Everyone wants to have beautiful, healthy glowing skin but does everyone know what it takes to get glowing skin?

A healthy skin needs certain nutrients as well as moisture and protection that helps the skin maintain elasticity and repair worn-out tissues to look young, beautiful and glowing.

This article will focus on the foods right there in your kitchen that you didn’t realise have an effect on your skin. So if you are a DIY personal or you don’t just have the money for expensive treatments and creams, this might just be your breakthrough!

1. Tomatoes 

Tomatoes

When people think of tomatoes especially in places like Nigeria, what comes to mind is either a smoking pot of jollof rice or hot delicious stew but tomatoes are more than just sauces, salads and stews, they are agents of healthy, glowing skin.

Tomatoes contain Vitamin C and Lycopene. While Vitamin C which is important for collagen production helps to maintain a firm and youthful looking skin, Lycopene which is an antioxidant helps to protect your skin against environmental harshness and pollutants as well as protect the skin from UV damage.

This results in a more elastic, firm skin with reduced fine lines and prevents premature aging and sun damage.

2. Fatty Fish (e.g Salmon and Mackerel)

Fatty Fish

Fatty fish are commonly only associated with being high in omega-3s  acids alone but their effect not just on the health but the skin needs to be paid more attention.

Fatty Fish contain a high amount of Omega-3 acid and Vitamin D. Omega-3 helps to ensure the skin remains moisturized while Vitamin D regulates skin cell growth and repair.

These nutrients helps to reduce skin inflammation especially for people with skin challenges like acne, eczema and rosacea. By keeping the skin firmer and locking in more moisture, you get a glowing, firm skin with less fine lines and wrinkles.

3. Sweet Potatoes 

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet Potatoes especially in a country like Nigeria has been limited to simple side dishes but sweet potatoes are packed with essential nutrients that are essential for glowing skin.

Sweet Potatoes are packed with beta-carotene which are a form of Vitamin A. Vitamin A helps to maintain cell turnover and regeneration of skin cells which helps to maintain smooth, clear skin.

When sweet potatoes are a constant part of your diet, it helps to reduce dry, flaky skin as well as regulating a smooth skin with even tones and reduces acne and pore blockage.

4. Bell Peppers 

Bell Peppers

Have you ever thought that there could be more to bell peppers other than their being colourful elements in a pot of fried rice?

Well, Bell Peppers are more than just colourful vegetables for salads and pots of rice, they contain very important ingredients that could transform your skin with time. Bell Peppers are packed with Vitamin C and Beta-carotene which help with collagen production, regulate skin health and defend the skin from UV damage.

These nutrients help to maintain skin firmness and structure and to prevent sun damage which could result to pigmentation, aging and wrinkling thus creating a brighter, glowing skin.

5. Avocados 

Avocados

Avocados are more than just fruits that are added to sandwiches, they contain so much nutritional benefits for both the health and the skin.

Avocados contain Vitamin E and healthy fats especially monounsaturated fats. While Vitamin E which is an antioxidant defends the skin from oxidative damage, healthy fats help to regulate skin elasticity and maintain skin moisture.

This leads to a more moisturized skin that is neither dry or flaky. It also protects the skin from inflammation, environmental damage and helps the skin heal faster after an injury.

6. Watermelons 

Watermelons

Watermelons are high in water content, Vitamin C and Lycopene. It’s high water content feature ensures the skin is hydrated and retain moisture, Vitamin C regulates collagen production while Lycopene protects the skin from the sun.

This results in smooth, hydrated and plump looking skin that is protected from sun’s damage and a skin that doesn’t age quickly.

Adding these foods to your diet has tremendous effect on your skin. From protecting from UV and sun damage, to regulating cell and collagen production to improving hydration, these foods would leave your skin looking young, vibrant, firm and would help you look beautiful for a long time.

So the next time when you eat sweet potatoes, bell peppers, avocados or even tomatoes, keep in mind that you are doing your skin well and it would thank you for it!

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