10 Skin-Soothing Superfoods

Great skin is an inside job. All the moisturizers and serums in the world won’t compensate for a poor diet. The foods you eat, and their nutrient content, determine just how healthy your skin is. While many great foods can boost skin health and prevent skin conditions, here are some of the best skin-soothing superfoods.

Almonds

Almonds contain high amounts of vitamin E, which may prevent skin damage, and ease UV-induced skin issues. Fortunately, just 1 ounce of almonds contains 37 percent of the recommended daily intake of vitamin E. Almonds also help reduce skin-damaging free radicals. In a study of 60 male smokers who ate 3 ounces of almonds daily, researchers found that the subjects had a 23 to 34 percent reduction in oxidative stress biomarkers (markers of cellular damage) after only four weeks.

It’s easy to reap the skin health benefits of almonds. Snack on a handful of raw, unsalted almonds throughout the day; chop them up to add to salads; or use