Having said that though, you also need to feed the skin directly. It is the largest organ in the body, and a good part of it is on the outside, always exposed to the elements.
First, let's look at some of the best foods for healthy skin that you can actually eat.
Raw foods are always important. For example carrots are rich in beta-carotene, which can be turned into Vitamin A by the body. Vitamin A can also be found in most root vegetables and greens like broccoli, tomatoes, pumpkins and squash, as well as in fish liver oil and beef liver.
B vitamins like B2 (riboflavin) and and B8 (biotin) are also helpful to the skin, and can be found in milk, eggs, liver, brewer's yeast and grains.
Vitamin C aids in collagen production. If you don't know, collagen is the protein that helps your skin maintain its firmness and elasticity. Berries and citrus fruits are great sources of Vitamin C.
Vitamin E is another important skin vitamin. It can be found in foods like walnuts, eggs, whole grains, seeds, nuts, peas and oatmeal.
Now, you also need to feed your skin itself with topical treatments. Ingredients you should look for in your skin care products include:
Natural Vitamin E (Alpha-tocopherol) is a great anti-oxidant and can help to reduce the appearance of scarring and stretchmarks.
A Japanese sea kelp extract called Phytessence Wakame is used in some skin care lines and provides plenty of B vitamins and minerals.
Coenzyme Q10 is a rich antioxidant frequently used in modern skin creams. To ensure you get the maximum benefit from Q10, find products that use a special nano-emulsion form called Nano-Lipobelle. This can penetrate through more layers of skin, with improved results.
Now you should have a fair idea of the best food for healthy skin, both for eating and for "feeding" to the skin through topical application.
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