The beauty of the skin comes mainly from the inside : cosmetics and beauty treatments are not enough to counteract the effects of skin aging.
To have a younger skin for longer it is necessary to work on the lifestyle, taking care of food first .
Nutricosmetica: nutrition for beauty
Lifestyle, environmental factors and an unbalanced or incorrect diet can contribute to the premature aging of the organism, worsening the appearance of the skin.
Smoking, alcohol consumption and junk food are some of the factors that contribute to worsen the health of the whole body and, consequently, the beauty of our skin. These factors add up to stress, inadequate rest, excessive exposure to the sun, pollution and air conditioning, all of which make our appearance worse.
To keep the body healthy and to preserve the beauty of the skin, it is therefore important to allow yourself the right hours of sleep, devote time to relax, enjoy natural air and light and obviously follow a balanced diet, perform a regular and constant activity physics and use high quality cosmetics that suit your skin type.
Discover the vitamins for the skin
Nutrition for the skin: beauty foods that keep us young
The aging process of the skin begins around the age of 25 and unfortunately it is inevitable: the skin cells diminish their ability to regenerate and the signs of aging begin to appear. The aging process cannot be stopped but we can slow it down and improve the appearance of our skin by trying to counteract the action of free radicals and by acting on blood circulation and hydration, factors that affect the complexion, radiance and softness of the skin.
As for nutrition, we know well that drinking about two liters of water a day and consuming at least 5 portions of fruit and vegetables during the day are very important habits to keep the body healthy, and also to slow down the appearance signs of aging ; beauty foods in fact allow to counteract the action of free radicals through their antioxidant action and this results in less wrinkles and in a more elastic and more toned skin.
All foods rich in vitamins, carotenoids and flavonoids are part of beauty foods: green light for fresh fruit and vegetables, dark chocolate, green tea; fruits and vegetables rich in vitamins and carotenoids, green tea and foods rich in selenium also help protect against damage caused by excessive sun exposure, thus slowing down the process of skin aging.
To improve the appearance of the skin it is also important to protect the digestive system : probiotics, soluble and insoluble fibers, aloes improve digestion and, consequently, also the appearance of the skin.
It is also advisable, for health and beauty, to limit the consumption of sugars, fats and industrial foods as excessive consumption of these substances has harmful effects that are reflected on the well-being and beauty of the whole body; better therefore to prefer a diet low in simple sugars, limit the consumption of saturated fats and introduce the right intake of omega 3 fatty acids into the diet.
The stress caused by excessive work or concerns of everyday life negatively affects health and beauty and we can counteract it through:
- adequate sleep,
- meditation
- consumption of ginseng, passion fruit, ro.
- oibos, green tea and lemon balm.
