Problem – Dry Skin
What to eat:
Drink lots of water and eat good fatty foods like olive oil and avocado.
What to avoid:
Coffee and black tea which dehydrates your internal tissue. Fried foods are a no go. They deplete levels of good fats and cause more dryness.
Problem – Dull Skin
What to eat:
Orange and green vegetables help increase vitamin A making your skin cells shed faster for a radiant complexion. Try eating yams to increase luster to your skin.
What to avoid:
Garlic, onions and spices increase circulation and impart a healthy glow but do not overdue it! Too much will cause redness in the face.
Problem – Wrinkles
What to eat:
Fruits rich in color that have vitamin C like berries. They promote anti-aging, skin-firming collagen and antioxidants and antioxidants.
What to avoid:
Eating too much sugar will eventually lead to saggy skin. Intake of too much iron will contribute to wrinkles.
Problem – Brown Spots
What to eat:
Dark chocolate. YEP, I said eat dark chocolate! They are a powerful source of antioxidants that fight sun damage.
What to avoid:
Put down that 2nd cocktail. Alcohol, especially beer, as well as processed foods, weaken your immune system, making skin more sensitive to sunlight.
Problem – Acne-Prone
What to eat:
Red and orange veggies are rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts to oil-reducing vitamin A.
What to avoid:
Seaweed stimulate oil glands, salt and shrimp. They tend to cause irritation to the pores. Pure chocolate is safe but stay away from the sugary desserts.
Problem – Rosacea/Redness
What to eat:
Eat calming foods like fish, cucumber and licorice. Turmeric seasoning is high in curumin, an antioxidant and anti-inflammatory.
What to avoid:
Hot foods or spicy foods. Too much alcohol and caffeine will make the blood vessels swell and skin can appear redder.
XOXO Besos,
Anna Castillo
Beauty Editor – Owner of www.inkcosmetics.com
Beauty editor for DC on Heels. Anna is a celebrity makeup artist/stylist, active duty air force member and owner of Ink Cosmetics. That’s right, she can karate kick chop you and apply your lashes at the same time. Follow her @inkcosmetics
