GET FREE SAMPLES

sign up for our newsletter to get free sample alerts

Summer Foods Boasting Big Beauty Benefits

Grub worth noshing on.
Photo 3/12
Avocados

"Avocados contain high concentrations of vitamin D, E, copper and iron, which all help your skin glow. In addition to being eaten, you can apply topically as a moisturizer in a face mask or on your hair for instant shine." -Dr. Alexis Parcells

Image via Daniel Mazilu / 500px/Getty Images



Photo 4/12
Zucchini

"This vegetable is high in manganese, a mineral that helps fight skin damage and produce collagen, which increases skin elasticity and helps fight off rashes from the sun and extreme heat. What's more, it's high in vitamin A derivatives (they contain retinal) that are related to retinol and can help slow the aging process." -Dr. Alexis Parcells

Image via Image Source/Getty Images



Photo 5/12
Tomatoes

"Tomatoes are rich in lycopene and beta-carotene, which help protect the skin from sun damage as well as air pollution that contributes to dark spots, lines, dryness and skin roughness. One cup delivers almost half of the daily value." -Dr. Alexis Parcells

Image via erlandg/Getty Images



Photo 6/12
Coconut Oil

"This oil is known to hydrate and rebuild our connective tissues. It can be beneficial as a cooking aid (think stir-fry!) or applied on top of your skin as part of your skin care routine. For best results, use extra virgin coconut oil." -Dr. Alexis Parcells

Image via Yulia Naumenko/Getty Images



Photo 7/12
Sunflower Seeds

"These seeds help with skin health and inflammation because of the skin-enhancing nutrients. A one-ounce serving has over 49 percent of the daily value for vitamin E, 14 percent of the daily value of zinc, 8 grams of protein and 41 percent of the daily value for selenium." -Liana Werner-Gray, nutritionist

Image via MirageC/Getty Images



BY SHARON FEIEREISEN | MAY 23, 2022 | SHARES
VIEW COMMENTS
Full Site | Terms & Conditions | Privacy Policy
TotalBeauty is a property of Evolve Media Holdings, LLC. © 2024 All Rights Reserved. | Affiliate Disclosure: Evolve Media Holdings, LLC, and its owned and operated subsidiaries may receive a small commission from the proceeds of any product(s) sold through affiliate and direct partner links.