Your skin requires nourishment from the inside out, and what you put on your body is just as important as what you put inside of it. Yes, lotions, oils and toners will help keep your skin looking and feeling refreshed, but the food you eat has just an important effect on your skin. 

Here are our five favorite skin foods that you should consider including in your diet: 

Salmon & other fatty fish 

Fatty fish, such as salmon, mackerel and herring are excellent foods for healthy skin because they are sources of omega-3 fatty acids, which are vital for maintaining skin health. Omega-3 fatty acids are necessary to keep skin thick, supple & moisturized. Fatty fish is also a source of Vitamin E, which is one of the most important antioxidants to protect your skin from pollution and other harmful elements that your skin absorbs daily. 

Avocados (healthy fats) 

Avocados are millennials favorite food, and for a good reason. They are rich in healthy fats, which are beneficial for many functions of your body, including your skin’s health. Getting enough of these fats is essential to help keep skin flexible and moisturized. It is also high in Vitamin C, which is another important antioxidant that is essential for creating collagen that keeps your skin strong and healthy. 

Berries 

Berries, such as blueberries, açaí and goji berries, are loaded with antioxidants, which we know help protect your skin from the harmful elements in the atmosphere. They help keep your skin strong and protected against these free radicals and help preserve and improve your skin’s youthful appearance! 

Walnuts

Nuts, especially walnuts, have many characteristics that make them an excellent food for healthy skin. Not only are they a good source of essential fatty acids, which your skin can’t produce on its own, but they also contain nutrients that your needs to function properly and stay healthy. 

Dark Chocolate 

It is a known fact that a bit of dark chocolate is actually good for your health. What you didn’t know, however, is that the effects of cocoa on your skin are pretty beneficial! Eating a healthy amount of dark chocolate can  help you have thicker, more hydrated skin.You have to make sure to choose dark chocolate with at least 70% cocoa to maximize the benefits and keep added sugar to a minimum.