Whether you enjoy bundling up in jackets or coats,
gloves and scarves or already counting days until spring, winter is here to
stay for the next few months! Winter weather is no fun for the skin, and lips,
noses and cheeks get chapped and crack. The cold air and the low humidity
levels tend to deprive your skin of the moisture it requires. Your skin takes a
further beating with indoor heat and hot showers and requires additional
moisture to keep it supple and soft.
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No amount of expensive lotions or moisturizers or spa
treatments may seem to help your skin retain its glow. A consistent skin care
regimen is good, but the key to a flawless skin lies in what you eat!Here are a
few foods which you must include in your diet to help your skin remain healthy and
retain its natural moisture this winter:
1.Foods
rich in essential fatty acids:
Omega-3 and Omega-6 rich fish, walnuts, flax seeds,
soy products, wheat germs and whole grains are an excellent source of fatty
acids which protect the skin and help retain its moisture.
2.Antioxidant
rich foods:
Bright colorful fruits and vegetables contain antioxidants,
which are naturally occurring vitamins and minerals like vitamins A C and E.
They protect the skin against free radicals that damage collagen content,and
weaken flexibility of the skin. Collagen is the most abundant protein in the
body and gives structure to your skin. It improves skin elasticity, brightens
and reduces wrinkles.
Strawberries
and blue berries:
These are rich in vitamin C and A, and also contain flavanoids like
querticinand anthocyanidin, whichfight against cholesterol and age related
diseases. Blueberries reduce sensitivity of the skin and strawberries promote
collagen production to keep the skin smooth in texture.
Plums:
These are richest in Vitamin C and prevent swelling, tissue inflammation and guard
against DNA damage and cell deterioration.
Oranges:
These are a rich source of vitamin C, the ultimate antioxidant for pepping up
dull skin. They hydrate the skin and tighten the fine lines. They not only help
in keeping the immune system intact and prevent damage to cells, but also boost
collagen levels and keep the skin pliant.
Antioxidant
rich vegetables: Bell peppers,
spinach,kale, broccoli and beets feed your skin the vital nutrients it needs to
help it stay soft, supple and blemish free. Carrots are an excellent source of
vitamin A and strengthen the skin’s outermost layer. Tomatoes are rich in
vitamin C and aid in replenishing collagen contentto keep the skin taut.
3. Nuts :
These are good to snack upon and are responsible for
making your skin smooth and soft and give it a natural glow. Walnuts prevent
age related wrinkles and lines from appearing. Almonds are rich in vitamin E
and hydrate the skin. Cashew reduces inflammation of the skin and heals damaged
acne zones. The antioxidants in pista help curb acne growth.
Winter
suncare tips for the skin:
- Use a sunscreen lotion to limit the damage to your skin by the sun s rays.
- Use a SPF lotion to keep the skin moisturized throughout the day.
- Try to avoid being in the sun between 10AM and 3PM as the rays are strongest then.
- Wear a hat to protect the scalp and face from sun burns.
- Wash your face with tepid water and use the right cleanser.
Do it
yourself facemasks:
Stop buying expensive skin care solutions; insteadhave
fun in making your own facemasks with ingredients from your kitchen!They
nourish your skin and keep it well hydrated. You not only cut down on the costs
of spa treatments but also guard your skin against harmful chemicals!
Apply a
paste on the face with a mix of honey, avocados, yoghurt, bananas and olive oil
for 15 minutes and wash off to see visible results of a glowing skin!
These foods and winter care tips will ensure that your
skin retains its healthy glow all along the winter months.Welcome winter with a
smile! Consult an aesthetic specialist now.
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