Foods Which Repair Your Skin

A common mistake I always see is when someone has over done it with a skincare product they go searching for another product to fix the damage. It's like people forget there are other ways to heal your skin beside topical treatments. What you need to remember is if you have over done it with a skincare product then topical treatments have got you into this situation. It is like the saying don't fight fire with fire.

Our skin is part of body and a huge body function. I feel like people forget that our skin has a job and the fundamental part of having great skin is looking after our body and nourishing it from the inside out.

I have a video up on my channel on what to do if you have over done it with a skincare product (I talk about acne products but this still applies to whatever product you have over used). Today's post however is all about which vitamins and nutrients we should try to get into our diet to repair our skin and maintain healthy skin. I also share tips for supporting your liver as this is an organ which is so important to look after, I mean it has over 500 functions! It is one to look after!

Omega 3 Essential Fatty Acids

• Oily Fish - Salmon, Mackerel, Cod liver Oil, Tuna, Sardines.
• Nuts + Seeds - Walnuts, Chia seeds, Flaxseeds, Hemp seeds, Pumpkin seeds.
• Avocados
• Eggs

Vit C

• Red Pepper
• Oranges
• Strawberries
• Brocoli
• Lemon
• Kale
• Parsley
• Kiwi
• Brussel Sprouts
• Pineapple

Vit E

• Nuts + Seeds - Sunflower seeds, almonds, Hazelnuts, Pine nuts, Brazil nuts, 
• Avocado
• Fish - Salmon, Rainbow Trout, Lobster, Crayfish, Octopus, Cod.
• Swiss chard
• Spinach
• Kale
• Plant oils - Wheat germ oil, Sunflower oil, Olive oil, Hemp seed oil, Coconut oil
• Broccoli
• Parsley
• Olives

Protein

• Animal Protein (If you do choose animal protein I highly recommend you source good quality meat. Otherwise it can highly disrupt your hormonal balance which will not help your skin)
• Plant based protein - Hemp seeds, Quinoa, Legumes, Spirulina, Chia seeds, Broccoli, Leafy greens, Pea, Rice.

Antioxidants 

• Blueberries, Strawberries, Goji berries, Raspberries
• Dark chocolate
• Artichokes
• Kale
• Red Cabbage
• Spinach

Foods + Herbs to support the Liver

• Dandelion
• Milk thistle
• Oregon grape root
• Turmeric
• Peppermint
• Cardamon
• Beetroot
• Carrots
• Green tea
• Leafy Greens
• Avocados
• Apples
• Olive oil
• Cruciferous Vegetables
• Walnuts
• Cabbage

Do you have any nutrition tips for repairing your skin

Ebony x