[Mhiz Rebecca]

Most people think that the only way they can get a good
and smooth skin is by using creams which can
sometimes damage the skin. This is actually wrong. You
can still improve your skin through food by simply eating
healthy. In line with this, Jumia Food, Nigeria’s no 1 food
ordering platform shares ways to boost your skin
through food.
Healthy fat
Healthy fats found in avocados, oily fish, nuts and seeds
provide essential fatty acids which act as a natural
moisturiser for the skin, keeping it supple and improving
elasticity. These fats also come packaged with a healthy
dose of vitamin E which will help protect against
damage.
Eat fruit and vegetables daily
Fruit and vegetables contain powerful antioxidants that
help to protect skin from damage. You should eat fruit
and vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes and
pumpkin. They are important for normal skin cell
development and healthy skin tone.
Consume enough vitamin C
Vitamin C is needed to support the immune system,
promote radiant skin and help blemishes heal properly.
The best sources of vitamin C are blackcurrants,
blueberries, guava, kiwi fruits, oranges, pawpaw and
strawberries. Vitamin C is needed to produce collagen
that strengthens the capillaries that supply the skin.
Drink eight glasses of water every day
Know that mild dehydration causes your skin to look dry,
tired and wrinkled. Hence, drink eight glasses of water a
day. Also, don’t forget that some fruit and vegetables,
such as watermelon and cucumber also contribute fluids
as they will increase the rate you hydrate your body and
skin.
Eat plenty of zinc
Zinc is involved in the normal functioning of the glands
in the skin which produce oil and helps to repair skin
damage and keep skin soft. Zinc-rich foods include fish,
red meat, whole grains, poultry nuts and shellfish.