Yummy Skin Care: Food To Cure Skin
Problems
Published On : Tuesday, Sept 21,
2009
 Food
has long been used for making skin products. Eye creams have been
infused with the green tea and moisturizers have been enhanced with
different kinds of fruits, more exotic ones are considered to be
better. These products are not only expensive but their results are
also no better than eating the foods instead of applying them on
your skin. In some cases, the results may even be worse. Here are
some examples of natural treatments for common skin conditions:
Acne:
There are 3 remedies that help in clearing up acne in a natural way.
Vitamin A, Vitamin E and selenium. Vitamin E and selenium have to be
taken together which means that taking only one of the two will not
be able to deliver the desired results. Selenium is abundantly
available in mushrooms, barley and seafood while Vitamin E is high
in green leafy vegetables and almonds. Consuming too much of
selenium may cause serious side effects like hair loss, depression
and anxiety. Experts recommend consuming not more than 400 mg per
day but you might have to consult your doctor for appropriate
content in your case.
Researchers and doctors have always known the positive results of
Vitamin A on the human skin. It is necessary for hormone balance and
skin repair. It can also be helpful in reducing the visibility of
scars made by acne. Spinach, sweet potatoes and carrots are some of
the best sources of Vitamin A.
Age Lines:
Antioxidants neutralize the free radicals that damage the cells and
that is why, they work as the best protectors from wrinkles.
Different food items contain different types of antioxidants and
each of them play different role in keeping the human skin young and
fresh. Antioxidants that are present in green tea are hugely
successful in correcting and preventing age damage. Try drinking at
least a cup of green tea every day. Red wine, dark chocolate and
berries are also rich sources of antioxidants.
Skin Damaged Due To Sun:
Omega-3 fatty acids and antioxidants are helpful in clearing up the
sun spots and even reduce the risks of skin cancer. For those who
have dark spots on their face or with melanoma family history, it is
advice to increase the amount of broccoli, salmon and avocados. It
is also found that tea and coffee can be particularly beneficial to
prevent skin cancer. Researchers said that the antioxidants present
in coffee bind to the pre-cancerous cells and get them repaired
before they actually become cancerous. |
