5 SUPER-HYDRATING FOODS YOU SHOULD BE EATING OVER 40

The most hydrating foods that you recommend eating as we age — specifically for skincare benefits. Which foods can help promote healthy collagen and elastin and why?

I recommend the following foods;

Bone broth

Bone broth contains hyaluronic acid and collagen compounds.Consuming hyaluronic acid helps hold on moisture, thus preventing dehydration. On the other hand, collagen is good for tightening the skin, leaving you with a complexion free from fine lines and wrinkles that come due to aging.

Dark chocolate

For dark chocolate, I always recommend getting the darker type that contains less sugar with healthier ingredients. It has antioxidants, including catechins, polyphenols, and flavanols, which protect the body against inflammation. Eating dark chocolate can increase skin hydration, great texture, and limit redness caused by sun exposure.

Cucumber

Cucumber contains over 92% of water. It hydrates and soothes the skin, leaving it plump and supple. It also contains anti-inflammatory features that decreases skin puffiness, making it a great anti-aging food.

Berries

Berries, such as, blueberries contain high amounts of anthocyanin, which promotes collagen production. Even research concludes that anthocyanins extracted from berries hindered collagen breakdown but encouragedgeneral collagen production. They also have more than 90% water content that hydrates the body, giving you a great skin tone.

Watermelon

If you want to gain skin radiance, watermelon is a perfect choice. It contains over 90% of water that hydrates the skin. It also contains grainy particles that exfoliate your skin. You can ingest it to gain the benefits or physically apply its paste on your skin to help eliminate dead skin cells.