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Diet for Healthy Skin

 by Stella Morgan
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Diet for healthy skin comprises of a healthy physical and mental health.



A balance diet aids in a glowing complexion. ‘Beauty lies in the eyes of the beholder’. It also relies upon the care taken by the individual. A simple individual looks beautiful and out of the crowd, due to good skin. An expensive product for the skin is not a remedy, but a burden on your wallet.



Vitamin A in green leafy vegetables and orange yellow fruits and vegetables are good for the skin. They enhance the complexion and render a glow to the skin. Fish in the diet provides the sheen and suppleness to the skin. Breakfast cereals with a few blended flaxseeds are beneficial. Vitamin E has a potent antioxidant activity and encourages a glowing complexion.




Improper skin cleansing with a poor dietary regimen causes accumulation of dirt and other particles on the skin pores, thereby resulting in clogged pores. Effective cleansing is essential in preventing further blockage. A sunscreen aids in dry weather. A wide-brimmed hat is beneficial in saving from a sunny day. Avoid drinking and smoking. Restrict the intake of fatty, fried foods. Pure and healthy blood helps in rendering smoothness to the skin. Avoid processed foods and concentrate on organic foods. Refrain from junk foods and those foods with ‘empty calories’ (Those contributing to calories and not nutrients) from the diet.
Wrinkles are a constantly nagging problem, during the course of ageing. Toxin elimination by drinking around 8 glasses of water per day results in a healthy skin. Oil content in marine foods helps in skin nourishment. Dry skin is prevented by fat intake from whole grains, olive oil and flaxseeds. Research reveals a glowing skin, due to the addition of brewer’s yeast to the diet. Anemia is associated with a pale skin.



A diet rich in iron, folic acid, copper, cobalt and B vitamins is effective to overcome.

Adequate supply of B complex vitamins, iodine, vitamin C, protein and vitamin A provides a supple skin. Thiamin helps skin well-being, by enhancing the blood circulation. Eczema is a common skin problem faced by many. This occurs, due to the deficiency of pyridoxine. Riboflavin deficiency results in an oily skin and cheilosis and angular stomatitis. The corners of the mouth and nose are dry and crack. Niacin deficiency also results in skin eruptions. A liberal supplementation of these nutrients in the dietary schedule works wonders! Improvise your nutrition channels and engage in simple exercises and yoga to stay beautiful.
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