Skinspiration…  You are what you eat!

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Every 35 days your skin replaces itself

Every month your liver is renewed

Every day your body makes new cells from what you eat!

What you eat literally becomes what you are made of.

A healthy outside comes from a healthy inside!

At La Beauté we know that beauty and skin support is not just an external approach. Topical skin support from your products is only part of the equation that makes up a healthy, radiant skin, by ensuring that the food that you eat is full of nutrients and skin cell building properties is the other half. You are in control of creating your own outer beauty via the food that you eat. To help you with this we have listed our top 10 foods to help assist with your skin’s health.

Our Top 10 Skin Foods

1. TOMATOES, contain high levels of the anti-ageing antioxidant, Lycopene, which helps protect the skin from sun damage.

2. GREEN TEA, is considered one of the healthiest drinks and the best part is it is packed with a storehouse of skin benefits including providing the skin with plenty of antioxidants to help eliminate free radicals, preventing premature ageing.

3. WALNUTS, ALMONDS & SUNFLOWER SEED, are some of the best sources of Omega-3 and Vitamin E, helping the body with inflammation and the skin to be smoother, plumper and brighter.

4. KIWI FRUIT, these tasty fruits are loaded with vitamin C and antioxidants, which keeps the skin firm, helps prevent wrinkles and also keeps teeth and bones healthy.

5. AVOCADOS, contain an amazing amount of nutrients and healthy fats including vitamins C, E, K, folic acid, magnesium and potassium which protects the skin from environmental stresses, acts an a humectant  (hydrator) for your skin and helps reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.

6. SPINACH, this leafy vegetable has immense health benefits, rich in sources of vitamin A, B, C and E, potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium and omega-3, it acts as an antioxidant and helps prevent cell damage, premature ageing, prevents dry skin and protects against UV damage.

7. BERRIES, these yummy skin superfoods are packed with antioxidants, are high in vitamin C, and also contain the anti-inflammatory anthocyanins and quercetin. Helping keep your skin evenly toned and radiant.

8. OILY FISH (Salmon, Mackerel, Tuna), are one of the best sources of Omega-3 fatty acid. Omega-3 is essential for cellular health, helping the skin to stay hydrated, reducing inflammation, clearing clogged pores and reducing fine lines and wrinkles. Oily fish also contains selenium and vitamin D.

9. EGGS, are the number one provider of protein, required for skin health and repair, providing the building blocks that create and maintain skin cells. Eggs also contain vitamin A, D, E and highly absorbable B-complex vitamins, iron, copper, selenium and antioxidants.

10. CHOCOLATE, it is true that DARK chocolate is good for your skin. The flavonoids present in dark chocolate protects the skin from UV rays and helps increase blood flow to the skin which improves the skin’s hydration and complexion. Cocoa extract helps reduce roughness and inflammation in the skin. Not all chocolate is the same only dark chocolate with at least 60% cacao is beneficial.

Ensure that you treat your skin from the inside out as well as from the outside in; what you put in is as important as to what you put on!!