6 Superfoods for Glowing Skin in Winters

We all know how good olive oil is for skin. But especially during the winters, it protects the skin when it becomes drier. Olive oil is rich in vitamins E and A and also contains several other natural fatty acids and minerals that hydrate the skin. Moreover, it helps to maintain skin elasticity and softness.

Massage with olive oil over your face, arms, elbows, and knees, before taking a warm bath in winters. Wipe off excess oil after patting dry.

In addition, you can use extra-virgin olive oil for cooking and salad dressing needs.

Broccoli is yet another healthy veggie for skin care. It is loaded with skin-boosting ingredients such as Vitamins A and C. Moreover, it also contains natural estrogens that do wonders to dry skin. The presence of vitamin C stimulates collagen production in the skin to keep it healthy. Vitamin A prevents skin damage and also protects skin membranes. These vitamins in broccoli are an excellent way to tackle winter skin care problems such as dry, flaky patches.

Regular intake of broccoli helps get a natural glow and beautiful complexion to skin. You can opt for roaster, or steamed broccoli to get the most of its benefits.

Green tea is an antioxidant-rich super food. It helps the body to fight free radical damage caused to skin. It has polyphenols that prevents the signs of premature aging, not to mention, also reduces it considerably. During winter season and harsh weather conditions, green tea could help combat skin dryness. It moisturizes the skin from inside out. Moreover, you can also use green tea for skin problems like age spots and saggy skin.

You can drink 2 to 3 cups of green tea every day to get the benefits. It is refreshing and healthy. Know about green tea benefits in our earlier post.

Use cool green tea as a face freshener by splashing it. Rinse it with cool water.

You can also make an exfoliating face mask with green tea. Mix green tea bag contents with little honey to get a paste form. Apply on clean face. Leave it for 10 minutes and rinse off.

Try this face mask once or twice a week.

 Almonds are great benefit during winter times. It does wonders to winter skin care, combating so many problems like dry skin and flaky patches. It is a good source of vitamin which nourishes the skin and protects against sun’s damaging UV rays. It also has anti-aging properties that reduces appearance of fine lines, wrinkles, and other signs of aging.

Before taking bath, gently massage your body skin with almond oil. You can also use almond milk, if preferred. This way you can enjoy a remarkably glowing skin with radiant complexion.

During winter months, you need lots of fatty acids to nourish the body.  Adding salmon and other seafood to your winter diet helps. It contains high amount of omega-3 fatty acids that nourish the skin from within. It helps to restore the skin moisture and plumpness, instead of drying the skin. Plus, the mineral called selenium protects the skin from UV rays while zinc stimulates the production of new skin cells.

Take 1-2 servings of salmon weekly during winters. You can opt for grilled or baked salmon/seafood, instead of fried ones.

 Berries are rich antioxidant fruits. The deeply coloured berries are loaded with flavonoids and antioxidants. This includes blueberries and red cherries. It helps fight off blemishes and acne problem. If your skin is damaged by oxidative stress, berries help a lot. It also helps you get younger looking skin. Berries could be a great winter food that helps skin and body.

Snack some berries daily or you can add them to salads and smoothies.