7 best foods that helps dry skin glow

Scaly and flaky texture is associated with dry skin and most people think the only way to take care of it is by taking care of the outter part which is good. But to get an absolute result, you need to watch the kinds of things that get into your body system.

When you eat the right foods, your skin will maintain a glow that would last long. This way you'll be taking care of your skin internally and externally. Today's article will show you the foods that would help your dry skin survive any kind of weather.

Here are the foods you need.

1. Water

Water helps to rehydrate your cells, maintain homeostasis, and prevent aging [Pulse Nigeria] Pulse Nigeria

You might be wondering why water. You can't have good skin if you don't drink enough water. When it comes to treating dry skin, the first and the most important factor is water. Water helps to rehydrate your cells, maintain homeostasis, prevent aging, and keep all your cells active and functioning. Not drinking enough water can result in cutaneous water loss, leading to many skin problems, including dry and flaky skin. 3 litres of water daily is recommended. You can also spice it up by adding some fruits in the water.

2. Banana

Banana have anti-wrinkle properties and help to moisturize the skin [home] Pulse Nigeria

Bananas are rich in vitamins A, B, C, and D, niacin, riboflavin, thiamin, copper, zinc, iron, magnesium, calcium, dietary fiber, and other nutrients. These nutrients have anti-wrinkle properties and help to moisturize the skin. The dietary fiber helps flush out the toxins, thereby rejuvenating your skin cells. Consuming bananas regularly can give your skin the glow and smoothness that it badly needs. You can consume at least one banana per day.

3. Sweet potatoes

Sweet potatoes help repair tissue damage and help keep skin healthy [Business Insider USA] BusinessInsider USA Images

These delicious vegetables contain an abundance of vitamin A, one of the most important nutrients for preventing dry skin. These antioxidants help repair tissue damage and help keep skin healthy. Also, vitamin A in sweet potatoes promotes healthy skin reproduction to keep feeling renewed and fresh throughout the body. The beta carotene in sweet potatoes acts as a sun barrier. Being protected from the sun means more locked-in moisture.

4. Avocados

Avocados contain nutrients found in avocados help repair the skin tissues, rehydrate the skin cells [Rodale] Rodale

Avocado is rich in vitamin E and over 20 other vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants. The fruit is also rich in monounsaturated fats, which not only keeps skin moist but reduces inflammation. All the nutrients found in avocados help repair the skin tissues, rehydrate the skin cells, decrease the roughness of the skin and make it supple, and reduce wrinkles. You can consume avocado by making an avocado sauce, adding avocado to your salad or making an avocado smoothie.

5. Fish

Fish makes your skin look more nourished, soft, and glowing [Louisiana Grill] Pulse Nigeria

Studies prove that fatty fish such as salmon, herring, tuna, and trout contain high amounts of omega-3 fatty acids, which help retain moisture and strengthen your skin's barrier. This makes your skin look more nourished, soft, and glowing. Moreover, these fish are also a good source of protein, vitamins, and minerals that help keep your cells proactive, leading to better functioning, which helps slow down aging and protects the skin from flaking and cracking.

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6. Green leafy vegetables

Leafy vegetables help to heal dry and itchy skin, improve circulation, remove toxins, and soothe the skin [lifealth] Pulse Live Kenya

Leafy greens, such as kale, spinach, broccoli, cabbage, etc., are rich sources of vitamins A, B, C, and K, calcium, zinc, magnesium, iron, and folic acid, and dietary fiber. They are also antioxidative and anti-inflammatory in nature. The nutrients present help to heal dry and itchy skin, improve circulation, remove toxins, and soothe the skin. You can make a green smoothie with spinach or kale. Consume blanched dark leafy greens. You can also stir-fry them or have them in salads or sandwiches.

7. Nuts

Nuts help to maintain cell turgidity and integrity, improve circulation [nutriworks] Pulse Live Kenya

Nuts, such as almonds, walnuts, pine nuts, cashew, hazelnut, and many more are loaded with essential fatty acids (EFAs) like omega-3s and omega-6s. Other nutrients present are proteins, vitamin E and B-group vitamins, magnesium, selenium, copper, and iron. These nutrients help to maintain cell turgidity and integrity, improve circulation, and hydrate the cells, thereby making your skin soft, supple, and glowing.