Do you eat a healthy diet in summer? 6 tips to take care of your hair and your skin.

Skin and hair care in summer requires creams, lotions, umbrellas and hats. But, did you know that a healthy diet is so closely related to our external appearance, such as the effect of the sun, saltpeter or the passage of time?

With a healthy diet in summer, we provide all the vitamins and minerals that are necessary for our skin to be healthy and our hair shiny and strong . We avoid irritation or premature aging in the skin, and that our hair breaks and dries. It is very important that sun baths are moderate, avoiding the central hours of the day in the hottest months, and ALWAYS with the corresponding sun protection.

Tips for healthy eating in summer.

Here are six simple tips to take care of your skin and hair this holiday season:

 1. Drink enough water a day:

The recommended is two liters or more, depending on the gender of the person – however, I invite you to read more about this in my post Hydration. Is water always healthy? -, and always be aware of the feeling of thirst. This will keep your skin smooth and hair healthy .

A good strategy to hydrate yourself throughout the day is to use a liter glass water bottle, and set different times to refill it. Take it as a game or a workout. In addition, this way you reduce the use of plastics!

2. Vitamin E, the great unknown:

It is also a great antioxidant. You will find it in nuts, spinach, soy, broccoli, whole grains. In addition, it is necessary for hair to grow healthy and recover from chlorine, saltpeter and UV radiation .

 3. Eat at least 5 pieces of fruit and / or vegetables a day:

If you also want to enhance your tan, let those fruits or vegetables be orange, red or yellow . That is, carrots, mangoes, oranges, tomatoes, peppers, strawberries … There are so many! Use the ones of your preference.

These foods are rich in β-carotene, a substance that in our body is converted into Vitamin A. It is a great antioxidant that strengthens the immune system, protects from UV rays that damage our skin and, in addition, due to the color of its pigment, it favors that tan tone . All are advantages!

Just remember, a little sun on our skin is healthy, always with protection and caution!

 4. Make Vitamin C your ally:

Vitamin C is “The Antioxidant” par excellence. In addition to preventing colds, intervenes in the formation of collagen and connective tissue, which are responsible for making our skin elastic and smooth . It is our shield against premature aging of the skin.

 5. Make the v Group B itamines part of the pack:

They promote the regeneration of skin cells after a long day at the beach and help eliminate toxins. The advantage? They are in almost all foods, such as fish, chicken, meat, eggs and dairy; In addition, we can also find them in beans, and green leafy vegetables.

6. Don’t forget the Minerals!

Here we find sulfur, zinc, selenium or magnesium. Which help to keep the skin and hair in perfect condition.

They are a powerful regenerator that help in wound healing, and prevent the acceleration of aging . Where can we find them? In foods such as nuts, meat, milk and fish.

And now … to action!

Put these tips into practice, and you will be ready to show off healthier skin and hair!

Also, I invite you not to miss another of my posts, very useful for this summer: Is collagen the elixir of youth? , And learn more effects of this important component on our health … And in our youth!

Happy summer!

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