Foods to eat for beautiful skin!

A nutrient-rich diet plays a crucial role in the health of your skin. By combining a balanced diet with quality natural cosmetics, you can provide your skin with all the benefits it needs for optimal hydration on a daily basis.

In this article, we give you the best foods to incorporate into your routine, as well as topical products to use to achieve beautiful skin.

Beautiful skin through diet

Fruits and vegetables

Fruits and vegetables are rich in vitamin C, a vitamin with antioxidant properties. They can therefore help defend the skin against the free radicals that promote aging. The best food sources of vitamin C include red peppers, strawberries, kiwis and oranges. Many fruits and vegetables are also rich in carotenoids, pigments of yellow, orange and red color. Some carotenoids, such as beta-carotene, can be converted into vitamin A by the body, which contributes to skin health by promoting wound healing and protecting the skin. Carrots, sweet potatoes and pumpkins are examples of foods rich in carotenoids. Another good reason to fill up on fruit and vegetables! After all, we all want beautiful skin!

Nuts and seeds

Certain oilseeds, such as flaxseeds and walnuts, are rich in essential fatty acids (e.g. omega-3).  The body cannot synthesize these nutrients, so they must come from the diet. These fatty acids are also essential for maintaining beautiful, healthy-looking skin. Indeed, a deficiency in essential fatty acids can increase transepidermal water loss, altering the integrity of the skin's barrier function. Omega-3 fatty acids can also help reduce inflammation and skin dryness. For example, trials with a small number of women found that daily consumption of linseed oil improved skin hydration after twelve weeks (Parke, 2021).  Do you want beautiful skin? Be sure to add nuts and seeds to your menu regularly!

Protein foods

Beautiful, healthy skin is made up of a variety of proteins. Among these proteins, collagen contributes to skin structure and elasticity. Collagen production is promoted by a balanced diet containing sufficient protein-rich foods. Foods that contribute to collagen production include protein-rich foods such as fish, poultry, eggs, dairy products, legumes and soy (e.g. tofu, tempeh, PVT, etc.). Collagen production also requires the participation of other nutrients, notably zinc, found in seafood, legumes, nuts, seeds and whole grains. Vitamin C, found in citrus fruits, berries, peppers and tomatoes, is also necessary for collagen production. Ladies, be sure to consume at least 20 g of protein per meal to maintain beautiful skin!

Discover our natural cosmetics for beautiful skin every day

At Nurish, we believe that the beauty of your skin starts from the inside and is completed from the outside with quality natural skincare products. That's why, in addition to a healthy diet, we recommend incorporating collagen powder into your daily routine. This will improve the elasticity of your skin and strengthen your hair and nails. 

To complete this beauty routine, we recommend you turn to natural topical care products. With this in mind, Nurish offers a moisturizing body lotion and an exfoliating gel with a tangerine scent. For even fruitier lip care fragrances, try our Pomegranate Lip Balm and Pomegranate Lip Scrub. Made with 99% natural ingredients, all our skincare products help you maintain radiant, healthy skin all year round, with deep hydration and nourishment. Once you've tried them, you won't be able to do without them.