5 top foods to eat to have great skin

The skin is definitely one of the most important and largest part of the human body. It protects the internal organs and a great looking skin does beautify the person and enhances personality.

Top foods to consume

  • Soy: Soymilk not containing lactose or soy can be used as it contains Isoflavones which can help improve collagen production, thereby preventing skin inflammation and wrinkles.
  • Green tea: Its consumption can help burn unwanted calories from the body as well as ensures proper skin hydration, something necessary for having great looking skin. With green tea, it is possible to reduce sunburn and treat acne. It also contains antioxidants to help prevent and treat different types of skin diseases.
  • Eggs: It can help treat variety of skin issues. Egg white when applied upon face as facial mask can help eliminate blemish and tighten skin. Essential amino acid present can enhance collagen production.
  • Flaxseed: When included in the regular diet can help improve overall health. It needs to be ground prior to ingesting them as the body is not capable enough to break it. This ingredient also is rich in omega 3 fatty acids, necessary to prevent skin rashes, irritation, dermatitis and acne. When applied topically, promotes hydration and traps moisture on skin.
  • Yogurt: Promotes digestion and also applied as mask on skin to prevent blemishes and wrinkles, while destroying harmful organisms.

The above are just few of the foods out of the many available that can help promote good, smooth and clear skin.

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