What foods are best for the condition of your skin?

Question

My upper arms have developed dry patches lately and I'm wondering if I'm lacking something in my diet.

Answer 1

Face Food #1: Avocadoes
You had to know we couldn’t talk about face foods without mentioning the avocado. This creamy, green fruit is abundant in essential oils and b-complex vitamins that nourish your skin inside and out. Niacin (vitamin B3) is especially important for skin health, and is found in abundance in avocadoes. As an anti-inflammatory, niacin soothes irritated skin and can calm down red, blotchy skin. One avocado has 3.8 mg niacin – 27% of your daily need.

Blend half an avocado with yogurt and frozen berries to make a tasty morning smoothie. The creamy, nutty flavor will make you seriously question why you’ve been using bananas as a thickener all these years.

Try this avocado mask to instantly moisturize your dry skin:
Mash one whole avocado.
Add 1 tsp flaxseed oil and 1 tsp honey.
Mix together until smooth and creamy.
Apply to face and let sit for 15-20 minutes.
Rinse clean with warm water.


Face Food #2: Mangoes
Mangoes have more than 80% of your daily requirements for vitamin A, which is why they’re such a great face food. Vitamin A maintains and repairs skin cells, which is why you’ll have a dry, flaky complexion if you’re deficient in this nutrient. As an antioxidant, vitamin A also fights free radical damage that can prematurely age the skin. And with less than 70 calories per serving, this succulent fruit is the perfect pick for your figure as well as your face.

Face Food #3: Almonds
Not only is it a great shape for your eyes, almonds are also great food for your complexion. With 150% of your daily need for vitamin E, it’s no wonder that getting a bit nutty is good for you. The rich oils in vitamin E moisturize dry skin, while the antioxidants protect against skin damage and premature aging of facial tissue.

Face Food #4: Cottage Cheese
Dairy isn’t just good for your bones, it’s great for your face, too. But it’s the selenium in cottage cheese, not the calcium, that has us really going wild for these creamy curds. Selenium, a mineral, teams up with vitamin E as a powerful free-radical fighting antioxidant. Plus, it’s been touted to protect against skin cancer and even fight dandruff.

Face Food #5: Acerola Cherries
Your average cherry doesn’t supply a significant amount of vitamin C, but don’t tell that to this particular cherry. One single Acerola cherry supplies 100% of your daily allowance for vitamin C, which is great news for your skin. As an antioxidant, vitamin C fights skin damage and wrinkles. It also plays a central role in the production of collagen, the structural protein in your skin. Ain’t life just a bowl of cherries?

Face Food #6: Oysters
Whether they’re an aphrodisiac or not, oysters are certainly in love with your skin. As a rich source of zinc, oysters may help fight acne. Since zinc plays a role in sebum production, a deficiency may contribute to acne problems. Not only can getting enough zinc in your diet help clear up acne, it can also help boost elastin production with the help of vitamin C.

Face Food #7: Baked Potatoes
Unlike the greasy French fry, a plump, steaming baked potato is actually good for your skin. One baked potato (with the skin) supplies 75% of your daily recommendation for copper. This mineral works hand-in-hand with vitamin C and zinc to produce the elastin fibers that support skin structure. Too little copper in your diet can reduce your skin’s ability to heal and cause it to become rigid and lifeless.

Face Food #8: Mushrooms
This fungi isn’t only great for shish kebabs and stir fries, it’s also rich in riboflavin, a B vitamin that’s vital to your skin. Riboflavin (vitamin B2) is involved in tissue maintenance and repair, but actually goes beyond basic skin care to improve skin blemishes caused by rosacea. This vitamin is so important for skin repair that the body will use up large amounts after sustaining a burn or wound, or undergoing surgery.

Face Food #9: Flaxseed Oil
It’s no secret that Omega-3s are great for your skin, but did you know that flaxseed oil is one of the best sources of this essential fatty acid? That’s great news if you’re not a fish-lover. Just one teaspoon of flaxseed oil per day provides 2.5 grams of Omega-3s, which in turn hydrate the skin. Essential fatty acids are also beneficial for diluting sebum and unclogging pores that can otherwise lead to acne.

