6 Foods to Support Healthy Skin

By Anushka Malcolm

Aug 25

Diet is an important part of a holistic approach to skin health. Some of the foods that can support healthy skin include sunflower seeds (vitamin E), oysters (zinc), salmon (omega-3), kale (vitamin A), raspberries (vitamin C) and turmeric (curcumin).

Zinc levels are important in managing both acne and eczema. Low levels of the essential fat-soluble antioxidants vitamins A, E are linked to severe cases of acne and eczema, and vitamin C plays a role in maintaining skin health.

Turmeric contains curcumin, an anti-inflammatory agent which acts synergistically with several antibiotics to inhibit the growth of some skin bacteria.

Omega-3 fatty acids are known to decrease inflammation. There is evidence that adequate consumption of omega-3 fats and fish oil is associated with an improvement in overall acne severity, especially for individuals with moderate to severe acne.

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