If you’re looking to naturally improve your skin, or maintain results from your aesthetic treatments, incorporating the right foods into your diet can help. While results from laser skin resurfacing and other treatments can be long-lasting, taking care of your skin post-appointment can help you enjoy the results even more.
1. Fatty Fish
Salmon, mackerel, tuna, and herring are just some of tasty types of fatty fish you can enjoy for healthy skin. The omega-3 fatty acids found in fish help to keep skin moist, thick, and supple. There’s also research suggesting omega-3s may minimize issues with autoimmune conditions like psoriasis that could affect your skin.
2. Walnuts
Walnuts are good for skin health because they have some beneficial fatty acids your body can’t make itself, including omega-6 fatty acids. Walnuts are also loaded with zinc, vitamins C and E, protein, and many other nutrients your skin needs to stay healthy.
3. Sweet Potatoes
Carotenoids, like the beta-carotene that’s found in abundance in sweet potatoes, have natural sunblock properties that could contribute to healthy post-treatment skin during the coming year. Additionally, beta-carotene is a powerful antioxidant that may prevent dry and wrinkled skin while providing extra protection for your skin cells.
4. Tomatoes
Add tasty tomatoes to your diet, and your skin may be protected from damage because of substances like beta-carotene, lutein, and lycopene found in this fruit (that’s nutritionally considered a veggie). Tomatoes are especially good for your skin because they contain all of the major, skin-friendly carotenoids that play a role in keeping your skin healthy and well-maintained.
5. Dark Chocolate
Despite a lingering belief that chocolate can contribute to pimples or acne, there’s no evidence confirming this connection. Studies involving cocoa powder-containing dark chocolate show that it contributed to skin that was better hydrated and healthier because of better blood flow. Another study suggests high-antioxidant dark chocolate may provide added UV protection.
Your skin will also thank you if you drink more water to keep it hydrated, use nutrient-rich moisturizers, and be cautious when exposed to sunlight. Getting regular exercise can be just as good for your skin. This is because exercise nourishes skin cells and increases the circulation necessary to promote natural tissue healing.
