Nourish and Hydrate Your Skin with Food

Your skin is a reflection of your diet, so your skin will benefit from making good choices in the kitchen

Drink plenty of water
For our metabolism to function properly it needs a sufficient supply of water. Remember, our body is over 70% water - and this includes our skin! 
Aim to drink 2 - 3 litres of water a day

Eat good fats
Unsaturated Omega-3 fatty acids can fill the skins lipid reserves and stabilise its natural protective barrier.
Some great examples are salmon, avocado and chia seeds

Eat orange fruit and veg
These are high in beta-carotene, a precursor to Vitamin A. A powerful anti-oxidant, beta-carotene is effective in the prevention of dry, aging skin.
Make sure you get your share of carrots, apricots and capsicums

Eat foods rich in Zinc
Dry and cracked skin that feels itchy can be a sign of a zinc deficiency.
You can boost these levels with pumpkin and sunflower seeds, fish, meat, lentils and hard cheeses

Try to avoid these things where possible
We're all only human but keep these to a minimum to ensure the moisture isn't being taken away from your skin:
Alcohol, excessive salt and caffeine

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