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Radiating skin? These foods work wonders!

Radiating skin? These foods work wonders!

Unfortunately, not all of us are blessed with peach skin and we can't start the day with just a splash of water on our face. Instead of greasing with creams, there are also foods that make your skin glow.

We cannot change the DNA and acne cannot be completely eliminated. Yet you can control a glowing skin through your diet. These six foods make your skin look healthier and better.

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Kale

A source of vitamins A, C and E. These vitamins stimulate cell growth and have a rejuvenating effect. This vegetable is full of minerals such as calcium and magnesium. Exactly what healthy skin needs.

Walnuts

Walnuts have several properties that promote healthy skin. They are a good source of essential fatty acids that the body cannot produce itself.

Cucumber

You did not expect this from the cucumber, but for your skin it is seen as a true miracle cure of nature. The moisturizing structure of this vegetable ensures a healthier, younger and softer skin. A cucumber contains a lot of vitamins B and C, calcium, iron, zinc and magnesium.

Pumpkin seed

A handful of pumpkin seed contains a lot of vitamin B. It is therefore a crucial ingredient for glowing skin, a luscious haircut and strong nails. The many minerals contained in pumpkin seeds can also reduce acne.

Papaya

The papaya owes its orange color to the beta-carotene pigment. This pigment contains a large amount of vitamin A, which ensures a repair of the skin. Eating this fruit keeps your skin fresh and boosts your metabolism. Don't like papaya? Beta-carotene is also found in sweet potatoes and peppers.

Tomatoes

Tomatoes protect the skin from harmful effects of the sun, such as sunburn and aging. This is due to  the substance lycopene, which also gives tomatoes the red color

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