We spend lots of time and money considering what we put on our faces. But how much do you think about whether or not you're following a clear skin diet? In the past, dermatologists maintained that unless you wipe greasy fingers on your face, food doesn't cause zits. But some are rethinking the party line. In the past decade, we've learned more and more about how much the foods we eat impact our complexions. But with all sorts of supplements, special eating plans, and complexion drinks out there promising glowing skin from the inside out, it's tough to tell what's actually legit.
SELF digested the research and polled experts to determine which foods you should add to your diet to truly benefit skin, which may be worth an occasional munch, and which to pass up. Here's what we found.
These foods are proven complexion perfecters:
Pile these on your plate. All pack nutrients essential for healthy skin.
Strawberries, citrus fruits, red peppers, and broccoli
Beauty benefit: a smooth texture
Eat-right evidence: Vitamin C, plentiful in this produce, is vital for the production and formation of collagen, skin's support structure, Toby Amidor, R.D., director of nutrition for DietTV.com in New York City, tells SELF. A strong support layer underneath helps smooth what's on top and prevent wrinkles, she says.
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