Food And Supplements Against Dry Skin

Do you have dry skin? Don’t know how to make her smooth, young and beautiful again? Although there are many moisturizing creams and oils that are applied externally, it is much better to treat the problem from the inside by consuming various foods and supplements against dry skin. 

In the following, we will present you some foods that will help you keep your skin hydrated and we will recommend very effective natural supplements for people affected by dry or wrinkled skin.

Beneficial foods against dry skin

• Fruits rich in vitamin C: This vitamin is essential for skin health. You can get it naturally by consuming citrus fruits (lemons, oranges, grapefruit, tangerines, etc.) or red fruits (strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, etc.).

• American ginseng (panax quinquefolium): It is a medicinal plant that invigorates and moisturizes dry skin. American ginseng is also very beneficial for the care of mature skin. Consume ginseng for 15 days. You can resume this treatment every two or three months.
• Ginkgo biloba (in the form of infusion or extract): It is a medicinal plant with many beneficial properties. These include regulating the secretion of the sebaceous glands of the skin (ginkgo biloba thus helping you keep your skin hydrated), but also rebalancing oily or combination skin. You can consume it for three months as an infusion or extract.

• Flaxseed oil:  Rich in Omega 3, this oil can care for and moisturize your skin, hair and nails, which is why it is recommended to apply it locally, but also to consume it as food. Flaxseed oil is consumed cold and is not recommended to be heated. You can simply eat it or, if you don’t like the taste, you can mix it with other dishes.

Other beneficial foods

• Brewer’s yeast:  This is one of the best supplements against dry skin. We recommend that you consume it if you have certain dermatological problems, such as dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, stretch marks, burns or scars resulting from surgery. Consume daily one or two tablespoons of brewer’s yeast mixed with juice, yogurt, etc.
• Butter or clarified butter (ghee): Containing fatty acids and vitamin A, butter is an excellent food if you want to nourish your skin (unlike margarine, which is an artificial food). But it is not advisable to abuse, especially if you are a little over normal weight. We advise you to consume no more than one tablespoon of butter a day.

• Boiled carrots: Carrots are very rich in vitamin A and if you eat them boiled your body digests them more easily. You can also eat them raw as often as you want.
• Protein-rich foods: Your daily diet should include protein, as many people abuse carbohydrates. We are not talking here only about animal proteins. If you prefer vegetable proteins, you can find sources rich in vegetables, nuts, mushrooms, etc. Protein is essential for skin health.

Dry skin supplements

In this section, we will introduce you to some supplements against dry skin that can complement a diet rich in the foods mentioned above:

• Vitamin C: It is one of the best supplements against dry skin, revitalizing it and giving it radiance. Consume vitamin C in small doses several times a day. If consumed in large doses, the excess is excreted in the urine to prevent overdose. In addition, vitamin C also strengthens your immune system.
• Organic Silicon: Silicon is essential for skin regeneration. For this purpose, we recommend that you consume it in its organic form.
• Collagen: We hear more and more about collagen supplements, which help us improve the texture and firmness of the skin. Collagen is an essential protein not only for the skin, but also for muscles and joints. We advise you to start consuming collagen only after you reach the age of 40.
• Selenium: Selenium gives your skin elasticity, which is essential when it is dry. Selenium-based supplements can also be combined with other minerals, such as zinc (which is also very beneficial) and vitamin E.

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