Got Dry Skin?

We finally got some cold weather here in Florida (40s and 50s is cold for us) and my skin went into shock. It’s been super dry over the past few days! But what do I expect after the temperature dropped about 30-40 degrees within a day or two? Plus, my office building is cranking up the heat with a bunch of dry, hot air. Eeep!! Of course, I’ll be slathering on lots of lotion this week, but I’m also going to eat plenty of skin-friendly foods (those high in essential fatty acids). Lucky me, some of my favorite foods are great for moisturizing your skin. Here’s a few of them.

Avocado

Avocados are packed with vitamin E, healthy fats, and phytonutrients. All great for your skin! Eat half of an avocado as a snack or slice it up and serve it on top of your dinner salad. You can also buy some avocado oil and apply it directly to your skin as a potent moisturizer. Look for it next to the olive oil at the grocery store. Check out this collection of research on the skin benefits of avocados.

Walnuts (and other nuts)

Pick up some raw, unsalted walnuts or almonds and munch on a handful as an appetizer before your big holiday meals. The healthy fats will hydrate your skin and also keep you from overeating. Nuts also help reduce the arterial damage caused by eating meals high in saturated fat. Read this 2006 study to see for yourself.

Salmon (or other cold water fish)

Cold water fish like salmon have the highest levels of omega-3 fats which give you shiny hair and healthy skin. Salmon are also high in vitamin B12 and iron. Look for wild-caught fish with a deep color of pink or red.

Other skin-hydrating tips:

• Focus on eating fresh, raw foods and limit your intake of salt, fried foods, dairy, alcohol, and anything processed
• Drink plenty of water!
• Taking high-quality fish oil supplements
• Rub sesame oil into your skin every day (look for organic cold pressed oil)

Happy Holidays! I hope you all have a wonderful break over the holidays and can enjoy a few days of relaxation.

Got Dry Skin? is a post from: Laurel On Health Food