9 Essential Foods to Make Your Skin Healthier

Sometimes, the first step to achieving healthy skin takes place in the grocery store. Because there are so many foods to choose from, we’re narrowing it down to 9 essential foods that will

make your skin healthier.

These small blue fruits are African American skin care super foods

because they are packed with much needed antioxidants. Blueberries help keep the skin

firm by providing protection from free radicals that deplete the skin’s collagen. The

antioxidants in blueberries also promote collagen production. This is something that

keeps the skin healthier for longer.

Blue Berries

Because of its acidity and anti-bacterial properties, yogurt is a great way to prevent

and treat acne. It can also be made into D.I.Y. Black skin care product by combining it with skin-friendly foods. When applied to the skin, yogurt can treat dry skin and sun damaged

skin.

Yogurt

Kiwi is often overlooked when it comes to skin-friendly foods. This exotic fruit actually

contains more vitamin C per ounce than any other fruit. Its fuzzy skin acts as a barrier and keeps the vitamin C from evaporating, like it

does in other fruits.

Kiwi

Avocados are an awesome source of biotin, which is not only good for

African American skin, but for African American hair as well. You can use the

avocado as a facemask for an instant burst of hydration, or incorporate it into your diet to

improve your skin from the inside out.

Avocado

Bell peppers are a hidden gem in African American skin care. The antioxidants and phytochemicals in bell peppers have anti-aging properties that keep the skin appearing

youthful. They also have anti-bacterial properties that can help fight blemishes and

acne.

Bell Peppers

Spinach is another Black skin care super food, as it benefits the skin in a number of ways. It can be applied topically to cleanse the face, or it can be consumed to treat acne and give the skin a healthy glow. Eating spinach can also

give your skin a boost in vitamin B, which adds protection from UV rays. Although there are

many more, one last benefit of spinach is that it helps two repair and increase growth of skin

cells at the same time!

Spinache

Drinking green tea is not only relaxing, but it can also improve the skin’s

health. The tea’s anti-inflammatory properties help to reduce acne and give

the skin a nice glow.

Green Tea

Almonds are a great snack and are dense with vitamin E, a much-needed antioxidant in Black women’s skin care. Vitamin E adds

protection against the sun and free radicals that can cause wrinkles and fine lines. Using

Almond oils on the skin also improves wrinkles and sun damaged skin.

Almonds

Yes! Chocolate can be good for you. Dark chocolate, specifically, contain an antioxidant called flavonol. Flavonols have a multitude of

benefits for the skin, but we love that they give the skin a dewy glow. They also have been proven to help keep the skin retain

moisture, which will also help with dewy skin.

Dark Chocolate