Supplements, simple foods for the skin

Beyond the fantastic qualities of chocolate , which would be an excellent natural supplement, at least as reported by NCBI (National Center for Biotechnology Information), regarding recent research on skin health , there are also other products capable of decelerating the process. of the formation of the dreaded wrinkles .

Specifically and, as reported by LiveStrong magazine , you can prevent the loss of tone and the formation of wrinkles, which follow a natural aging process, thanks to a dozen foods that are always good to bring to the table.

Making a brief summary of what would be those foods that make us always look young and beautiful, in the first place we find red peppers , very rich in vitamin C; secondly, the orange juice or  juice , which, in addition to being equally rich in it, also has a high moisturizing power.

In general, citrus fruits are considered excellent , also because if eaten whole, they also retain precious fiber. 

Whole wheat is also a special source of nourishment , in the form of finished products such as bread, pasta, cereals and wholemeal snacks.

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Fish , especially fatty fish: salmon , for example, provides good doses of Omega-3 fatty acids which are essential for maintaining the health and beauty of the skin.

And if you are a vegetarian and vegan and you are bothered by that new little wrinkle around the eyes , do not miss your daily dose of oil seeds, in particular flax seeds , almonds , very rich in the precious vitamin E for the skin, and walnuts are considered healthy snacks, to take to work and never to be missed.

Finally , legumes and green leafy vegetables , such as spinach or black cabbage, are special natural antioxidants, capable of protecting and being good for the skin. 

In addition to the food list shown, to ensure that all nutrients reach the bottom and perform their action , attention should be paid to the seasonality of foods, their origin and method of cultivation, as well as the way in which they are then prepared and cooked. . 

Natural supplements against wrinkles

The natural “over the counter” supplements that are generally used against wrinkles, are a counterpoint to what fresh foods offer. Generally, among the best known, there are those based on vitamin C, blueberry or turmeric , coenzyme Q-10 , selenium , but not only.

In some cases these are products based on antioxidants , which act by slowing down the action of free radicals. Among the main antioxidants are carotenoids and polyphenols – for example, you will find resveratrol -based supplements on the market .  

In other cases, these are products that deeply nourish the skin, rich in precious minerals and vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D or vitamin E, or even selenium . 

Amino acids, building blocks of proteins, contribute to maintaining skin elasticity and tissue tone. Enzymes and hormones – such as DHEA – also help to aid in the body’s maintenance process. 

But beware: if foods and supplements are important, other conditions also determine the wrinkle factor. For example, as indicated by MedlinePlus , heredity, excessive exposure to sunlight and smoking are among the factors that most affect the formation of wrinkles.

Book to consider for further study : by Allison Tannis, “Feed Your Skin, Starve Your Wrinkles.”