We are all about beauty from the inside out here at The New Potato, and that goes for consuming the right foods for our skin. We checked in with Dr. Harold Lancer – the Beverly Hills dermatology guru who believes less is more when it comes to skincare.
With dry skin being all that anyone can talk about on these wintery days, we thought we’d start there. He explained how to get rid of dry skin, highlighting that what we consume is just as important to the issue as what we apply topically. Read below to find out what foods should be on your grocery list to make your skin all the moister…
Dry Skin needs to be nourished with inner hydration. Foods rich in omega fatty acids are important to add in to your diet, in addition to drinking plenty of filtered water – a minimum of 64 ounces per day. These are your two best tools to help skin build up and retain moisture in the long-term.
Eat
Trout
Sardines
Almonds
Cashews
Olive Oil
Dry Skin Meal Plan Example
Breakfast: Egg over medium (cooked in Olive Oil), half an avocado with black pepper
Lunch: Chopped salad with avocado, almonds, cucumbers, and grilled chicken, dressed with olive oil, balsamic vinegar and lemon juice
Dinner: Grilled Salmon with mashed sweet potato and sautéed Swiss chard
Read Dr. Lancer’s full guide to eating for your skin type or check out ten foods that make your skin glow.
