The sun can be a big villain for skin health. Excessive sun exposure causes dryness, blemishes, wrinkles, premature aging and even more serious damage such as skin cancer.
Luckily, today there are many resources to stay protected. Using sunscreen daily, for example, has become an increasingly common habit. In addition, it is always recommended to use protective barriers such as hats, caps and good sunglasses.
But even with such care, it is not always possible to pass unharmed in the summer days. Outdoor walks, beach and pool hours end up making sunburn inevitable. And at these times, one of the skin's great allies is food.
According to dermatologist Helena Zantut, some foods, such as those rich in lycopenes and beta-carotenes, stimulate collagen and can help the skin recover from possible damage.
The list below was prepared with the help of nutritionist Paula Castilho and indicates 10 great foods to include in your summer shopping and keep your skin beautiful and healthy. Rich in nutrients beneficial to the skin, they will help protect you from sun damage and even prevent sunburn. Abuse them on hot days and keep your skin always beautiful and protected!
1. Pomegranates: They are a source of ellagic acid, a polyphenol responsible for the red coloration of the fruit. The acid has potent antioxidant property that acts against possible sun damage.
2. Red Fruits: Blueberries and raspberries also contain high levels of ellagic acid, and help prevent and alleviate blemishes. Studies also point out that this acid can increase up to 25% the protection factor of sunscreen that you spread on the skin.
3. Strawberries: They are rich in Vitamin C, great for improving the body's defense and combating premature aging. According to nutritionist Paula Castilho, this vitamin still facilitates the absorption of iron, increases resistance to infections and favors the healing of burns.
4. Citrus fruits: In addition to being rich in vitamin C, fruits like orange and lemon contain limonene, a nutrient with antioxidant properties.
5. Guava: Fruit is also a great source of vitamin C. So, how about a juice to refresh the hot days? The nutritionist stresses that fruit juices should be consumed soon after preparation to not lose their properties.
6. Green Tea: Green tea catechins can help you in many things. In addition to preventing disease, they can also protect against inflammation, sunburn and UV radiation damage.
7. Red Grapes: They are also rich in quercitrin. You can put them in the freezer and you will have a delicious cold appetizer for hot days.
8. Tomatoes: They are rich in lycopene, a carotenoid that is being studied for its ability to protect the skin from sun damage. According to Paula Castilho, lycopene acts as a reflector of UVA and UVB rays. In addition, it is antioxidant, contributing to the fight against free radicals, premature aging and skin cancer. The nutritionist explains that their oxidation acts as if they dye the skin internally even without the presence of sunlight, giving a tan and golden appearance, and also contributes to the color duration.
9. Watermelon: The fruit also has a high concentration of lycopene. That means you can abuse watermelon to cool off in the summer!
The nutritionist Paula Castilho warns that, in case of burns of the first or second degree, it is important to consult a nutritionist to monitor and prescribe a more specific diet, since in these cases care with food should be redoubled.
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