Super Food for Your Skin:

So much news and updates come from the beauty and skin care community regularly, but the loudest buzz may be about the power of super food and the benefits they provide to our skin.

Skincare industry is focused not only on creams and lotions you put on your skin but also what you put into your body as well. Health and beauty experts say that super foods in all forms play a role of essence in obtaining a healthy complexion.

Your skin is the reflection of how you take care of it and what takes place on the inside of your body. So many skin conditions, like acne and aging, are the manifestations of your body's internal composition, including its nutritional reservoir. All beauty experts agree that if you take care your skin the right way from inside and outside, beautiful results are inevitable.

Super foods tend to contain high amounts of amino acids and anti-oxidants which are the true key to anti-aging and reducing cellular damage and neutralizing free radicals. In this article we will guide you through some of the main super foods that can do wonders to your health as well as your skin.

Let’s take a look:

Turmeric

For hundreds of years, the sunset-yellow spice has been linked to healing properties and cosmetic benefits. Turmeric gets its health benefits primarily because of it contain the bioactive curcumin that has anti-inflammatory and antioxidant properties that can help to:

• heal wounds

• prevent breakouts (and lessen active ones)

• fight eczema and psoriasis

• reduce acne scarring

• brighten dark circles

• bring out your natural glow

You can add Turmeric to home DIY face mask

• For acne and antibacterial concerns, combine turmeric with warm water and honey.

• For hyper pigmentation and wrinkles, combine turmeric with yogurt and lemon juice for extra nourishment and brightening effects.

• For irritation, mix turmeric extract with aloe vera gel for natural soothing effects.

Avoid leaving on overnight, as turmeric has the propensity to stain. You can try washing your face with milk, if there is some staining.

Spirulina:

Spirulina, naturally occurring blue - green algae which forms of the surface of lakes, boats many benefits for the skin. Often taken as a dietary supplement, Spirulina is powder or tablet form nourishes your body from the inside out.

Spirulina can boost the overall health and radiant appearance of your skin, as well as preventing acne build up and swelling. Rich in nutrients, vitamins and both fatty and amino acids, Spirulina decreases inflammation, tones the skin and encourages cell turnover to promote a more youthful-looking complexion.

As with many superfood skincare ingredients, Spirulina also works wonders on dull and congested skin as it gently detoxifies and encourages cell renewal. By encouraging the shedding of dead skin cells, it helps to maintain a healthy, lit-from-within glow.

Chia seeds:

Chia seeds can do wonders to your skin, this superfood is a nutritional powerhouse, that is packed with omega 3 fatty acids, proteins, magnesium, zinc, vitamin E, vitamin B1, B2, B3 et al, in every serving.

They are loaded with antioxidants and omega 3 fatty acids that fight ageing, soothe inflammation, and reduce acne scars. You can add them DIY face mask by mixing two tablespoons of chia seeds, with a half cup of coconut oil and a tablespoon of lemon juice. Let it sit on your face for about 10-12 minutes.

Or you can simply add them to your morning breakfast with fruits and cereal mix and enjoy a healthy morning.

Match Tea:

Matcha is a type of green tea, made from the Chinese Camellia sinensis tea plant. What makes Matcha Tea so unique is that you can get at least 3 times the antioxidants of the highest quality green tea.

Match Tea can be used in so many ways, you can enjoy a daily warm cup, add to your meals, or add it to your DIY home face mask its benefits are also endless to both your health and skin.

·         Quenches Inflammation.

·         Combats Stress + Prevents Premature Aging.

·         Helps Promote a Clear + Even Complexion.

·         Protects Against Pollution, Sun Damage + Environmental Stress.

·         Can Help Fight Hormonal Acne.

Hemp Seed Oil:

Hemp is considered one of nature’s best sources for a plant-based protein, it is made from grinding hemp plant seeds, hemp protein powder contains all 20 amino acids, including all 9 essential amino acids.

-          Hemp powder as a stand-alone skincare product is wonderful as well. Yes, just use the hemp as a powdered cleanser or a mask

-          It is perfect for most skin types as it can moisturize without clogging your pores.

-           It can even help to balance out oily skin, hydrating it and regulating the skin's oil production.

Neem Powder:

Neem powder is one of nature’s best power herbs as it contains around 130 types of bio-active ingredients. Neem is highly valued in Indian traditional medicine, and in fact some consider it as nature’s drug store due to its distinct medicinal uses. Another interesting fact about Neem tree is that all parts of tree can be incorporated into different formulations like toothpaste, soap and cosmetics.

Moringa Powder:

Moringa herb has been used for centuries for its amazing health benefits. It is obtained from the trees of Moringa Oleifera, native to Africa and Asia. It is commonly used as oil and is found in many skin care products such as skin creams, perfumes, conditioners and shampoos.

Acai Berry:

You probably were introduced to acai as a diet aid, or when it became included in many nutritional detox plans. It’s almost impossible not to pass any health food store or cafe and not see “acai bowls” as part of its the menu.

The Amazon native is an antioxidant powerhouse, and beyond its popular benefits for weight loss when, the superfruit is incredibly beneficial for skin care.

Acai berry is rich in vitamin C, vitamin A and dietary fiber, which makes is a superstar when it comes to slowing the aging process and boosting health. Some studies have shown that acai is even richer in protective antioxidants than other berries, such as blueberry, cranberry and goji berry.

·      Keep your skin glowing and looking healthy

·      Helps rejuvenate and revitalize the skin

·      Improves skin cell regeneration

·      Helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles - açai is ideal for anti-aging!

·      The antioxidants in açai increase the efficiency of cellular absorption of nutrients

·      Helps heal minor skin injuries and blemishes thanks to its anti-inflammatory properties

Ashwagandha:

Ashwagandha is considered to be one of the pillars of ancient Indian medicine and commonly known as “Indian Winter cherry” or “Indian Ginseng”. You may have heard about Ashwagandha churna, a finely sieved powder that can be mixed with water, ghee or honey. This powder is extremely popular for its distinctive and unique scent and healing effects.

You can simply add Ashwagandha to your diet - as a supplement or in its raw form

·         Skin: Ashwagandha helps in the production of natural skin oils. It is also known to aid in the production of elastin and collagen.

Mix Ashwagandha powder with milk, and use the mixture as a toner because of its strong astringent properties.

·         Hair: Ashwagandha is one of the main ingredients used in Ayurvedic shampoos. It is beleived to stimulate the scalp, improve blood circulation and fight dandruff.

It aids in the production of melanin. Which may aid is slowing down graying and infusing it with a healthy shine.