I’m noticing that people seem to be willing to spend money – buckets of it – in search of the latest and greatest skin care product or technology. I’m certainly one of these people; an addict to creams, treatments, and procedures, I’ll do anything to get rid of a blemish or erase a potential wrinkle (yet I still have mediocre skin!).  I don’t want to spend a ton of money – and you shouldn’t either – but I believe we both have the right to smooth and flawless skin. So what to do for a babe on a budget?

Go elemental.

I’ve been thinking about the elements we’ve been taught since we were little in living an ideal lifestyle. Eat right, get enough sleep, drink enough water, and get some exercise. Right? I’ve found that a few specific foods help in the pursuit of this and give you smooth, supple skin too. Below find a few of these to get you started. 

Elements for Perfect Skin

•drink at least 8 glasses of water per day

•include fruits and veggies in your diet including lots of dark, leafy greens

•consume food items that are rich in protein like egg whites, beans, and seeds

•avoid overly-processed foods

• include garlic in your diet

• substitute coffee for green tea, a powerful antioxidant

• cook with oils like omega-3 (fish oil), flax, and olive oils (extra virgin)

• snack on almonds – they have vitamin E which is great for the skin

What has worked for you?  Post your feedback below!

-NC