Face Food #10: Wheat Germ
Don’t let the “germ” scare you – it’s actually just the embryo within a grain of wheat, meaning it’s very nutritious. Wheat germ is a good source of biotin, a B vitamin that is crucial to skin health. Biotin is so important that even a mild deficiency can actually cause dermatitis, a skin condition characterized by itchy, scaly skin. Sprinkle wheat germ on yogurt for a tasty way to get more biotin in your diet.

Face Food #11: Jujube Fruit (Chinese Red Dates)
Not only is the Jujube fruit delicious to eat, but can be found a number of revitalizing skin care products. The jujube fruit, which originated in China more than 4,000 years ago, is believed to invigorate the body, increase metabolism, give strength to the heart and slow down the aging process. In China, it is considered a daily dietary must. And with its high levels of vitamins and nutrients, it is no surprise that the cosmetics industry has picked up on the fruit as a functional ingredient for natural cosmetics products.

“Rich in calcium, protein, and Vitamins C, B1, B2 and A, the wonder-fruit not only works miracles from the inside, but its reparative nutrients deliver intense moisture, nourishment and protection to the skin as well,” said Boscia.

Jujube is believed to encourage cell turnover, improve elasticity and firmness of skin, and reduce the appearance of scars and stretch marks. It has a harmonizing and calming effect on the skin.

Other Tips To Improve Your Skin:
Take care of your skin by eating right and having fun with your food. Also be sure to drink plenty of water and exercise daily to flush out toxins, and don’t put toxins right back in your body! Smoking damages healthy skin and makes it more prone to wrinkles and an ashen, gray color – not pretty. And, finally, always wear sunscreen, especially on your face, whether it’s clearly sunny out, or cloudy and gray. Buy a face moisturizer that contains an SPF of at least 15 to protect your face or wear a hat that provides shade.

And lastly, here is another secret for relieving dry skin. My husband is very allergic to perfumes, colors, dyes, and various chemicals. As a result he has a lot of problems with rashes and welts and his skin gets very dry. I was very surprised though when his dermatologist told him to Crisco. Turns out it is beauty contestant secret.

The Crisco really works great; in fact, our whole family uses it now. It is good idea to use it before being exposed to cold weather and wind since it creates a barrier between the elements and your skin. I like to use it right after a bath or shower. I also have a jar in which I put some of the Crisco in for traveling.

Answer 2

Drink plenty of water throughout the day. Don't just gulp down tons of water in one instant; it has to be consistent and in small amounts THROUGHOUT the day (about 8 glasses). Eat fruits and vegetables and try to limit fried, processed, packaged, or unnatural foods.
The foods that are beneficial to skin are those that contain vitamins E, C, and A. Examples: avocados, green leafy vegetables (romaine lettuce, watercress, etc), fish (salmon), carrots (do not go overboard with the vitamin A. One medium carrot a day is enough.
Try omega-3 oil supplements (at your local drugstore); these contain oils that are excellent not only for you skin but for the health of your heart as well.

Good luck.

Answer 3

I had exactly the same thing. I don't think it's anything to do with your diet, but try to eat less sweets and more vegetables; this will help. Also, get a moisturizing body lotion to use in the shower, and some moisturizer for after. This will help calm it down. It may be excema, but more likely you've been eating more sweet things than you should. Don't worry.
Good luck!

Answer 4

This is my favourite honey facial mask recipe!! It works amazingly well :p
http://tinyurl.com/p3oc8qo

Raw honey works incredibly well because not only is it natural, but it has anti-bacterial properties that works just as great and probably better than any lab-made cream in the market. I Highly recommend honey facial masks.



What foods are best for the condition of your skin?

Answer 5

Try drinking lots of water , incorporating more fruit and veg in your diet as well as nuts and seeds. You can always ask your local chemist for advice as well as your doctor. Good luck

Answer 6

I get those every winter usually on the backs of my legs but this year i have it on my neck.Just make sure you use body lotion every day and drink plenty of water.

Answer 7

healthy oils, such as nuts, olive oil, avocados, salmon.....