Blog / Therapies

24 Jul 2018

5 Skin Superfoods to eat this Winter

Winter brings a unique set of challenges for our skin, like cold dry air and lack of humidity that can irritate and dry our skin. We also spend more time inside in winter using indoor heating which can further add to the irritation. It is important to adapt our skin care routine in winter, but we can also use diet to help us to maintain glowing skin throughout the cold season.
What we eat provides the nutrients and building blocks for healthy skin. Here are 5 delicious skin superfoods that you should eat during winter for smooth, glowing and supple skin.

Sweet potatoes are a rich source of the antioxidant carotene which the body uses to convert to vitamin A, an important skin vitamin that speeds up skin renewal and decreases dryness and flaking.

Dark leafy green vegetables like spinach provide many of the nutrients needed for healthy skin cells, like vitamin A and vitamin C. It is also a good source of antioxidants which protect the skin from signs of premature ageing. You can add spinach to your smoothies, juices, salads, stir-fry and stews.

Broccoli is a healthy skin superfood in winter as it contains vitamins A and C which stimulate collagen production and protect the skin cell membranes. Its content of B vitamins help to reduce the dry, flaky skin that often occurs in winter.

Eating avocado in winter will help to hydrate and soothe dry and irritated skin as it is a good source of vitamins A, C and E and monounsaturated fats.

Olive oil is rich in vitamins A and E and fatty acids which hydrate the skin and keep it soft and supple. You can easily add it to your diet by drizzling it on salads and vegetables.


Source
https://www.eatthis.com/foods-to-combat-winter-skin/