Our skin is the body’s largest organ and needs to be cared for. An easy way to stay healthy is to add these foods to your daily diet. Their natural vitamins, minerals and proteins will help make your skin lovely and keep it that way.

Chocolate

Eating a few pieces of at least 70% cocoa will help with skin hydration and firming.

yogurt

The protein from milk (yogurt contains twice the amount of milk) helps make skin firmer.

Pomegranate

They contain polyphenol antioxidants that can regulate skin blood flow leading to healthy redness.

walnut

Their omega-3 fatty acids provide skin elasticity. They also contain copper which boots up skin collagen for softness.

Peppers

Yellow and orange vegetables contain carotenoids which help with sun sensitivity and wrinkles in crow’s feet.

Sunflower seed

The seeds have vitamin E which moisturizes and brightens the skin.

Red beans

Kidney beans contain zinc, which is the main ingredient used to clear acne.

Soya bean

Soy contains minerals and proteins that even out skin tone.

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is known to lower blood sugar, which can be a explanation for acne if it’s unstable. It also has vitamins that will help improve wrinkles.

Green tea

Green tea has the antioxidant EGCG which can soothe skin redness.

Strawberry

Strawberries contain vitamin C, which is known to help with wrinkles.

Olive oil

Olive oil has antioxidants and anti-inflammatories for smooth and glowing skin.

Pumpkin

Pumpkin seeds contain carotene which heals wrinkles. They even have vitamins C, E, A and enzymes that clean the skin.

Nettle

These leaves can act as an anti-inflammatory and help clear up eczema and acne.

Dark berries

Berries have skin cleansing antioxidants.

Candy

Peppermint is an acne cleanser.

Tomato

Tomatoes have vitamin C, which helps make skin firm. Lycopene which causes a red color can even help skin circulation.

Watercress

Watercress has antioxidants and minerals, manganese, carotene and potassium which are all cleansing and nourishing.

Fennel

Fennel removes excess fluids and toxins from the body and reduces swelling.

Brown rice

Brown rice helps blood sugar levels, like oatmeal, which can cause acne if it is unstable. It also has B vitamins, protein, selenium and magnesium which can help clear skin.