6 Foods For A Younger Looking Skin

The following list of foods will not actually make you 10 years younger, as you might have estimated. However these Superfoods, if eaten regularly will have a wonderful refreshing effect on your skin and make you look and feel younger.

Besides this effect they also slow down aging, not only of the skin cell but also of many vital organs in your body. So eat or apply the following foods on your skin to feel better and look younger:

STRAWBERRIES
A cup of strawberries delivers about 150 percent of the daily recommended amount of vitamin C and eating more vitamin-C rich foods may help to ward off wrinkles and dryness.

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TOMATOES
Do you know Tomatoes is regarded as the world’s healthiest food! Tomatoes get their red hue from lycopene, a carotenoid that may help to keep your skin smooth.

Researchers found that those who had higher skin concentrations of lycopene had smoother skin. Consuming more tomatoes may also protect your skin from sunburn. You can also get lycopene from pink grapefruit, carrots, watermelon, guava and red peppers.

TUNA
Tuna and other omega 3 rich fish, such as salmon and sardines also help keep your skin looking youthful and prevent skin cancer. Omega-3 fats in fatty fish, has been shown to preserve collagen, a fibrous protein that keeps skin firm. EPA in combination with the other omega-3 in fish helps to prevent skin cancer by reducing inflammatory compounds that can promote tumor growth.

Aim to eat two servings of fatty fish each week: not only are the omega-3s good for your skin, they’re good for your heart too.

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COCOA
Cocoa contains a type of flavonoid called epicatechin (so do tea and red wine). It has proven to improve skin texture. Researchers explained that epicatechin increased blood flow to the skin, boosting nutrient and oxygen supply, the both factors are essential for keeping skin healthy.

OLIVE OIL
Olive oil is a powerful antioxidant and you can consume it in an uncooked form or apply it directly on your skin, to quickly see great result.

WATERMELON
Watermelon is an excellent source of anti-oxidants. It aids to fight the free radicals which are considered responsible for the occurrence of age spots and wrinkles. Watermelon is efficient in preventing your skin from these damages.

Watermelon is also loaded with Vitamin A that assists to reduce the size of pores on your skin and subsequently, reduce excessive secretion of oil.

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