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1、Nutrients for Healthy SkinChoose Foods That Are High in Antioxidants and Omega-3 Fatty Acids Eating a healthy diet loaded with fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants is good for your whole body, including your skin.Antioxidants such as vitamins C, E, and A and beta-carotene can help reduce the d
2、amage caused by unstable molecules known as free radicals. These molecules can injure skin cells and cause signs of aging.One of the best ways to increase your antioxidant intake, say dermatologists, is to eat a wide variety of fruits and vegetables.“I recommend going for as much variety and color a
3、s possible in your diet,“ Day tells WebMD. “Try snacking on blueberries, strawberries, grapefruit, kale, spinach, and different kinds of peppers.“ Day also suggests adding a little tomato paste, which contains an antioxidant called lycopene, to stir-fried vegetables, brown rice, or quinoa.Its also a
4、 good idea to stock your grocery cart with foods that are high in omega-3 fatty acids, including wild salmon, sardines, fortified eggs, and walnuts.“Omega-3 fatty acids help keep the top, outer layer of the skin strong and intact so that external toxins and pollutants are kept out,“ says David E. Ba
5、nk, MD, director of the Center for Dermatology, Cosmetic and Laser Surgery in Mount Kisco, N.Y., and assistant clinical professor of dermatology at Columbia University/New York- Presbyterian Hospital.Look for Skin Care Products That Contain Retinoids The vitamin A derivatives known as retinoids “pro
6、mote more normal skin cell turnover on a molecular level,“ says Day. “They can make your skin look smoother and more even in tone, and help with fine lines, wrinkles, and acne.“You can find retinoids in many skin care products, including creams, serums, and gels. Some, such as Retin-A and Renova, ar
7、e only available by prescription. The retinoid used in over-the-counter products is called retinol.Since retinoids can make your skin more sensitive to the sun, Day recommends applying them at night. Avoid using retinoids if you are pregnant, may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. They may incre
8、ase the risk of birth defects.Other ingredients to look for in skin care products, says Heather Woolery-Lloyd, MD, a dermatologist in private practice in Miami and director of ethnic skin care at the University of Miami, are antioxidants such as vitamins C and E, extracts of green tea, and coenzyme Q10.
