Apart from antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals, our skin also needs fats to be able to function normally and stay taut, which is exactly why people with dry skin often look older than those with oily skin. Healthy, plant-based oils (vitamin E, omega-3 fatty acids) like those in nuts will be able to replenish the oils your skin needs, especially as oil production decreases as we age.
Healthy fats also help you prevent skin issues like redness, inflammation, and acne, as they will promote a healthy barrier function of the skin and won’t let environmental stressors irritate and infect your skin. Best of all, though, nuts are very easy to add into your diet, as you can eat them alone as a snack, or top desserts, salads, and stir-fry with a handful of nuts.
6. Avocado
Avocados are another excellent source of healthy plant-based fats, we all probably know that, but that’s not all, as the fruit is also packed with skin-benefiting vitamins and nutrients, such as vitamins A, B, C, and E, as well as potassium, and magnesium. These creamy, delicious fruits are well-known for their age-defensive abilities, so it is hardly a surprise that we decided to include them on this list. Studies suggest that the average half-an-avocado intake is an ideal quantity for a day.
7. Legumes
Beans and lentils are an amazing choice no matter your age since they do benefit our body in a variety of ways and are virtually indispensable for vegetarians and those who want to reduce their meat intake, which frankly should be most of us. General health benefits aside, though, the abundance of vitamin B9 in most legumes has an extra benefit for your hair and is said to both prevent hair loss and gray hairs. Need we say more?
8. Broccoli
The rule of thumb is that all dark green and leafy green vegetables are beneficial for aging skin, as the dark green color equals antioxidants, but broccoli is high in vitamin C in particular, which is necessary for the production of collagen in the skin.
The vitamin is also excellent for giving your skin a brighter look and helps your skin get rid of hyperpigmentation, such as acne scars, sun spots and age spots. Broccoli is also rich in vitamin B9 (folate) and vitamin K, as well as lutein – a special compound in broccoli that halts cognitive decline.
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