- Vitamin C helps produce collagen, the substance that gives your skin some of its elasticity. Citrus fruits, green peppers, and tomatoes are high in vitamin C.
- Vitamin E, an antioxidant, helps to counter the effects of pollution and ultraviolet rays. Among foods high in Vitamin E are wheat germ, whole grain breads, oatmeal and vegetable oils.
- Beta-carotene is also an antioxidant. It is found in various fruits and vegetables, including carrots and broccoli. You may also want to take a multivitamin supplement containing beta-carotene (it is always best to take it for its natural source!)
- Drink eight glasses of fluid a day to make sure your skin is getting enough moisture from within. Besides plain water, you can meet this quota with mineral water, seltzer, diluted fruit juices, herb teas, decaffeinated tea and coffee, and artificially sweetened beverage. (Drinks containing alcohol. caffeine, sugar,, and salt, on the other hand are dehydrating).
* Tip of the day:
If you have tiny facial surface veins, avoid alcohol and hot or spicy foods; they aggravate flushing.
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