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Healthy Foods for Skin Repair

Eating healthy should be just as important a part of your skin care routine as the moisturizer or the face wash you use daily. Select the right foods to help repair your skin from the inside out.

  1. Water

    • If you're dehydrated, your skin will take longer to heal. Wrinkles are also more apparent when skin is dehydrated; the more hydrated you are, the plumper your skin will be.

    Salmon

    • Salmon is rich in omega-3 and omega-6. These essential fatty acids help with cell regeneration, which helps to keep the skin looking young and assists in repairing the skin.

    Blueberries

    • Blueberries are second only to salmon in how rich they are in omega-3s. Berries are also rich in vitamin C, another essential antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals.

    Oils

    • Olive oil, flax see oil, canola oil and even hemp seed oil are all rich in essential fatty acids omega-3 and omega-6.

    Nuts

    • Walnuts, almonds and Brazil nuts are all very rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Vitamin E is naturally hydrating and is clinically proven to help skin heal faster after trauma.

    Leafy Greens and Carrots

    • Carrots and leafy greens such as kale or spinach are rich in vitamin A, essential in skin cell turnover, which is key in skin repair. Vitamin A is also a powerful antioxidant that protects the skin from free radicals.

    Dairy

    • Most dairy products, like low-fat yogurt, are rich in vitamin D. Vitamin D plays a key role in maintaining the health of your body's organs--and your skin is your largest organ.

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