Winters are almost here. But the dry, itchy, and inflamed skin that comes with winter it is never a good look. If you are mostly reaching for handfuls of lotion in the dead of winter, there are several other ways to counter the harsh climate. In fact, you can go for several food items that are available in your kitchen instead of medicines to cure your skin related problems.
In this article, Nutritionist and Dietician Avni Kaul talks about the best foods that will relieve you from dry skin naturally in winter.
Orange And Yellow Vegetables
Orange and yellow vegetables such as carrot, pumpkin, and sweet potatoes are rich in Vitamin A and C. They assist in repairing the tissues and also produce collagen respectively. The high content of antioxidants available in the vegetables helps it fight with the dry skin and also safeguards the skin from all types of sun rays and skin damage. So, try and include more orange and yellow vegetables during the winter season.
Coconut Oil
Coconut oil can be used both externally as well as internally. It has anti-inflammatory properties which help in reducing all types of skin problems. If you are suffering from excessive skin dryness, try using coconut oil while cooking. It will provide you with several skin benefits.
Spinach
Spinach and other leafy vegetables are very high in Omega 3 fatty acids, that help in locking of the moisture. The phytochemicals and folates are available in the spinach help in hydrating the skin and keeping it healthy. Prepare a healthy salad with spinach this winter. It will certainly improve your immune system and stop the skin from getting dry.
Nuts And Seeds
Nuts and seeds aids in hydrating your skin to a great extent. They are full of minerals, fats which help in promoting the elasticity and regeneration of cells. Enjoy almonds and flax seeds and help your skin to remove dryness from its roots.
Yogurt
If you especially have a sensitive skin year-round, one of the finest options you can get is this gut-healthy option, that you can both eat and use topically. As a moisturizer, the probiotic coating of yogurt helps to remove dead skin cells and hydrate new ones. Just ensure you are reaching for plain, whole-milk yogurt rather than the sugary flavored ones.
Egg Whites
Another protein-filled food to restore moisture and helps with skin’s elasticity, egg whites are a solution for the most exposed layers of your skin. Egg whites are a home beauty solution, this is why an egg-white face mask is mostly used. But one needs it to rinse well with this because you don’t want to further clog pores or up the chances of salmonella.
In Buenos Aires, 2018 Summer Youth Olympic Games Nutritionist Avni Kaul was the Advisor (Nutrition) from India. She is a Gold-medallist master’s science graduate from the University of Delhi in the subject of Food and Nutrition. Avni Kaul is a diet and nutrition columnist in some of India's leading newspapers and magazines like -
Columnist at TimesNow
Columnist at NDTV Food
Columnist at Grazia
Columnist at Deccan Herald
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