Best Foods For Your Skin Type

I recently picked up the book Eat Pretty by Jolene Hart, CHC, AADP. She covers the best foods for your skin type and how to get that radiant glow naturally. Such as celery can help hydrate your skin and red cabbage gives us a natural collagen boost! I suggest picking up this book, but I’ll share a quick summary of the best foods for your skin types. Just include these in your regular diet and you should see results!

I do know that personally I wouldn’t be able to drink green juices each morning, I tried it, wasn’t for me. But I did pick up last week this TruMarine Collagen powder that has no flavour. I’ll keep you posted next month if I see any results.

A couple of things I practice everyday is to start off with hot water and lemon, drink water all day (keep a pitcher at your desk), consume less dairy, eat more berries and get plenty of sleep (or try to, I’m going through an insomnia spell). And eat little to none processed foods or sugar. Yes, life is too short to not indulge and live a little, but we never have soda in our house and I stopped putting sugar in my tea. Little changes can make a big difference and it’s easier to start implementing more one bit at a time.

I love to hear tips and other people’s experiences, please share!

Best Foods For Your Skin Type

Oily Skin

Oily skin can be linked to consumption of dairy products. Reducing intake of milk, cheese, butter and cow’s milk yogurt can help contribute to slowing excessive oil production. I know this to be true, if I cut these out I have clearer skin, and then I have a latte with regular milk and bam there’s a big zit on my face!

Foods To Eat For Oily Skin:

Nut Milks
Coconut Milk
Almonds
Sweet Potatoes
Butternut Squash
Pinto Beans
Quinoa
Blueberries
Blackberries
Green Tea

Combination Skin

A good diet for combination skin should include lean protein, fresh greens, cruciferous vegetables and antioxidant-rich fruits. Try for sixty-four ounces of water per day.

Foods To Eat For Combination Skin:
Broccoli
Kale
Swiss Chard
Cabbage
Arugula
Spinach
Carrots
Wild-caught Salmon, Trout and Sardines
Chicken
Eggs
Olive Oil
Quinoa
Brown Rice
Millet

Dry Skin

Dry Skin needs to be nourished with inner hydration. Foods rich in omega fatty acids are important, in addition to drinking plenty of water. These are your two best options to help skin retain moisture in the long-term.

Foods To Eat For Dry Skin:
Salmon
Trout
Halibut
Sardines
Eggs
Avocados
Almonds
Cashews
Olive Oil
Coconut Oil

All Skin Types

Cocoa
Pomegranates
Sunflower seeds
Peppers
Papaya
Black sesame seeds
Lemons
Pumpkin seeds

I hope these guidelines help and please do pick up her book! I really do believe beauty starts from the inside, and you notice it way more as you become older. Plus a healthy, clean diet is great for your waistline and overall health.

Please note that I am in no way a RD or nutritionist, just an avid reader 🙂