We all know that fruit and vegetables are good for our health, but did you know that the so-called ‘superfoods’ are great for our skin too?
From leafy greens and avocado to green tea and berries, superfood beauty can keep your skin nourished and protected, with a host of complexion-boosting vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
With offerings including Tatcha’s award-winning tea-based serum and Glow Recipe’s ‘almost good enough to eat’ moisturiser, these are the superfood beauty products worth adding to your routine.
TEA
Tea is trending in beauty – and not just because of our caffeine habits. Naturally rich in antioxidants – especially green tea – this ingredient can help protect against environmental aggressors such as sunlight and pollution. It has also been shown to have an anti-inflammatory effect on the skin, leaving skin feeling soothed and de-puffed.
GREEN VEG
Your parents weren’t wrong when they tried to encourage you to eat your greens – leafy vegetables such as spinach and kale are a great source of vitamin A, vitamin C and calcium, as are other green vegetables including broccoli and radishes. They also all contain health-boosting phytochemicals (chemicals made by plants), such as indoles, thiocyanates and nitriles, which are said to improve your diet and your skin.
BERRIES
Small but definitely mighty, research increasingly shows that berries are among the healthiest foods you can eat – and they deliver skin benefits too. Firstly, they are loaded with antioxidants, with one study suggesting that blueberries, blackberries and raspberries have the highest antioxidant activity of commonly consumed fruits next to pomegranates. Many berries are anti-inflammatory too, while others, including strawberries, are high in vitamin C, an antioxidant famed for its ability to tackle skin dullness.
HONEY
All hail the humble honey bee: the creator of one of nature’s sweetest superfoods. The health benefits of honey have been known for centuries – Aristotle, for example, believed consuming it prolonged life – which is probably because of its proven antimicrobial and antiviral properties. It’s not a surprise then that the antioxidant-rich, moisture-locking ingredient is often found in products designed to soothe and nourish your complexion.
AVOCADO
Where would a superfood salad be without the creamy avocado? This nutrient and antioxidant-rich fruit is said to contain over 20 vitamins and minerals, including vitamins A, B, C, D, E and K. The fact it is high in fat, especially oleic acid, also makes it an especially rich and nourishing oil for your skin. Look for it in skincare designed to help with dry skin conditions, such as eczema and impaired barrier function.
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