Want fabulous looking skin? Of course you do, who doesn’t. The best way to do it is to nourish the skin from the inside out. The beauty industry has told us to apply skin products onto the skin, nourishing from the outside in. Although some nutrients soak into the skin, with different environmental and lifestyle factors the skin care products become ineffective.  That’s why it’s important to put foods for healthy skin on your plate everyday. Everything you eat becomes a part of your body. The healthier the food you consume, the better your body and your skin will look. By eating a balanced diet you can reduce the appearance of wrinkles, prevent acne, improve your skin texture and complexion and have beautiful, glowing youthful skin. Feed your skin these foods to have clearer, smoother, younger looking skin.

1. Avocados- Avocados are a great food for the skin. They are rich in essential oils, fatty acids and vitamins. The fatty acids in avocados are monounsaturated fats, which are healthy fats but should be eaten in moderation. Healthy fats and oils keep the skin hydrated and give it a plump and youthful look. Avocados are filled with B complex vitamins, which nourish the skin. Avocados are filled with niacin, vitamin B3. Niacin is important for healthy skin because it is an anti-inflammatory, which soothes irritated, red and blotchy skin. Avocados are also full of biotin, another B complex vitamin. Biotin prevents dry skin, hair and nails. Avocados also contain antioxidants vitamin E and C. These antioxidants stop free radicals from damaging skin cells, which keeps skin looking young.

2. Pomgranates- Although pomegranates only have a short growing season, their fruit and juice are a great skin protectant. Pomegranates are loaded with polyphenol antioxidants, which fight free radicals and decrease the signs of aging. One antioxidant is anthocyanins, which strengthens the blood vessels in the skin. By strengthening the blood vessels more oxygen, nutrients and blood flow to the skin giving you a rosy complexion. Pomegranates also contain the antioxidant vitamin C, which helps to create more collagen the basic structure of our skin. Vitamin C also speeds up the healing of damaged skin cells.