Good foods in your meals and cosmetics
Chia, adzuki beans and kiwi berry, among others, are some of the superfoods that are present not only in our diet, but also in the cosmetics we use every day to achieve radiant skin. (SOURCE: EUROPA PRESS)
Interior and exterior care
It is as important to take care of yourself on the outside as it is on the inside, we all know that. But, beware, what you may not know is that there are foods that are part of your diet that can also become the best allies in your beauty routine.
No fancy stuff
But these are not those flashy beauty tips of the actresses, like pouring cola or mayonnaise on your hair to keep it shiny, it is not necessary to go to this type of products to find some superfoods that benefit the skin.
Chia
Chia or the ally of deep hydration.
A very fashionable food
There are few ingredients more fashionable, with the avocado’s permission, than chia. So much so that it has begun to form part of recipes as traditional as cookies or smoothies.
Moisturizes and cares for your skin
But it is also a key ingredient for cosmetics because of its moisturizing power, because it reduces the signs of aging and improves skin elasticity.
Protege tu rostro
«It is very rich in fatty acids, which reduce inflammation, improve healing, elasticity and the skin barrier. As chia also contains linoleic acid, which helps protect the skin from pollution or UV rays and is a great antioxidant, it is a key ingredient to prevent the signs of aging: sagging, blemishes and wrinkles,» says Raquel Gonzalez, a cosmetologist at Perricone MD.
Adzuki beans
Adzuki beans, the natural soap you didn’t know about.
A lesser-known legume that provides many nutrients
Lentils, chickpeas and beans are the quintessential legumes of spoon dishes and, when the good weather arrives, we also incorporate them into salads. But legumes do not begin and end with them and, little by little, other types are being incorporated, influenced by other cultures, such as soybeans or adzuki beans.
Its popularity is increasing day by day
Well known in Asia, they began to be cultivated in the Himalayas and today are very popular in Japan and have now gone from being an essential food loaded with protein, carbohydrates, fiber, micronutrients and very little fat, to being part of one of the most innovative cosmetics.
Provides luminosity to the skin
«Adzuki beans are very characteristic because of the saponins they contain. The foam they create helps to decongest pores and eliminate dead cells. With this superfood, skin looks softer, smoother and more luminous,» says Sonia Ferreiro, biotechnologist, cosmetologist and technical director of Byoode.
Seta milkshake
Maitake, the mushroom that revitalizes the skin
Popular in Japanese cuisine
If you are a fan of Japanese restaurants, you have surely eaten maitake mushrooms, which can be eaten sautéed, grilled, as a topping for pasta or as a fried topping for scrambled eggs and omelets. They grow naturally at the base of oak trees, are rich in antioxidants, polysaccharides, vitamins and minerals.
Combats inflammation and is very moisturizing.
And, as Natalia Abellán, Ambari’s technical director, explains, «it is one of the most unknown mushrooms with the most properties. In fact, it is an excellent antioxidant that fights inflammation in the skin, it is very moisturizing due to the polysaccharides it contains, but, above all, it is a great repairer of the skin and its barrier thanks to the bioactive compounds that promote cell regeneration and dermal balance».
Kiwi berry
The kiwi berry, the anti-aging fruit
Known as dwarf kiwi
That there is no better fruit to start the day in the lightest way than with a kiwi is a fact, but it has a little brother, so much so that the kiwi berry is also known as the dwarf kiwi.
Good for preventing acne processes
«It is rich in acids such as quinic acid, which is astringent, malic acid, which improves hydration and luminosity, or succinic acid, which is antimicrobial and good for preventing acne processes.
It also offers sun protection
In addition to containing vitamin C, the kiwi berry offers strong protection to the body against external agents: pollution or solar radiation. What’s more, it can be a great support for products with SPF,» explains Estefanía Nieto, technical director of Omorovicza.
Bayas de saskatoon
Saskatoon berries, the collagen stimulator
A source of collagen
You may not know that they are a great antioxidant and a very moisturizing ingredient and a great stimulator of collagen production.
Gives firmness and elasticity to your skin
«Saskatoon berries are rich in vitamin C, an essential nutrient for the production of collagen in the skin. Collagen, in turn, is an important protein for maintaining skin elasticity and firmness and will help us to rejuvenate the skin,» remarks Elisabeth San Gregorio, technical director of Medik8.
A good way to moisturize your skin
In addition, their consumption improves hydration. «Since Saskatoon berries contain a good amount of water, they are ideal for keeping the skin hydrated and preventing dryness and flaking,» he adds.
Take advantage of the benefits of these foods
These five foods bring benefits to both the inside and the outside of our body, so take advantage of them in every way to feel better and look better.
