feed your skin

want healthy, glowing skin? june's issue of elle magazine listed foods that let you "eat your way to healthy skin."

here's the list:

1. berries-

• contain: antioxidants
• benefit: antioxidants can protect your skin cells from oxidative damage caused by environmental toxins.
• examples: blueberries, blackberries, strawberries, and raspberries

2. salmon-

• contain: omega-3 fatty acids
• benefit: fatty acids in order to stay plump and youthful-looking

3. sunflower seeds-

• contain: vitamin E
• benefit: vitamin E is a powerful antioxidant that can protect the skin from sun damage, decelerate the aging process, and diminish the appearance of wrinkles and acne scars

4. whole grains-

• contain: zinc and selenium
• benefit: zinc and selenium are two powerhouse minerals that guard skin from damage and maintain collagen fibers. As anti-inflammatory agents, zinc and selenium can also help quell acne flare-ups
• examples: breads, cereals like bran flakes, etc

5. citrus fruits-

• contain: vitamin C
• benefit: vitamin C helps build collagen. citrus fruits also help with upholding skin firmness and elasticity
• foods: grapefruit, oranges, kiwi and red peppers

6. spinach-

• contain: zinc, selenium, and vitamins C and E. it's also a good source of vitamin A
• benefit: vitamin A signals the production of new skin cells

source: elle magazine (link)