Have you ever heard the phrase; "You are what you eat”? This refers to what we consume in our diet and how we feel about our health generally.  

Well, now this phrase can relate to beauty and skincare as well since research over the past few years has proven that there indeed is a connection between adequate nutrition and our skin health.

There are foods that helps skin glow, along with the right essential nutrients, and minerals that can give you that glowing skin look we all crave. Better food selection also wards off blemishes and lessen your chances for premature aging.

Here are 12 "Superfoods" that will help enhance the natural glow of your skin.

1. Blueberries 

Blueberries make the top of our list for glowing skin foods since it is the most nutrient-dense of all superfoods.   We bet you may not know this fact, but they are naturally purple due to a plant element indicative of a high antioxidant capacity.

Want to eat away fine lines and wrinkles?  Then stockpile those blueberries.  Blueberries’ natural properties help combat the signs of premature aging. 

Blueberries also offer these other health benefits:

• Betters blood flow/circulation. 
• Helps flush out free radicals, and toxins from your skin.

Put them in your yogurt, cereal, or make a smoothie.  Don’t like the taste of blueberries, no biggie you can still get the skin glowing benefits by simply applying about of half cup of smashed blueberries of mixed with yogurt.  

How do you like your blueberries?

This is one superfood that is a mini fountain of youth that tastes delicious and doesn’t cost you your life savings. 

 

2. Salmon 

Salmon is made up of three omega fatty acids, that which are fundamental nutriments for maintaining your skin health. Also, these acids provide super hydration for even the driest skin, weird, right?  

Another health and skin benefit that salmon can do is protect your skin from too much sun exposure. No, you don’t rub a piece of salmon all over your body.  There are anti-inflammatory elements in salmon that help the body fight free radicals by generating antioxidants as protection.

Besides being an okay tasting food for your skin, salmon is terrific brain food. Salmon helps your brain by bettering your cognitive functions.  Salmon seems like a glowing skin win.  Now get past the taste with great spices.

 

3. Avocado 

Avocado is a one-of-a-kind fruit. Wait, what?  Did we say fruit?  Yes, you read that right. An avocado is a fruit, not a veggie like many people think.  Avocados are made up of healthy carbohydrates and fats. The list of skin and health benefits is endless when it comes to avocados. That has made it the King Kong of all “superfoods.” Healthy fats, essential vitamins, and minerals help with your skin’s protection from the harmful elements from the outside, i.e., pollution, free radicals, overexposure to the sun, and hazards of UV rays.

Ready to wave goodbye to your arsenal of anti-aging skincare products you have been collecting? We mean using for what seems like eons and pick up an avocado.  Antioxidants from avocados will keep your skin nourished and healthy.

Pollutions are one of the main reasons for drab and dull skin; however, if you consume just ONE avocado daily, your skin will win the lottery in hydration. Elements inside the avocado act as a natural exfoliant and shed dead skin, while vitamin E soothes and softens your skin.

 

4. Spinach 

Just ask Popeye the sailorman, and he will tell you that spinach possesses excellent health benefits the has even more miraculous benefits for your skin.  These leafy greens are packed with magnesium, folate, vitamins, and beta carotene, that help restore damaged skin. 

Take out your NutriBullet and make a green juice or whip up a mask; whichever method you choose, spinach will not disappoint. 

This green leafy goodness is fantastic for hair and other tissues of your body as well.

If you have oily skin and are prone to breakouts, consuming spinach frequently will help your skin get rid trapped dirt and oil in your skin’s pores.  Antioxidants in spinach combat the sign of premature aging, help to aid skin issues, and will protect your skin from overexposure to damaging UV rays from the sun.

Got dehydrated skin? Then you guessed it, consuming spinach will detox and cleanse your skin while reducing inflammation, lessen dark circles and repair and hydrate drab skin.

A quick face mask would be using spinach with milk, honey, and gram flour to make a fantastic mask for achieving glowing skin results.

 

5. Kale 

Kale is a power packed superfood with vitamin C. Yes, a bit hard to comprehend since when you think of vitamin C you envision the colors of orange or yellow, or citrus fruits. Kale combines the magic of antioxidants and vitamin C to enhance your vision and be a super duo to shiny hair and healthy glowing skin. Kale does contain very little fat, but a large portion of the fat in it is an omega-3 fatty acid called alpha linolenic-acid. 

You can eat kale in the form of a salad or smoothie, and over-time, your skin will look healthier and not to mention, younger. 

 

6. Sweet Potato 

Why are all the foods that don’t have the best taste, or has an acquired taste have the most health and skin benefits? Sweet potatoes though starchy, these roots are an immense source of niacin, vitamins, magnesium, and protein, as well as have other powerful nutrients.

Sweet potatoes for skin benefits have just the right mixture of nutrients to fight and help protect your body from toxins and free radicals. Want to stay forever young and fight chronic illness and even heart disease. Then serve yourself a heaping bowl of sweet potatoes.

