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Home / Longevity / Healthy Aging / The Real Issue With Your Skincare Regimen

The Real Issue With Your Skincare Regimen

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Have you ever eaten chocolate and experienced a pimple breakout? What about consuming soda, your favorite cake, candy, or donut? Then suddenly bumps appear all over your face! Ugh, it’s the worst. When situations like this happen, you’re forced to seek quick remedies to fix the problem, leaving you at the drugstore looking for the best topical spot treatment to remedy your face. What do you do when expensive facial creams do not work fast enough or when your daily routine fails? skincare

The truth is the real issue with your skincare regimen is… you are what you eat! So, what are you eating that’s causing your skin more problems? And what lifestyle habits can you create to incorporate into a healthy routine. Learn tips and tricks to improve your skin from the inside and out!

Internal Care: Add these 8 foods to your diet to boost your skin’s health!

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1. Almonds

Looking for a natural anti-aging substance to add to your diet – well, almonds contain an abundance of antioxidants found in vitamin E. Almonds are also known to aid in your skin’s defense against skin cancer. 

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2. Salmon

This delicate fish is tasty and a good protein source. It contains omega – 3 fatty acids and coenzyme Q10, which helps fight free radicals that destroy the skin. According to WebMD, CoQ1o supplements help lessen fine lines and wrinkles while smoothing the skin for a full vibrant texture. 

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3. Water

This hydrating drink is beneficial for every part of our bodies, both internally and externally. Specifically for the skin, water helps keep the skin tight through regular consumption, helps maintain the skin’s pH balance, flushes toxins, reduces wrinkles, and keeps your skin naturally moisturized. 

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4. Kiwi

This small fruit holds more vitamin C than oranges. They are beneficial to the skin because they fight on a cellular level – given their high amount of antioxidants, they go directly to your cells and eliminate free radicals. They are also very hydrating and produce collagen. 

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5. Avocado

Mmm, this creamy and multipurpose fruit contains vitamin C and E. Vitamin C attacks free radicals. It produces collagen and helps to hydrate your skin. Avocados also contain lutein and zeaxanthin. According to the National Library of Medicine, lutein and zeaxanthin “filter blue light and protect skin from environmental factors including high-energy sources. It also brightens skin and improves its overall tone.” 

6. Flaxseeds

These tiny seeds contain ALA (alpha-linolenic acid), a plant (and fish) derived omega- 3 fatty acid; flaxseeds are known for reducing UV harmful effects of UV radiation, lessening wrinkles while improving dry skin. 

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7. Yogurt

Yogurt is a fun way to get the protein and probiotics your skin needs. The probiotics in yogurt have

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