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Want glowing skin? You can’t miss out on this skincare trio

- Dr Rashi Soni The author is a consulting dermatolog­ist For more such stories follow healthshot­s.com

Maintainin­g a proper skincare routine is important, but following multiple steps in the pursuit of flawless skin can be tiresome. This is due to the fact that we frequently overlook the overall aspect of the skincare routine and instead only focus on the external applicatio­ns for skincare products. Choosing a proper diet and food in our beauty regime is equally essential. Here, we’ll discuss natural things for glowing skin that you must have in your skincare routine.

3 ESSENTIALS FOR GLOWING SKIN Plant protein:

Plant-based proteins have multiple benefits since they offer nutrient-rich, heart-healthy options for vegans and vegetarian­s alike. It provides structural support to skin and hair and works excellentl­y for the skin by balancing hormones. It ensures your sleepwake cycle is well-regulated, which in turn has a direct impact on both skin and hair health.

We can get plant protein by consuming protein-rich foods that boost your body’s natural keratin production and the specific vitamins and minerals that support this process. These include biotin (found in nuts, beans, cauliflowe­r, and mushrooms), vitamin A found in pumpkin, sweet potatoes, legumes, and raw carrots, etc., as well as sulfurous foods like kale and Brussels sprouts.

Collagen: Known as the most abundant protein found in the body, collagen is popularly known for its anti-ageing benefits these days. It is synthesise­d in the skin by dermal fibroblast­s. A loss of balance between the production and destructio­n of collagen results in reduced tensile strength and the formation of wrinkles. The collagen degradatio­n process is triggered by poor diet and excessive sun exposure.

Collagen helps in improving skin integrity and modulating skin ageing. As the amount of collagen in our body degrades with age, it is crucial to outsource it through various sources. Collagen today is available in multiple consumptio­n forms like effervesce­nt tablets, powder, gels, etc. It is also found in plant-based, vegan, and marine forms.

Glutathion­e: Glutathion­e is, at present, one of the skin-brightenin­g agents. Its low molecular weight thiol-tripeptide plays a prominent role in maintainin­g intracellu­lar redox balance. In addition to its remarkable antioxidan­t properties, its ability to promote the process of skin lightening and brightenin­g is an essential factor for its popularity and use.

Glutathion­e is found in multiple skincare products like serums and masks or can be consumed in supplement form orally. Common edibles like avocados, walnuts, oranges, asparagus, and tomatoes edibles help to increase levels of glutathion­e in the body.

COLLAGEN HELPS IN IMPROVING SKIN INTEGRITY AND MODULATING SKIN AGEING. AS THE AMOUNT OF COLLAGEN IN OUR BODY DEGRADES WITH AGE, IT IS CRUCIAL TO OUTSOURCE IT THROUGH SOURCES

TAKEAWAY

Try to include these three elements in your skincare routine. They can help your skin and make it glow internally and externally. Avoid using too many chemical-based products on your skin as this can harm the health of your skin.

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