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Women usually use food as part of facial skin care, such as using egg whites to a mask, cucumbers to refresh the eyes and reduce swelling. There is nothing wrong indeed. However, based on research, eating food directly used treatments is better than using it directly to the face.
If we are accustomed to eating processed foods high in sugar (such as white bread, cakes / biscuits, ice cream) and low-fiber foods are often consumed at high risk then we are Insulin Resistant, where this condition can progress to diabetes mellitus.
In these conditions, insulin (a hormone that prevents blood sugar levels are not high) is not working properly. This causes blood sugar levels will increase, so will affect the reaction of protein in the body’s connective tissue (collagen) and causes skin to lose elasticity. And the impact of unwanted wrinkles appear. In addition, the skin becomes brittle / more sensitive to sunlight.
A study conducted by scientists from Monash University says that people who have a habit of eating fruits, vegetables and fish will have fewer wrinkles than those who did not. Furthermore, the scientists observed that a diet high in fat, such as meat, cheese, soft drinks, cakes, pasta, potato (also called a food with high glycemic index) would improve the appearance of wrinkles in the skin.
To get a healthy glowing skin, fill your daily food menus with content:
a. Vitamins E and C
A study says that both of these vitamins can protect the skin from dangerous ultraviolet light (recommended in the form of food supplements).
Vitamin C is an essential nutrient in the synthesis of collagen, which is a protein that gives skin firmness and suppleness.
Source: Vegetable oil, margarine, eggs, fish, cereal grains, beans, citrus fruits, berries, potatoes, tomatoes, green vegetables.
b. Essential Fatty Acids
A research states that an unsaturated fatty acid (poly, mono), especially omega-3 fatty acids in the diet can minimize the damage and effects of aging caused by ultraviolet rays on the skin.
Source: salmon, mackerel, tuna, olive oil, nuts.
c. Anti Oxidant
Tea, especially green tea which is a source of special anti-oxidants called polyphenols.
A study in Arizona, the U.S. says that the more people drink tea (served with lemon) the less people in the population who suffer from squamous cell carcinoma (malignant skin tumor).
d. Vitamin A
Vitamin A is one of the powerful antioxidant, in addition to green tea.
A study that found a strong correlation between blood levels of vitamin A in the incidence of dryness of the skin. The more levels of vitamin A, then the skin will be more humid.
Vitamin A is difficult to obtain from food, but still easy to obtain precursornya namely beta carotene (which will be converted into vitamin A in the intestines).
Source: fruit orange, red and yellow. Carrots, tomatoes, green vegetables and broccoli.
