Your skin is a reflection of your body’s overall health. A consistent maintenance is needed for your skin and body. In this busy life style, no one has enough time for skin care. One should always pamper himself for good care of skin. Good skin care and healthy lifestyle choices can help delay the natural aging process and prevent many skin problems. Taking care of the skin means different things to different people. For many, it means a simple splash of water, using soap for cleansing purpose while most of us look out for cosmetic products for cleansing, toning and moisturizing our skin. But in fact it is not just taking care of your skin externally but internally also. The famous saying “Your skin is the fingerprint of what is going on inside your body.” It means that a well balanced nutritious diet play an integral role to achieve healthy glowing skin which makes the skin beautiful from inside. That’s why the old adage “you are what you eat” not only applies to our overall health and nutrition, but how our skin looks and feels as well.

Tips to have healthy glowing skin

·        Eat three healthy meals every day to make sure you receive essential to minimize your appetite for fried, greasy or sweetened foods which makes you more prone to acne.

·        Whole grain breads, cereals, rice, crackers or pasta should be included in your diet. These foods that are rich in fiber help guarantee a clean gastrointestinal tract, which is particularly crucial in acne management.

·        Eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables, including dark green and yellow, orange, white, green, red, purple and blue fruits such as blackberries, blueberries, strawberries, and plums etc. The consumption of vegetables that are raw or cooked very lightly —that is high in fiber, vitamins and contains important trace minerals. Make it a habit to eat fruits and vegetables every day.

·         Vitamin A-enriched foods such as broccoli, watermelon, apricots, and also foods rich in zinc such as whole grain, beans, nuts and lean beef can also help to reduce acne breakouts.

·         Beta carotene is antioxidants found abundantly in carrots, oranges, yellow fruits and vegetables and acts as a protector for skin care. People who consume diet rich in beta- carotene can tolerate sunrays for a longer period of time.

·        Vitamin C helps to form connective tissues, makes skin supple and prevents it from drying. Guava, oranges, capsicum, cabbage, grapefruit, fresh lime, papaya etc. are natural source of vitamin - C and should be included in diet.

• Increasing consumption of junk food leads to a zinc deficiency and therefore teenagers generally suffer from acne due to zinc deficiency. Zinc helps in production of new healthy cells. Therefore, nuts and seeds should be included everyday in diet.

• Good quality oils such as fish, canola oil, canola-based spread, olive oil, olive oil-based spread, sunflower oil, and sunflower oil-based spread, avocado and nuts contain essential fatty acids (omega-3 & omega-6) should be included in your diet which keep skin lubricated and keeps it looking healthier overall.

• When eating out, remember that many restaurants continue to use trans fats for deep-fried foods. A better choice would be grilled or baked foods which are more likely to be trans-fat free.

• The polyphenols in Green Tea have anti-inflammatory properties that may also be beneficial to skin health overall.

• Drinking water will keep your skin hydrated and helps to flush out the toxins and discourage formation of wrinkles. Our skin needs about eight glass of clean water – everyday.  Hydration comes from pure, clean water — not liquids such as soda or even soup.