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Skin Protector: #Turmeric
Turmeric, the spice that gives yellow curry its vibrant color, is made of curcurmin, a powerful antioxidant that has been proven to inhibit the growth of melanoma.
Free Radical Fighter: #Caffeine
One serving of coffee holds more antioxidants than a serving of mixed fruit that included oranges and bananas. and caffeinated green and black teas prevents sun damage , while decaffeinated teas don't. Maybe it’s time to rethink your coffee embargo?
Dark chocolate is full of flavanoids, an antioxidant that helps your skin protect itself from UV damage. Plus, in one study, German researchers found that flavanoids in dark chocolate were shown to improve skin hydration and increase blood flow to the skin!
Collagen-Booster: #Chia Seeds
“Chia seeds are a complete protein, [meaning] it contains ALL of the essential amino acids,” Gerstner says. Amino acids derived from chia seeds, flax seeds, and nuts help build collagen from the inside out.
Skin Firmer: #Oysters
These slurp-able mollusks are an amazing source of zinc, which helps create collagen. Plus, they’re a great source of vitamin A and selenium, another skin-boosting mineral.
Cleaner Upper: #Garlic
Garlic is full of allicin, a chemical that reacts with your body to fight off many harmful bacteria and viruses—including ones that may cause an acne flare-up or skin infection.
It is suggested cabbage is an unlikely source when your skin needs to detox: . “It’s packed with in dole-3-carbonyl, a powerful antioxidant that supports liver detoxification,” she says. “The more toxin-free your liver, the less breakouts you’ll get!”
Skin Smoother: #Buckwheat
Buckwheat is high in mono saturated fatty acids and rutin, both of which help to keep your skin elastic and supple.
This anti-inflammatory root will help keep redness and irritation at bay, . In other words, it’s perfect for soothing acne-prone skin and anyone with rosacea.