Skin Care

Orange Juice and Strawberries
All it takes is the vitamin C in one daily glass of O.J. or a bowl of strawberries to build collagen to give your skin strength and elasticity.
Broccoli, Green Beans, Sweet Potatoes, and Carrots
Think green and orange! Veggies and fruits that are this color contain just what you need to prevent premature wrinkling or bumpy skin that looks and feels like sandpaper.
Wheat Germ and Milk
Sprinkle wheat germ on your oatmeal or bake it in muffins to prevent your skin from becoming dry and flaky, as well as oily. Other foods that work well are whole grains and milk--all of which are packed with vitamin B.
Spinach, Tomatoes, Cantaloupe, and Grapefruit
Reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles without expensive lotions and creams by eating foods such as these that are packed with antioxidant nutrients, including vitamins C and E and beta carotene.
Water
Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate! Drink six to eight glasses of water every day to keep your skin moist and your oil glands functioning properly.
Whole Grain Breads, Cereals, Beans, and Peas
Avoid processed foods and eat nature's bounty to make your skin glow, look healthy, and keep that youthful appearance.
Vegetable Oils, Safflower Oil, Nuts, Avocados, and Seeds
Need to heal damaged skin? You need the linoleic acid found in these foods. So when you're cooking dinner, try to use one or more of these ingredients. Don't use too much! They're also high in fat and that raises your risk of skin cancer.

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