KONTAN.CO.ID – JAKARTA. Most people definitely crave healthy and radiant skin. Here are 6 fruits that can help make skin more radiant and supple.
In the midst of many supplements that have the promise to nourish the skin, you can get healthy from within by consuming these fruits for the skin.
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Anything? Here are some types of fruit for the skin to keep it healthy and well cared for.
1. Avocado
Avocado contains healthy fats for the skin to keep it elastic and stay moisturised. Scientists found that consumption of healthy fats in avocados is linked to supple skin.
Not only that, this greenish fruit is also a good source of vitamin E. Vitamin E can act as an antioxidant molecule that helps protect the skin from oxidative damage from free radicals.
According to research, the benefits of vitamin E can be optimal by consuming vitamin C, which is also contained in avocados.
Vitamin C also has antioxidant properties and aids in collagen production for healthy skin. Vitamin C deficiency can cause rough and dry skin.
2. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are rich in vitamins and contain natural carotenoid pigments such as lycopene.
The vitamin C in tomatoes has been shown to be an antioxidant molecule that also maintains healthy skin, including by helping collagen production.
Meanwhile, lycopene has been proven by experts to be able to protect the skin from the sun. Lycopene can also prevent wrinkles.
You can help your body to absorb carotenoids like lycopene optimally by consuming a few sources of healthy fats with tomatoes. Food sources of these healthy fats include olive oil.
3. Blueberry
Blueberries contain vitamin A and vitamin C, which have been known to maintain healthy skin and prevent premature aging.
Not only that, this fruit has antiaging antioxidant molecules, called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins are substances that give blueberries their beautiful blue color.
Vitamin A, vitamin C, and anthocyanins can protect the skin from damage, from sunburn, stress, and air pollution.
These substances work by reducing the inflammatory response and preventing the skin from losing collagen. Other berries can help with skin health, including strawberries, raspberries, and blackberries.
4. Papaya
Which Indonesian does not know this delicious fruit? This fruit for the skin contains antioxidant molecules, vitamins, and minerals that help improve skin elasticity.
In addition, the content of papaya fruit also reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles which are signs of aging.
Some of the content of papaya fruit that makes it suitable for fruit for the skin, namely: vitamins A, C, K, and E. Various B vitamins, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, magnesium.
Even more amazing, papaya fruit contains an enzyme called papain. Papain is often added to skin exfoliating products which can act as an anti-inflammatory agent and prevent aging.
5. Guava seeds
Guava may be a fruit that is also popular in Indonesia. In addition, guava is also a healthy fruit that you can consume.
Guava, along with other tropical fruits (mango, kiwi, and pineapple), is a good source of vitamin C. Vitamin C consumption has been linked to increased collagen production.
In addition, guava also has a small amount of zinc, a factor for collagen production.
6. Oranges
Oranges have become a fruit that is synonymous with vitamin C, which is associated with collagen production for healthy skin.
Apart from oranges, other citrus fruits are also easy to find fruits for the skin, such as lemons and grapefruit.
Not only fruits are good for healthy and well-cared skin. We can also consume other food groups to meet our varied nutritional needs.
Some foods that are good for the skin, namely:
- Green tea
- Dark chocolate (dark chocolate)
- Broccoli and other green vegetables
- Nuts
- Fish meat
- Chicken meat
- Egg whites
- garlic
Skin health can be maintained by consuming fruit and healthy foods. You certainly have no trouble finding the fruit above.
In addition, we also need to adopt a healthy lifestyle such as getting enough sleep, diligently cleansing the skin, especially after traveling, and drinking enough water. (Wisnubrata)
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This article has been published on Kompas.com with the title “6 Types of Fruit for More Radiant and Supple Skin“,
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