Sure you protect yourself on the outside from harsh UV rays on the outside, but are there ways you can boost skin health from the inside too? What if these solutions are right in your kitchen?
While sunscreen and UPF 50+sun protective clothing top the list for protection and prevention against sun damage, adding some powerful foods to your diet can help promote healthy skin from the inside out. By digging in your refrigerator or cabinet, and you can discover some skin saving secrets in the avocado, the spice turmeric and coconut oil.
A powerful antioxidant, Turmeric has natural healing properties and efficiently treats a number of skin conditions. It’s been scientifically proven to effectively treat acne, eczema, rashes, inflammation, bruising and has been known to assist in the treatment of cancer.
A powerful antioxidant, Turmeric has natural healing properties and efficiently treats a number of skin conditions. It’s been scientifically proven to effectively treat acne, eczema, rashes, inflammation, bruising and has been known to assist in the treatment of cancer. Throw fresh turmeric into recipes, add it in the food processor with ginger, garlic, mint and fresh coconut milk for a smoothie, purée or soup base.
Thanks to the natural and whole food movements, coconut oil is now abundant on supermarket shelves everywhere, appearing as a solid oil in a jar. Coconut oil is not only mild yet flavorful for cooking and eating, it’s also highly effective as a topical treatment on skin. This medium-chain fatty acid helps repair and heal damaged skin, is absorbed easily to strengthen connective tissue, stimulates thyroid function and helps cholesterol convert into anti-aging steroids that lower risks of cancer and heart disease. Some also promote its immunity boosting powers. Use it for cooking veggies, mix it into your morning coffee instead of diary or eat a spoonful between meals as a way to tide you over rather than unhealthy snacks. Look for organic and unrefined (no bleaching or deodorizing).
Wearing proper clothing outdoors and using sunscreens are essential foundational steps to skin health, but just a few dietary additions can help nourish our skin and promote health and healing from the inside out!
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