It is common knowledge that an individuals diet can affect the body so it is not surprising that foods can also be used as a natural cosmetic source. The right choice of foods can bring back the natural glow to the eyes, skin, and hair, all the things the beauty brands deliver at a premium cost. Glossy hair, sparkling eyes, whiter teeth and skin that glows with signs of good health is only a breakfast, lunch and dinner away. That,s right it is as simple as eating a few ingredients along with a balanced diet.
But before we get to the list of products it is worth pointing out that the best beauty nutrient is simple water! Take your pick of most the hair and beauty products on the shop shelves and they will probably have Aqua listed as a main ingredient. Eight glasses of water a day will hydrate your body and will make a visible difference to the skin. The benefits of ensuring the daily intake of water can help the whole body; Prevent dry flaky skin, clear up blemishes, Strengthen weak brittle nails, Brighten tired eyes, Moisten cracked lips and Add shine to dull lifeless hair.
Drinking water is so easy to do and with these added benefits drinking it should be hard to argue against drinking it. Back to the food;
Radiant Skin.
To maintain that youthful glow the skin needs a regular intake of collagen and elastin. Skin also needs antioxdants to help prevent the effects skin-aging free radicals found in pollution, UV rays and smoke. Our top food selection for radiant skin is;
Tomatoes, Red Grapes and Olive Oil
Tomatoes are loaded with Vitamin C, this is required for the body to naturally produce collagen. Red Grapes have antioxidents called Proanthocyanidins both are excellent nutrient with skin protection properties. Olive oil is high in Vitamin E; this is a great collagen-boosting vitamin.
Shiny Hair.
For great shiny hair there are three nutrients essential to make your hair look and feel top of the world. For hair to have strength it requires Protein, for glossy hair it needs essential fatty acids, and for a rich colour vitamin B5 is required. Our top food selection for shiny hair is:
Oily Fish, Eggs, and Avocados
Oily fish are naturally high in fatty acids that are known to activate glands to the scalp to promote shiny hair. Eggs are high on Protein that is claimed to encourage growth, shine and thickness if consumed for breakfast. Avocados are high with vitamin B5 that researchers have identified hinder the production of grey hair while also helping hair to grow thick and fast.
White Teeth.
Thinking of using a teeth whitening kit, or have ever used one? Well you could save yourself the time and bother by eating the right kind of foods!
There are foods out there that contain calcium, phosphorus and fluoride, combined these can give yourself that dentist white finish.
Tea, Milk, and Cheddar
Tea, despite popular beliefs about the staining properties of tea is rich in fluoride. Milk with its calcium and phrosphorus help maintain strong teeth. Cheese after a meal generates saliva that washes away acids and helps to prevent tooth decay.
Sparkly Eyes.
For those luring sparkly eyes a diet rich in antioxidants and betacarente is required.
Spinach, Carrots, and Bilberries.
Spinach is a wonderful provider of lutein, this is an antioxidant that helps the eyes stay clean and healthy. Carrots do not help you see in the dark, but the vitamin A they provide does help the vision generally. Bilberries again help the eyes to focus and see better.
All of the above foods incorporated into a full and healthy diet could save your pure a small fortune on specialist cosmetic products and provide you beauty for a lot longer.
