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Food to Keep Your Skin Young & Wrinkle Free

Your skin is your body's largest organ and like the rest of your body must be treated well and properly nourished to be at optimal health levels. As Mark G. Rubin, MD, assistant clinical professor of dermatology of the University of San Diego says, "Your skin is a reflection of your underlying health, so good nutrition, getting enough sleep, reducing stress, staying hydrated, etc., all play a role in creating better-looking skin."

  1. Antioxidant Rich Foods

    • Antioxidant rich foods help to keep skin looking fresh, young and wrinkle free. Antioxidant rich foods include leafy green vegetables, berries, fruits and green tea. Antioxidants counter the free radicals which as a result helps to keep your skin healthy.

    Water

    • Water moisturizes the skin by hydrating cells. This in turn helps to prevent skin from drying out and becoming wrinkled. Drink plenty of water, around 6 to 8 glasses per day.

    Essential Fatty Acids

    • Essential fatty acids help to fight wrinkles and keep skin young. These help to keep cell membranes intact which allow nutrients to be passed through the cells. Essential fatty acids are found in foods such as almonds, walnuts, tuna, mackerel and sardines.

    Selenium

    • Selenium fights free radicals and is a good option to take if you are commonly exposed to the sun. Selenium helps to combat free radicals that result from too much sunlight and thus helps to keep skin intact. Selenium levels are especially high in Brazil nuts.

    Vitamin A and Vitamin C

    • Vitamin A and Vitamin C are essential components in having healthy skin. Ingest these vitamins from food alone as you can get too many vitamins from supplements which can have negative effects. Vitamin A exists in foods such as carrots, broccoli, kale and sweet potatoes. Vitamin C is found in oranges, lemons, limes, grapefruit and potatoes.

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