How to Improve Skin Tone and Get Rid of Wrinkles from the Inside Out

When women notice a change in their skin's tone, or have just found the first wrinkles on their face, most run to the nearest cosmetic counter, looking for a cream or serum to zap their skin back into shape. Lotions and potions can only do so much, though. Proper skin care begins from within. Here are a few super foods that can get your natural glow back.

Instructions

1. Eat plenty of foods with zinc Red meat, yogurt, oysters, and white beans all contain high levels of zinc. Zinc is an essential mineral, important to the production of collagen. Adding zinc to your diet will help your body to continue to produce collagen, which can plump up crow's feet and other wrinkles on your face.

2. Omega-3 fatty acids help keep the skin of the body hydrated properly. On the face, this helps reduce the appearance of deep wrinkles. People can get their requirements of Omega-3 fatty acids by eating 12 ounces of fish each week (particularly fatty fish like salmon and cod), or by eating an ounce of walnuts each day.

3. Some foods help increase the body's defenses against sunburn and sun damage. Tomatoes contain lycopene, which helps protect your skin from sunburn. The lycopene is especially potent if the tomato has been cooked (such as in sauces), and eaten with a healthy fat like olive oil. Blue berries help protect the body from the damaging effects of UVB light because they contain vitamins C and E. (This does not mean you don't need sunscreen.)

4. Dark green vegetables may help protect the body against certain skin cancers. Spinach is a good way to get these nutrients. The beta carotene in the veggies will help give your skin a natural glow, while you get the cancer-fighting benefits.