Dermatologist Recommends These Top 10 Foods to Keep Your Skin Healthy | Southlake, TX

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Getting the most out of dermatological services in Southlake means being as proactive as possible about your skin health. While facials, dermabrasion, chemical peels, laser therapy and Botox injectables can restore a youthful, smooth glow to your skin, maintaining overall skin health by including these foods in your diet naturally maximizes the results of cosmetic procedures.

1.  Yogurt

Protein helps skin remain firm, smooth and less prone to acne breakouts. In addition to being an excellent source of protein, yogurt also contains rich amounts of probiotic bacteria maintains your gastrointestinal and immune system functioning at peak efficiency. Remember, the healthier you are, the less your skin will show the effects of aging and sun damage. In addition, yogurt has antibacterial properties that may accelerate healing of blackheads and acne pustules. Our Southlake, TX dermatologist also recommends laser treatment and topical ointments to treat acne outbreaks.

2.  Pomegranates

A medium-sized berry fruit with rich, red skin, pomegranates are rich in polyphenol antioxidants, a type of plant-based nutrient that eliminates destructive free radicals and improves blood flow in the body. Since oxidation (cell decay caused by free radical molecules) is one of the main reasons for skin aging, the polyphenol antioxidants found in pomegranates may reduce or delay signs of skin aging. Pomegranates also contain potassium, an electrolyte essential to maintaining good skin hydration. Dermatologist services for reducing signs of skin aging include dermal fillers, dermabrasion and photolight therapy.

3.  Sunflower Seeds

Your Southlake, TX dermatologist recommends munching a handful or two of sunflower seeds each day to enrich your skin with vitamin E and essential fatty acids, two elements that act as powerful protectorates against the potential damage inflicted on skin cells by the sun’s UV rays. Vitamin E is also an antioxidant that can help delay the appearance of aging skin, decrease the severity of sunburns and promote eye health. Because your body cannot produce vitamin E naturally, it is essential that you eat enough foods containing vitamin E to maintain healthy levels of this beneficial antioxidant in your body as well as in your skin.

4.  Dark Chocolate

Dark chocolate provides antioxidants called flavonals that improve skin texture as well as the ability for melanocytes (skin cells containing pigment) to resist DNA damage caused by ultraviolet rays. Flavonoids are polyphenolic compounds distributed in all plants that provide antioxidant properties conducive to skin and overall body health.

5.  Salmon, Tuna and Turkey

A micromineral found in fish and poultry, selenium is a major preventative of oxidative stress known to cause a variety of skin problems and chronic illnesses. Salmon, tuna and turkey contain rich amounts of selenium that also contribute to the preservation of elastin, a compound responsible for keeping skin firm, supple and smooth. Including regular servings of salmon, tuna and turkey in your diet may help inhibit UV damage and reduce the risk of precancerous skin lesions attributed to excessive exposure to sunlight. Your Southlake dermatologist also recommends having skin cancer screenings once a year if you are at risk for skin cancer.

6.  Spinach

Fresh, crisp spinach leaves contain lutein and alpha-lipoic acid, the same compounds found in canned spinach. These two nutrients provide powerful anti-inflammatory benefits to reduce acne and help fight the effects of aging and sun on the skin. Lutein improves the elasticity and moisture content

of the skin while alpha-lipoic acid prevents a chemical action called cross-linking which can promote aging, skin wrinkling and joint stiffness. After receiving cosmetic procedures from a dermatologist, include fresh spinach and other foods found in this list to enhance the effects of anti-aging skin treatments.

7.  Green Tea

Green tea is considered a “superfood” because it benefits the functioning of all body systems. It may also help reduce the risk of developing skin lesions associated with melanoma by preventing ultraviolet radiation damage to the DNA of skin cells. Green tea also contains anti-inflammatory polyphenol compounds that not only promote wound healing but also healing of acne blemishes by encouraging new cell growth.

8.  Carrots

Any dermatologist puts carrots at the top of their list of best foods to eat for skin health. Chock-full of beta carotene pigments that contribute to naturally glowing skin tone, carrots may also help delay wrinkling caused by aging and UV rays. Eczema sufferers will also be happy to know that vitamin A in carrots may prevent or improve the scaling, itching and pain of eczema outbreaks.

9.  Broccoli

When you crave something crunchy and fresh-tasting, grab a stalk of broccoli and start munching. You will be nourishing your skin with rich amounts of vitamins C, E and other antioxidants that stimulate collagen production for more supple, hydrated, skin. Dermatologist-recommended procedures to hydrate and smooth dry skin include laser therapy, dermabrasion and dermal fillers.

10.  Walnuts and Almonds

Almonds, walnuts and other types of tree nuts are excellent sources of omega-3 fatty acids and Vitamin E, two nutrients that promote radiant and healthy hair and skin. Walnuts and almonds also play major roles in metabolizing proteins to help you maintain supple, even-toned skin and shiny, healthy hair. Aging and some chronic medical conditions can cause brittle hair and hair loss. Our dermatologist at Compassion Dermatology offers Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy to restore natural hair thickness and health.

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Taking care of your skin by regularly including these foods in your diet can help support general skin health. However, eating nutritious foods cannot stop all the negative effects that aging, sun exposure, genetics and illness has on your skin. Keep your skin looking youthful and radiant by scheduling a consultation appointment with our licensed dermatologist.