Mediterranean / Getty Images Eating foods rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties could be part of your anti-aging skin care,1 but it doesn’t mean you’ll be wrinkle-free overnight.
“When you’re thinking about how to eat for healthier or younger skin, it’s definitely a long-term process,” said Rajani Katta MD , a board-certified dermatologist and a clinical faculty member at the Baylor College of Medicine and the McGovern Medical School.
There isn’t a standard “anti-aging diet” or a miracle cure for skin aging, but here are seven foods that may protect your skin, according to dietitians and dermatologists. 1. Avocados
Walk down any beauty aisle and you’ll find avocado eye cream, sheet masks, and other skincare products touting the green fruit’s ability to moisturize the skin. Research shows that eating avocados might also offer some anti-aging benefits.2
A small study published in the Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology showed that women who ate an avocado daily for eight weeks had enhanced skin elasticity and firmness.2
The researchers suggested that foods rich in monounsaturated fats and the antioxidant carotenoids may promote younger-looking skin. Carotenoids are natural pigments found in many fruits, vegetables, and fungi and they also function as antioxidants that can minimize damage from free radicals and oxidative stress.3
Polyunsaturated Fat vs. Monounsaturated Fat: What’s the Difference? 2. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are packed with vitamin C and antioxidants that may benefit the skin. Take a scroll on TikTok and you’ll find creators blending the fruit with yogurt to make a natural face mask.
Eating tomatoes may also help give the skin a youthful glow. A randomized controlled trial from 2001 found that consuming tomato paste might help make the skin more resistant to sun damage.4This study was one of the exceptions where people noticed some changes to their skin in a short time, according to Katta. “After three months, people were more resistant to sunburn,” she said. 3. Berries Berries are known to benefit heart health5 and reduce the risk of certain cancers,6 but they might also support your summer skin protection.“Strawberries, blueberries, raspberries, blackberries contain antioxidants, which preliminary studies show may prevent skin […]
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