Check out our blog “How to Use AHAs to Tighten Loose Skin.”   It talks in-depth about the skin benefits of not only vitamin A but antioxidant for aging skin.

 

7. Brown Rice

So yeah, you want to watch your carb intake, so you may not want to eat any rice in any form.  But if we told you it can help you obtain radiant, glowing skin, would you reconsider? You name the nutritional supplements, and they are in brown rice, vitamins, magnesium, and most importantly, antioxidants that will help defend your skin from acne breakouts and pimples. Proteins found in brown rice will repair damaged, dull and drab skin, making it sleek, soft, and sexy. 

Here is another skin benefit from brown rice. It is plentiful in ceramides and fiber. The ceramides cling onto your skin’s moisture, retaining it and maintaining your skin’s hydration. Next time you order Chinese, get a brown rice cup since it will help your skin glow. If you are still not digging the rice idea, then try this rice face mask for glowing skin.

 

8. Oysters

Yes, we get it, this is a bit bizarre, but a serving of oysters can be one of the most significant sources to get your daily zinc intake.  Being a powerhouse nutrient, zinc benefits for skin are endless. It advances cell division, development, and repair to give you the dewiest and not to mention healthiest skin ever. Lastly, zinc helps your liver eliminate waste and detoxifies your skin, thus also giving you gleaming skin.

9. Carrots

Well, we know that Bugs bunny digs carrots, but we don't think he's into them for the rich antioxidants, nutrients, minerals, and fiber they offer. The carrot benefits for skin are plentiful. 

Plant-based mixtures are powerful and assist your skin to get rid of free radicals that can damage your skin.

If too many free radicals gather and hang out in your body, that is not good and can cause serious harm.

The batman and robin combo of vitamin A and beta carotene help with your skin's clarity, elasticity, and firming.

There is a ton of vitamins found in carrots that can smooth wrinkles by stimulating collagen production and increasing it to make your skin bright and more radiant. It makes you want to rub carrots all over your face, right?  For you sun bunnies out there that want to protect your skin from sun damage and protection against harsh ultraviolet ready, then eat up. You can thank the carotenoids inside carrots that save your complexion from premature aging. Amen to that.

 

10. Oats 

Whole grains are intensely dense for fiber content. 

Want to lose weight and have fabulous skin? Then, make sure you eat your oats every day for breakfast. Stomach health and flawless skin have a simple connection (oats)

When you incorporate oats into your daily diet, they strengthen the tissues of your skin from the inside out, making them smoother and younger looking. Besides turning back, the hands of time, and slowing down the signs of premature aging, oats also help your skin retain its elasticity and texture.

Hey, and a note to anyone that suffers from dry skin or skin issues such as eczema or psoriasis, oats can be a godsend to sooth the inflammation from the dryness and itchiness that these skin issues have. Homemade oatmeal scrubs and masks are the best to help calm irritated skin.

11. 
    Nuts 

Who doesn't love an assortment of salty nuts or nuts in their trail mix? Okay, maybe not the healthiest option, but consuming nuts in general give your complexion a nice glow. Is your skin acne-prone? If so, increase your consumption of them. Almonds, and pumpkin seeds especially are abundant in zinc and selenium, which help purify and detox your blood to keep your beautiful face nourished and luminous. 

Want shinier hair and improve brain power at the same time? Then start eating walnuts as a snack during the day. Walnuts are one of the best nuts for skin and hair. They are super rich in omega 3 and 6 fatty acids, proteins, and healthy fats which serves as a great brain food.

12. Dark Chocolate

Yes, you can eat dark chocolate, and something good comes out of it, really good.  Did your mom tell you don't overeat chocolate as a kid; you will get pimples!  Well, dark chocolate benefits for skin can lead to a healthy and glowing complexion.  There is a tremendous antioxidant in it that helps combat damage to your skin and helps conserve it from harm from the sun's intense UV rays. Cacao has impressive moisturizing capabilities and is the numero uno primary ingredient in dark chocolate that you can thank for giving you soft skin.

Cocoa beans are another edible source of chocolate that has high amounts of antioxidants.  Also, they are jam-packed with fatty acids that can nourish your skin.

Are you feeling stressed?  Eat a few squares of dark chocolate, and you will chill out. Dark chocolate certainly is a skin win!

AHA skincare is proven to curtail acne, dark/age spots, dehydrated skin, and uneven skin tone and textures, so combined with eating healthy foods you will has super luminous skin in no time. 

Yes there are so many AHA skincare products out in the beauty and skincare markets, but which one do you know is right for you.  We here at Nonie of Beverly Hills is here to help you find the AHA moisturizers for you and your skin type. From an AHA cleanser, AHA body lotion, eye cream to sunscreen; we got you covered.  All of Nonie's products are 100% vegan with nutritious all-natural aha ingredients that can revitalize maturing skin and give it a glow. 

Take a look at our website and see which AHA product(s) will take care of your skin's unique needs.

Whether we like it or not, our skin will eventually age. However, you can do things about it, like incorporating AHA skincare products into your daily AM and PM routines. 

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