The state of our epidermis is partly a reflection of our diet. Tired, hollow features and a crumpled face like parchment can be a sign of bad eating reflexes. We review the food bases for glowing skin.
We eat colorful
For a golden complexion, we consume foods rich in beta-carotene or pro vitamin A whose antioxidant properties protect the skin from free radicals. Beta-carotene also contributes to a beautiful complexion by promoting the synthesis of melanin, a pigment made by our skin cells. How to benefit from its benefits in the diet? We stock up on colorful fruits and vegetables: carrots, oranges, lamb’s lettuce, broccoli, melon, …
We consume protein
Keratin and collagen are proteins essential for building skin cells. It is logical that we need to draw proteins from our food in order to promote good cell regeneration. Choice of: animal protein (preferably white meat, fish, egg) or vegetable (lentils, chickpeas, buckwheat, quinoa, tempeh, etc.).
The dietician’s tip: we vary the vegetable proteinsand different combinations are made to provide the body with a good quality protein. For example: whole grains (or seeds) + legumes (for example brown rice + kidney beans; whole wheat + soybeans)
The diversification of vegetable proteins provides good proteins but also fibers and iron.
We can also add oilseeds (almonds, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc.) which are also sources of protein but also provide essential fatty acids, key elements that participate, like proteins, in the maintenance, resistance and elasticity of skin cells.
We limit sugar and bad fat
Exit white sandwich bread, pasta, pizza, sweets and cakes … These food products are packed with rapid sugar and are therefore to be limited as much as possible, even more when you have problematic skin, because they trigger an inflammatory process and promote the appearance of pimples.
Ditto for products rich in fat (red meat, cold meats, etc.) and alcohol (just like stress!) Which create a oxidative stress in cells and blur the complexion.
Anti-pimple nudges
Certain foods help fight the inflammation that causes acne: turmeric, cinnamon, oilseeds, dark chocolate.
If you are a fan of “golden milk”, the healthy drink of the moment that combines vegetable drink and turmeric, we make sure not to drink it every day because in excess, turmeric can tint the teeth.
The natural cosmetics can supplement this beautiful skin nourishment. On the side of essential oils, some of them such as ravintsaraand the tea tree(tea tree) play an effective anti-inflammatory role in countering pimples.
Red clay is also interesting for restoring radiance to the complexion, we can take advantage of its benefits by mask (see our cosmetic red clay mask recipe). As for vegetable oil, carrots are a great ally for good looks, whether applied pure (organic oily macerate) or diluted in its usual day cream.
Thanks to Alexandra Fernandez, dietician at the Hélianthal Thalazur thalassotherapy center in Saint-Jean-de-Luz (64).
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