Did you know that to have beautiful skin does not need expensive beauty treatments at the clinic? You can take advantage of nature around you. There is a simple and inexpensive way to create stunning smooth skin. All it takes only a diet rich in nutrient foods for the skin.

As quoted from Yahoo Shine, here are some foods to treat the exposed skin beauty Brierley Wright, a nutritionist at Tufts University.

Strawberries

The content of vitamin C in strawberry has an important role to reduce the effects of aging such as wrinkles and rough dry skin. Research published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 2007 revealed, vitamin C is useful counteracting free radicals and stimulates collagen formation that give rise to effects that smooth the skin.

Strawberries also contain ellagic acid which may protect the elastic fibers, which is responsible for maintaining the structure of the skin remains intact, maintaining firmness and skin against destructive enzymes. Other food containing vitamin C is good for the skin, among others, papaya, broccoli, oranges.

Tomatoes

Fresh fruit contains lycopene, which is useful treating skin softness. The study, published in European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics in 2008 revealed, those who have a high content of lycopene tended to have smooth skin. In addition to tomatoes, increase the levels of lycopene in the body by eating melons and carrots.

Tofu

The content of isoflavones in soy-based foods like tofu, edamame, and

Tuna and help prevent premature aging. The study, published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition revealed, isoflavones help prevent damage to collagen.

Tuna

Eating fish that contain omega 3, such as tuna, salmon, sardines and trout, can help keep skin healthy glow. The content of omega 3 fatty acids EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) plays a role in forming collagen.