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Ten healthy habits to better looking skin

Beautiful, radiant skin is just a few steps away!


UPDATED DECEMBER 20, 2019 8:22 AM EST

Our skin is the first thing that others see of us, so caring for it should be one of our top prioirities. taking the steps to care for you skin can reap many benefits in the long run and can help it continue to perform its top function of protecting us.

There are countless ways for us to help our skin: from vitamins to serums to the kind of foods we eat. Protecting and caring for our skin can take on many forms. We've gathered a list of things that will help make all the difference and leave you glowing!

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Healthy fats

Contrary to what you think, your skin needs healthy oils. But it requires those healthy oils that help promote shine. In comes the avocado, which not only serves for a fabulous mask, but its rich flavor and promotes hydrated, firm and flexible skin. Additional healthy oils can be found in nuts, seeds and fish.

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A lot of collagen

Did you know that your body converts the proteins you consume into collagen and keratin for the skin? If you are a fish lover and you eat salmon, sardines and tuna — you are on the right track! You can even add other proteins such as legumes (including lentils and chickpeas) to your menu.

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SPF

Eggs are another component that can't be missing in your diet because they are rich in vitamin A, selenium and zinc. These desired nutrients help you avoid sun damage on the dermis and also on the innermost layers of the skin. They also help accelerate the healing of wounds caused by an injury.

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Bye, bye wrinkles!

Talking about skincare cannot be without the discussion of vitamin E. It's a very necessary micronutrient because it works as an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory that prevents wrinkles, sagging and cancer. It works with vitamin C to strengthen cell walls. You can find it in extra virgin olive oil, as well as in eggs and avocados.

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Disease prevention

The skin requires a lot of vitamin C and omega 3 fatty acids as it ages due to her aiding in the production of collagen and how they help with sun protection. They also provide the body with powerful antioxidants that reduce the probability of having cancer. What foods can we go to for them? Think green: spinach, kale and chard.

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Soluble protein

The soluble protein in The Nue Co. Skin Food ,$75, contains organic fruits that are rich in antioxidants and add vitamins C and E to protect the skin. It also contains prebiotic inulin that feeds the healthy bacteria within the intestine.

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Nutritive extracts

The Votary Super Seed Nutritional Supplement, $37, is an ancient formula that uses no less than ten cold-pressed virgin extracts to improve the health of your skin from the inside out. It contains many fatty acids and is suitable for vegans.

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Healthy concentrates

Are you into teas and infusions? An ideal recommendation is Aime Matcha Glow, $27. Your daily bags are full of collagen and aloe vera to promote healthy skin. A bag contains 137 times more antioxidants than standard green tea.

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Adding radiance

SkinShake, $78, by Dr. David Jack is an oral supplement full of antioxidants (such as vitamin C) and a powerful mixture of vegetable proteins, superfoods, supergreens and peptides. This mix works to repair, regenerate and add luminosity to your skin.