rich in vitamin E – an antioxidant nutrient that may help neutralise damaging free radicals in the body and is often used in skin health products. They are rich in protein which is vital for hair & skin health.
Vitamin C
Vitamin C is needed to produce collagen that strengthens the capillaries that supply the skin. Vitamin C is also a super antioxidant. It is needed to support the immune system 💪, promote radiant skin and help blemishes heal properly
Citrus Fruits :
Citrus fruits 🍊 like oranges and grapefruits are very high in Vitamin C and also contain naringenin which help us retain Hylaronic acid.
Blood Flow
Promoting blood circulation 💉 in the face helps you look younger and make your skin softer and more radiant.
Black berries / Beets
Blackberries are known to promote new blood cell formation and purify the blood 🩸. They are high in nutrients, including phenolic compounds with an antioxidant capacity significantly higher than vitamins C🍊 or E.
Beetroot juice 🌱 acts a great blood purifier, which is key in keeping your skin glowing and healthy. Beet juice 🌱 supplements improve oxygen flow in muscle tissue, stimulate blood flow and increase nitric oxide levels.
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/foods-that-increase-blood-flow#section7
HYDRATION 🌊
When you drink enough water, the cells in every part of your body get hydrated through the blood. The skin also gets hydrated 💦, even as the impurities and toxins get flushed out at the cellular level.
Coconut 🥥Water/ Rose Water🌹 / Just Water
Coconut 🥥 water is the clear, watery liquid naturally present inside a coconut (not to be confused with coconut milk, which contains both coconut water and coconut meat). It's made up of mostly water 💧 (94%, to be exact) along with vitamin C , electrolytes, and a small amount of carbohydrates which flush out toxins and help keep skin glowing and youthful.
Rose 🌹 Water has anti-aging benefits, healing scars and skin irritation. It also helps maintain the skin's pH balance, and also controls excess oil, It is a great cleanser and aids in removing oil and dirt 💩accumulated in clogged pores & yes you can drink it!
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder and as long as you can see in yourself the true , most pure (not perfect) version of yourself. As long as you can see who you are and *appreciate* yourself and appreciate your presence you will see your beauty and so will all of us 😊.
Appreciate yourself always.
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