You can treat dry skin with food as well as with and natural products!

Dry skin is a real downer for achieving that soft, supple glow we’re all looking to have. But as we look to outside help we can also treat dry skin with food.

Dry skin is also unhealthy for your skin, believe it or not. Skin cells die on a daily and even hourly basis like the rest of our cells do. As this happens, cells that are meant to be sloughed away end up building up on top of the epidermal (top layer) of skin, which causes clogging more easily. This can lead to breakouts, rashes, and more.

So we know that we need to use only the purest, natural skin care products but there’s also a lot to do with what we eat…

Nature provides us with a remedy for everything, including our dry winter skin. Keep in mind that an overall healthy diet and avoiding alcohol (which is drying to the skin) are also important as well. Otherwise, eat these five foods on a regular basis to prevent and treat dry skin naturally:

Coconut

Coconut is a wonder food  and it’s rich in healthy fats that help your skin glow in every way possible. Low fat foods may provide you with nutrients and even aid in moisturizing the skin, but going fat-free is not the answer to preventing and treating dry skin. Your body needs a certain amount of fat to be at its best, and so does your skin!

You can use any type of coconut, though coconut oil is said to be the most helpful.   Whole food coconut butter and coconut shreds are also helpful and they retain all the good fiber found in coconut.

(Diy coconut bath! )

Olives

Also rich in good fats which helps provide your skin with healthy unsaturated fats with anti-aging benefits. Olive oil is rich in Vitamin E, a powerhouse nutrient to treat and prevent dry skin naturally. Olive oil may also be consumed or applied to the skin and raw, organic olives make amazing additions to any plant-based entree. For a skin-boosting dinner, combine olives with some quinoa and kale, which are complementary to olives and will provide you with additional antioxidants, fiber, and protein (all wonderful for your skin health).

Olive oil in soaps

Avocado

Avocado is a miraculous food for dry skin, containing potassium, B vitamins, Vitamin E, and protein. However, their fats are what really shine when it comes to boosting your skin health. They help lubricate the skin and protect it from damage, and also promote clear, youthful skin. Avocados are also one of the best anti-aging foods you can eat for this exact purpose.

Avocado oil in creams

Oatmeal

Oatmeal is rich in skin benefits including preventing and treating dryness, rashes, and even acne. Oatmeal contains a large amount of antioxidants, along with vitamins and minerals that improve skin health. It’s also rich in fiber that keeps your heart health and keeps you regular. Fiber is also important for your skin since it helps keep moving wastes along through the body properly, which also keeps your skin healthy as a result. Those fibers in oatmeal also help slough away dead skin and also prevent redness when applied topically .

Oatmeal Face Mask

Sweet Potato

 Sweet potatoes are an amazing sources of Vitamin A, containing more than almost any other vegetable. Vitamin A helps lock in moisture, gives your skin a healthy glow and protects it from damage. Vitamin C found in sweet potatoes will also help improve your skin and also protect your body from those nasty winter colds as a side benefit. Pumpkin, carrots, and winter squash also make excellent Vitamin A-rich choices as well.

Leafy greens are fantastic for dry, winter skin (and acne) as they’re beneficial for almost anything, and healthy nuts and seeds also provide essential fatty acids that help prevent dryness naturally too. When it comes to dry skin, prioritize antioxidant-rich foods and healthy fats above all else and remember to get a variety of sources into your diet.

You’ll also want to consider using a sunscreen moisturizer product Choose one which is cruelty -free and natural as the best option. Pure natural Sun Protection will make the job for you!

Kiss those dry skin flakes goodbye and eat up- dry, winter skin can be a thing of these past with delicious, plant-based foods!

 

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