If you are not eating healthily, it certainly becomes evident swiftly in your skin, which loses its glow and shine. The problem can be as simple as a lack of vitamin C, which plays a vital role in collagen formation and cell repair. Although vitamin C is found in fresh fruit like melon, oranges, and even in tomatoes, the body cannot store it. Therefore, it needs regular supplies. Other important vitamins are the B group, especially B2 and B12 and vitamin E, along with zinc.
But vitamins and mineral supplements are not the complete answer. The best way to obtain a balanced mix of vitamins and minerals is to eat the freshest, most natural foods. A diet rich in unsaturated fats such as olive oil rather than butter, unprocessed fiber, raw fruit and vegetables and low-fat protein such as fish and chicken will provide everything your skin needs. If you can cut out caffeine, smoking and alcohol, so much the better.
Do not forget to drink as much water as you can each day: six glasses at least. It helps every organ in your body function better, aiding digestion, circulation and even excretion of toxins through the skin’s pores.