Skin problems? Know which foods act in prevention –

“You are what you eat”. This phrase is certainly an old acquaintance of yours – and it makes a lot of sense! Everything that goes on your plate reflects not only on your healthbut in the appearance of your face also.

You nutrients that we ingest have the power to repair, defend and participate in a series of reactions in the skin. In other words, making good food choices will help with your skin care. beauty. Check out what you should put on your plate to overcome certain problems that keep us up at night:

Acne

Add to menu: pumpkin seeds, chickpeaoysters and lentils.

Reason: These items are rich in zinc. “The mineral is a anti-inflammatory natural with antibacterial action that inhibits the proliferation of microorganisms that cause the red spots”, explains Natasha Barros, aesthetic nutritionist from São Paulo.

wrinkles

Add to menu: saffron and ginger.

Reason: seasonings contain several phytochemicals that prevent aging precocious. Also, because they are anti-inflammatory and antioxidants, they fight free radicals that damage the skin.

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lack of vigor

Add to menu: water with lemon.

Reason: carbohydrates, sugars, dairy products and other items common to our diet make the skin’s pH more acidic. Then, to try to solve the problem, the cells work at full steam until they are exhausted – which ends up reflected in our face. “The drink with a touch of lemon, as it is considered alkaline, balances the pH, preventing cell fatigue”, says the specialist. More: the lemon detoxifies the organism, giving life and shine to the face.

Stains

Add to menu: tomato and watermelon.

Reason: Both fruits have lycopene. “This flavonoid is a bioactive antioxidant compound that protects against damage caused by Sunsuch as spots, freckles and discoloration”, clarifies Natasha.

Flaccidity

Add to menu: Brazil nuts, shitake, kiwi and peppers.

Reason: the first two, full of selenium, are options that increase elasticity. The rest of the list encourages the production of collagenan essential component to ensure firmness.

rosacea

Add to menu: probiotics (present in foods such as yogurt, fermented milk, kefir, sauerkraut and others).

Reason: these micro-organisms perform functions that go beyond balancing the intestinal flora. One of them is to create a protective barrier against burning and redness, common problems for those who suffer from rosacea.

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dryness

Add to menu: avocadonuts and olive oil.

Reason: good fats, such as omega-3, reinforce the skin membrane, facilitating the retention of moisturizing molecules in the region.

Article originally published in November 2016.