Lifestyle
Autumn's beautiful skin foods by Faustine Hug, private chef
We've asked chef Faustine Hug to put together a list of foods you can pick up at your local greengrocer or supermarket that will be our allies this season. As good for your body (and skin!) as they are for your spirits, discover all the seasonal gems to treat your taste buds... and prepare your skin from the inside out just before the holidays!
As for fruit...
Blueberry
The flavonoids it contains are a must in the fight against wrinkles and fine linesThe flavonoids it contains are a must for fighting wrinkles and fine lines, brightening the complexion, toning the skin and giving it elasticity.
The apple
It possesses incredible cell-regenerating powerIt nourishes dry skin, restores the intracellular matrix, revitalizes and boosts skin radiance thanks to the quercetin and oligosides it contains.
The grape
It purifies the liver and intestines. Its polyphenols promote collagen production and help combat skin aging. Its antioxidants protect cells against oxidation.
The pear
Bursting with water, it quenches thirst and invigorates. It contains silicon, a trace element that stimulates the formation of collagen fibers and maintains the hydration of cellular tissues, wonderful for toning and moisturizing the skin.
The pomegranate
It promotes blood circulation and provides the skin with a ultra-vitamin cocktail for youthful radiance.
Favored vegetables...
Squash
It contains carotenoids, the pigments responsible for their attractive colour and is therefore loaded with antioxidantsPhyto-nutrients that promote radiance and encourage the regeneration of UV-damaged cells.
The carrot
A source of potassium, fiber, biotin, vitamin C, folate and manganese, this fruit cleanses the body and restores radiance. radiance dull complexions
Beet
Perfect for detoxifying the liver, boosting the lymphatic system and brightening the complexion. All while regulating excess sebum and fighting imperfections.
Cabbage
Perfect for cleansing the liver and intestines, cabbages are excellent for maintaining healthy skin, since their cocktail of nutrients and phytonutrients will cleanse the body and neutralize the damage caused by free radicals.
Mushrooms
Their skin contains vitamin D, essential for healthy bones and cell renewal. Rich in zinc, they are also effective in reduce sebum production and limit blemish outbreaks.
(Super) oilseeds and proteins...
The nuts
Walnuts contain alpha linolenic acid, excellent for reduce skin inflammation. A diet rich in good fatty acids is wonderful for preserving skin and making it supple and soft.
The egg
An excellent source of protein, rich in vitamins A and D that promote cell regeneration for greater tone and suppleness.
Flax seeds
Rich in polysaccharides, complex sugars that have the ability to retain water in the skin, flax provides the face with more density.
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*Article already published in July 2020
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