Make Your Skin Naturally Glow Part 3

Skin's Best Friend introduce

25. Brew a pot of tea, chill, then store in the fridge and drink throughout the day. Tea, as you probably know, is a great source of antioxidants, molecules that fight the free-radical damage caused by sun exposure and cigarette smoking. One Arizona study, for instance, found that the more tea people drank (particularly tea with lemon) the less likely they were to develop squamous cell skin cancer.

Healthy Skin on the Menu Part 4

Skin's Best Friend introduce

Salmon

These meaty fish contain high levels of omega-3 fats which are known for their ability to fight inflammation — a damaging process that causes acne, premature aging, and irritation. Plus, researchers have found that oily fish like salmon can help reduce psoriasis symptoms and reduce the risk of nonmelanoma skin cancer.

Healthy Skin on the Menu Part 3

Ground Turkey

Skin's Best Friend introduce

Lean protein, such as ground turkey provides skin with the building blocks for collagen and elastin, the fibers that help skin look firm and wrinkle free. Research also shows that the levels of zinc and niacin in ground turkey may also help treat inflammatory acne.

Your next cookout will also help your complexion if you serve this surprising take on a hamburger.

Healthy Skin on the Menu Part 2

Berries

Skin's Best Friend introduce

Brightly colored berries contain antioxidants, which help neutralize free radicals that can damage the DNA of healthy skin cells. Blackberries, blueberries, and strawberries have some of the highest antioxidant levels of any food — and new research has found a link between the antioxidants in these berries and decreased incidence of UV damage.

This delicious parfait offers an easy way to load up on antioxidants, as well as the omega-3s in flaxseed and walnuts, another important skin nutrient.

Healthy Skin on the Menu Part 1

Skin's Best Friend introduce

Glowing, healthy skin requires a two-step approach. You need to use cleanser, moisturizer, and treatments that address your skin's needs from the outside. But you must also nourish it from the inside, eating plenty of foods with nutrients that keep your complexion calm and provide support on the cellular level.