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5 foods that make your skin look amazing

You are what you eat.

You are what you eat; truer words have never been spoken. When it comes to skincare, achieving a clear complexion, a glowing face and even tone doesn’t start with lotions and potions bought from a beauty counter. It starts with your diet. So, if you’ve been using all the right beauty products but just aren’t seeing results, it might be time to tweak your diet.

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Here are five foods to incorporate into your diet more if you want health, clear and glowing skin.

1. Seeds

If you’re trying to reduce the appearance of scars or hyper-pigmentation, then eating things such as chia seeds, pumpkin seeds, sesame, tahini or flax seeds is just the thing for you.

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2. Fish

Fish is full of zinc, omega-3 fatty acids and other essential nutrients. Add fish to your diet is you want to look and feel great.

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3. Avocado

Not only is avocado the perfect topping for toast, it’s full of omega-3 fatty acids which are wonderful for you and your skin.

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4. Berries

Also packed with antioxidants, berries help promote a clear complexion by fighting free radicals.

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5. Dark leafy greens

Most leafy greens are packed with antioxidants and are rich in fibre, so fill up half your plate with them.

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