For Combination Skin:
- Acai packed with moisturizing omega-fatty acids, aids in rejuvenating and rebuilding skin.
- Grapefruit exfoliates, wards off skin cancer and helps build up collagen — the most abundant protein in the human body, responsible for holding us together.
- Pumpkin seed oil helps fight acne.
- Cucumber reduces redness, swelling and dark circles, as well as tightens pores.
- Blueberries combat inflammation, acne, and combats the aging process.
For Overall Healthy Skin Try These Foods:
- Olive oil: A 2012 study in PLOS ONE analyzed the diets of 1264 women. What they discovered is that a higher consumption of olive oil, about 2 teaspoons, was associated with 31% fewer signs of aging compared to those who ate less than about 1 teaspoon.
- Tomatoes: A 2008 study found, that individuals who ate 5 tablespoons of tomato paste daily, along with olive oil for 12 weeks, had 33% more protection from UV radiation and sunburn than those who consumed olive oil alone.
- Green tea makes skin more smooth and elastic, a 2011 study published in the Journal of Nutrition says.
- Coffee reduces the risk of developing non-melanoma skin cancer (for women) a 2007 study published in the European Journal of Cancer Prevention
Use this infographic, designed by bestprobioticskincare.com, for a handy cheat sheet.