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By Jamie L.


1. Olive oil
You should be using olive oil instead of butter when you cook because it is good for your skin as well as your waistline. By substituting saturated fats found in butter for healthier unsaturated fats, it will help protect your skin from the inside out, banishing dry skin and wrinkles in the process.





2. Beets
Do you see dark circles under your eyes when you look in the mirror? This shows that your diet is lacking in iron and eating a diet that is rich in fruit and vegetables is a good way to reverse the unsightly problem. Beets, or beet juice, is particularly good!

3. Water
We all know how vital water is to us, yet many of us still go through the day dehydrated, leaving skin looking dry and unhealthy. Avoid this by drinking 2.5 litres of water a day. You can also count tea and coffee as part of your water intake, just don't overdo it on the caffeine!





4. Dark, leafy greens
Vegetables such as spinach, cabbage, kale and watercress are simply magnificent for the skin. It is packed with antioxidants and vitamins A, C, E, and iron to keep the body healthy and skin radiant. It also contain vitamin B which are known to boost energy levels and give an extra healthy glow!

5. Citrus fruits
Vitamin C is good for the skin. To avoid early aging, eat as much citrus fruit as you can. It helps to keep collagen levels high and protect you from lines and wrinkles.



6. Green tea
It is frequently used as an ingredient in face creams because it is overflowing with antioxidants which plump up the skin and leave it looking ultra-healthy.





7. Oily fish
Fishes like mackerel, tuna, sardines and salmon deliver a double-whammy of benefits: omega-3 fatty acids to combat aging and proteins to restore and rehabilitate the skin.






8. Squashes
Packed with vitamins A, which fights infections and is therefore good for preventing acne, and C, which we already know boost your collagen supply and gives you a stunning complexion.





9. Nuts and seeds
It is like green tea which contain nutrients that are increasingly being used in expensive face creams, such as vitamin A which fights skin damage. It contain 'good' fats which keep the body nourished and are good for the complexion.





10. Avocados
This scaly fruit is high in fat, however it is the good kind, or monounsaturated fats that are good for the complexion.



11. Yogurt
The millions of good bacteria in probiotic yogurt work wonders in digestion and are fantastic at replenishing parched skin. It is also good for the health of the nails and can be applied directly to the skin as a face-mask.

12. Berries
They contain antioxidants and vitamins C and E that keep the skin looking fresh, smooth and hydrated.
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