While slathering high SPF++ sunscreen and donning dark UV-protection sunglasses can protect you from the harmful impact of UV A/B rays from outside, certain foods can boost your skin protection at cellular level from the inside. As per experts, foods rich in Vitamin C and Lycopene protect you from the harmful effects of Ultraviolet rays. Here’s a list of 5 everyday foods and fruits that you must munch on to give your skin the much needed protection in the summer season:
1. Strawberries
Strawberries are one of the best foods for your skin, thanks to the anthocyanin and vitamin content that protect the skin cells from UV damage. Make a smoothie or just pop a few each day.
2. Red Bell Peppers
The beta-carotene rich Red Bell Peppers protect against sunburn. Include Red Bell Peppers in your salads, sandwiches and rolls, to give yourself an unlimited supply of beta-carotene.
3. Dark Chocolate
Dark chocolates (70% or more cocoa) are packed with flavanols that aid photo-protection from harmful UV rays. So you have one more good reason to grab a bite of your favorite cheat.
4. Pomegranate
Pomegranates are rich in anthocyanins, tannins, and anti-inflammatory antioxidants that guard your skin from UVB rays. Drink a glass of pomegranate juice or just eat it whole to give yourself a fiber boost.
5. Tomatoes
Tomatoes are one of the richest sources of lycopene which shields our skin against UV light-induced erythema, aka flushed skin or skin reddening – a common sight during scorching summers.