Believe it or not, certain foods can help protect your skin from the sun! Of course, you still have to wear sunscreen – no food will protect you like daily sunscreen – but if munching on a few sunflower seeds will help add a little power to your defense, why not!?
Sunflower seeds are loaded with vitamin E and essential fatty acids – a skin-protecting power duo! Vitamin E helps keep your skin soft and supple by protecting its top layers from the sun, as does the high essential fatty acids content. When applied as an oil, vitamin E can help treat extra dry skin on the heels, elbows, etc.
According to Fitness, women who eat green and yellow vegetables regularly tend to have fewer wrinkles, especially around the eyes. It could be that carotenoids, which are the antioxidants found in yellow and orange vegetables, decrease skin’s sensitivity to the sun. So load up on carrots and peppers!
Pomegranates also help protect the skin, as they are packed with polyphenol antioxidants which help fight free radicals and regulate skin’s blood flow. Eat them whole, drink juice, or look for creams and other face products containing pomegranate. When applied to the skin, the antioxidants help to smooth lines and moisturize!
