When it comes to some of the most common skin problems, we at Pure Beauty have products to help to heal, reverse and soothe most of them. However the old adage says “you are what you eat”, and this is true of a lot of skin complaints. Today, we’re looking at some of the things you could add to your diet to help to get your skin into tip-top condition.
Wrinkles
If your skin is starting to show the signs of age and you want to do something to add a little more plumpness, we’d recommend adding berries to your diet. Berries are a good source of anti-oxidants and will help to fight the free radicals which contribute towards the look of ageing. Use in tandem with Dermalogica Antioxidant HydraMist for maximum effects.
Dry Skin
If you want to improve your skin’s hydration on a cellular level then you need to boost your levels of essential fatty acids such as Omega 3. This can be found in oily fish such as anchovies and mackerel, as well as nuts such as walnuts. Adding a handful of chia seeds to a daily smoothie can also be a great help, as well as using a daily dose of Elemis Pro-Collagen Super Serum Elixir which contains Omega-3 rich camelina oil.
Sun Protection
Spending time in the sun is good for us in many ways, including helping the body to release happiness-boosting hormones. However, we’re all well aware of the damage that the sun can cause so protecting ourselves is really important. Eating pomegranates before spending time in the sun is said to be beneficial because of the high levels of polyphenols in the fruit, but we wouldn’t suggest relying on this alone; add a broad spectrum high-factor sunscreen to your daily routine, such as Elemis Liquid Layer SPF30 if you’re spending time in the sun.
Hyperpigmentation
Hyperpigmentation, also known as age spots or liver spots, are areas where the skin has produced too much melanin and is usually a sign of ageing. Eating green veg such as broccoli and spinach will help as they contain high levels of alpha lipoic acid (ALA), an anti-inflammatory and anti-oxidant which helps to even out the skin’s pigmentation. Dermalogica C-12 Pure Bright Serum will also help to banish dark spots.
Spots
Spots and blemishes can be tricky to deal with, especially as food triggers can make things worse. However, foods which look orange, such as sweet potato, apricots and mangoes all contain high levels of vitamin A which is a powerful weapon against spots and blemishes. Dermalogica Clearing Mattifier is a topical treatment which also contains vitamin A and will help to break-down excess sebum and heal spots.