The following are superfoods that will help to boost your skin's natural sun protection from within..(after you have applied a good quality, high factor suncream on your skin).
POMEGRANATE - A study by dermatologists indicated that pomegranate extract can boost your natural SPF (sun protection factor) by up to 23%.
AVACADO and RYE BREAD - Contains ferulic acid, which protects against UV (ultra-violet) rays.
TOMATOES and APRICOTS - Lycopene (found in red foods) and betacarotene (found in orange foods), provide an internal SPF of 3.
GRAPES - Help to combat UV damage, with somthing called OPC (found in the skin and seeds of grapes). This is about 20 times more powerful than vitamin C, and 50 times more powerful than vitamin E.
SWEET POTATO - Has both vitamin C and E, which are both needed to combat sun damage.
SUNFLOWER SEEDS and PEANUTS - Contain copper, which is a trace mineral that the body uses to make melenin (the pigment that aids in blocking UV penetration). Other sources are: crabmeat and oysters.
Herb and Spice Guide
Natural SkinCare





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