Contents
- How food and diet affect the skin
- List of useful foods
- Cosmetics that complement the effect of healthy food
- Sheet mask for the face “Moisturizing + Aquabomb”, Garnier
- Cream for the skin around the eyes AGE Eye Complex against wrinkles, dark circles and swelling, SkinCeuticals
- Day anti-aging cream Absolue BX, Lancôme
- Nourishing body cream Crème de Corps, Kiehl’s
- Nourishing body oil “Precious oil of beauty”, Garnier
Are you on a diet and have you already lost weight? Congratulations. The main thing is to make sure that the calorie deficit and the loss of extra pounds do not affect the condition of the skin. A competent system of snacks will help control the process.
How food and diet affect the skin
Judge for yourself. Due to the restriction in food and the reduction of portions, the blood sugar level changes, which can lead to two unpleasant consequences at once:
the appearance of an uncontrollable feeling of hunger;
acceleration of skin aging processes.
As a result, along with a slender fit figure, you can get problems that you were not familiar with before, such as:
loss of tone;
laxity;
early wrinkles;
acne;
greasy sheen.
In order not to turn off the path to an ideal figure, but at the same time provide the skin with all the necessary substances, nutritionists advise snacking between main meals.
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List of useful foods
Pumpkin
Even just looking at a bright orange pumpkin is pleasant – not to mention making a salad out of it or baking it in the oven. And how many vitamins are in it! Enough for both skin and hair health. Here’s what pumpkin is rich in:
There are a lot of vitamins in pumpkin, carrots and tomatoes.
beta carotene;
B vitamins;
nicotinic acid.
These substances have antioxidant properties, preventing photoaging of the skin.
Tomatoes
The pulp of tomatoes contains lycopene, a phytonutrient that is useful for all those who lose weight, as well as girls who are fighting cellulite. In addition, there are a lot of tomatoes:
vitamins A, B, C, K, E;
fruit acids;
volatile;
mineral salts.
Note to tomato lovers: tomatoes will show their antioxidant properties more brightly if they are steamed or grilled.
Carrots
A fairly popular life hack for Brazilian women is to drink a glass of carrot juice before going to the beach to get an even tan. But not everyone knows that carrots improve the condition of problem skin. Have you noticed that acne and oily sheen appeared on your face during the diet? Steam baby carrots (small fruits) and eat mixed with other vegetables.
Black chocolate
If you choose chocolate, then only black
Do you crave sweets while on a diet? Don’t beat yourself up. Yes, milk chocolate is inappropriate now, but bitter black with about 70% cocoa content will improve mood and have a positive effect on skin condition.
Chocolate contains many useful substances with antioxidant activity and tonic action: flavonoids, polyphenols, caffeine.
Garnet
Pomegranate helps to improve metabolism.
With age, metabolic processes in the body slow down, and the diet only exacerbates this problem. The result is loss of skin elasticity and wrinkles. One of the foods that improve metabolism is pomegranate. It contains:
acids (ellagic, gallic, pomegranate proper);
minerals (calcium, sodium, iron, magnesium);
vitamins C and group B;
amino acids.
In addition, pomegranate is rich in anthocyanins. These beneficial substances have high antioxidant activity.
Blueberries
The blue color of this berry indicates that it contains a lot of plant pigments – the same anthocyanins that we mentioned above. They are known for more than just antioxidant properties. These substances are capable of:
have an anti-inflammatory effect;
- strengthen the walls of blood vessels and capillaries.
Walnut
A handful of nuts in the middle of the day will satisfy your appetite and will be beneficial for the beauty of the skin.
The walnut is a champion in omega-3 fatty acids, and this circumstance makes it a super healthy product for those who limit themselves to food. In addition to omega acids, these nuts contain:
vitamins A, B, C, E, K, PP;
minerals such as cobalt, sodium, iron, zinc.
By the way, walnuts contain 50 times more vitamin C than citrus fruits. A handful of nuts (no more than 10-12 a day) as a snack will help in moisturizing and nourishing the skin.
Almonds
As soon as scientists started talking about the benefits of alkalizing foods (and these are, for example, oatmeal, cottage cheese, asparagus, spinach, tomatoes and, oddly enough, lemon), almonds came out on top among healthy snacks. It restores the acid-base balance in the body, and also serves as a source of:
vitamins E and group B;
acids such as linoleic, nicotinic, stearic;
minerals (potassium, calcium, magnesium, phosphorus).
The norm of consumption of almonds is no more than 20 nuts per day.
Brazilian nut
Yes, the name of the nut betrays its exotic origin, but it is also sold in Russia. Brazil nuts are very beneficial for the skin because they are high in selenium.
Mix it with other nuts, seeds, and dried berries for a snack that’s perfect for boosting your immune system and healthy skin.
Peas
Legumes are rich in plant fibers rich in phytoestrogens, which are similar in structure to female sex hormones. And this means that legumes in general and peas in particular prevent the decrease in skin elasticity and contribute to its renewal.
If you steam peas, as they do in Asia, you get a tasty and healthy dish.
Cosmetics that complement the effect of healthy food
Sheet mask for the face “Moisturizing + Aquabomb”, Garnier
The gel that impregnates the tissue base contains hyaluronic and P-Anisic acid, as well as pomegranate extract. The mask quickly saturates the skin with moisture and has a tonic effect.
Cream for the skin around the eyes AGE Eye Complex against wrinkles, dark circles and swelling, SkinCeuticals
The list of active ingredients, along with myrtle blueberry extract, includes proxylan and vitamin C. The formula restores collagen and elastin fibers and fights the glycation process. As a result, the thin skin around the eyes looks refreshed, fine wrinkles are smoothed out.
Day anti-aging cream Absolue BX, Lancôme
Proxylan, which increases the density and elasticity of mature skin, is accompanied by the patented Bio-Network complex, which includes soy, brown algae, wild yam and barley. The combination of these extracts restores the vitality of the cells.
Nourishing body cream Crème de Corps, Kiehl’s
The composition of the product includes the antioxidant beta-carotene and squalane, which is considered the best moisturizer. The result of regular use is soft velvety skin.
Nourishing body oil “Precious oil of beauty”, Garnier
The complex of oils, including almond, moisturizes, nourishes and gives the skin a pleasant floral aroma.