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Last Updated on January 2, 2024

5 Recipes That’ll Give You Glowing Skin

If you’re looking for foods that’ll give your skin a boost, there’s plenty of information out there. Google around and you’ll find list after list of different ingredients and food items that each benefit the skin in their own unique way. Doing the research is easy, but putting those skin-loving ingredients together to create a dish that you actually want to eat is a different story.

That’s where we come in – each recipe in this roundup will work wonders on your skin. Incorporate them all into your weekly meal plan and it won’t be long before you notice a beautifully radiant glow.

Matcha Banana Smoothie

Let’s start with something easy – a simple matcha banana smoothie. You’re probably aware that green tea is an incredible ingredient for the skin. Thanks to its high antioxidant content, it can help with everything from wrinkles to inflammation. Well, matcha is a more concentrated form of the ingredient – it contains up to 137 times more antioxidants than many green tea varieties, making it a skincare game-changer.

Also in this recipe is banana and spinach – both are powerful anti-aging foods. The former is loaded with vitamins, along with hydrating properties to keep your skin naturally moisturized. Spinach is packed with vitamin A – something that you may already be using on your skin in the form of retinol. It strengthens and thickens the skin, boosting collagen production to give you a younger-looking complexion.

Pomegranate Ice Cubes

Here’s a skin pick-me-up that you could easily consume daily – refreshingly tangy pomegranate ice cubes. Pomegranate extract is another ingredient loved by the beauty world – largely because it’s a fantastic source of vitamin C.

This vitamin features heavily in many skincare products. It protects skin cells from environmental damage (such as UV rays and pollution), while brightening dark spots and evening out the skin tone. Applying it topically is great, but double up on its benefits by consuming more vitamin C-rich foods, such as pomegranate, and you’ll notice results so much faster.

Baked Eggs in Avocado

Set your skin up for the day by feeding it a dose of healthy fats with this baked eggs in avocado recipe. It’s no secret that avocado is considered a superfood for both skin and body, and its omega-3 fatty acid content plays a big role in this. This healthy fat benefits all skin types – for those with oily skin, it’ll regulate sebum production to minimize breakouts, while those with dry skin will notice improved hydration, along with a touchable softness and suppleness.

Eggs are extremely beneficial for your skin too. They’re brimming with amino acids, which is exactly what your skin cells need to build new collagen and elastin fibers. These two proteins are responsible for keeping your skin firm, tight, and wrinkle-free, making this recipe a great one for those with anti-aging concerns.

Creamy Ginger Dressing with Grilled Salmon and Roasted Asparagus

This dish is a little more complex than the rest on this list, but it’s well worth making to give your skin (and your tastebuds) a treat. It consists of three main elements – grilled salmon, roasted asparagus, and a raw creamy ginger dressing, all of which come together beautifully to deliver key nutrients to your skin cells from within.

As mentioned above, avocados are a great plant-based source of omega-3 fatty acids, but you’ll find even more of these healthy fats in salmon. If possible, leave the skin on your salmon when making this dish – it contains even more nutrients than the flesh! 

Just like all other vegetables, asparagus is rich in antioxidants and vitamins, particularly A, C, and E, all of which are vital for skin health. When it comes to ginger, this potent herb contains natural oils known as gingerols, capable of reducing inflammation and irritation in the skin.

Paleo Herb Crackers

Did you know that herbs contain more antioxidants than most of the fruits and vegetables out there? If you’re looking to turn back the clock on your skin, then antioxidants are what you need – these are the compounds capable of eliminating the free radicals that would have otherwise destroyed your skin’s protein fibers and accelerated the skin aging process.

So, for those of you with anti-aging concerns, these paleo herb crackers are exactly what you should be snacking on. The recipe uses three key herbs; rosemary, basil, and oregano. However, just about every herb out there will give your skin a boost, so feel free to mix and match depending on what you have available.

Summary

A solid skincare routine is important, but don’t forget that all of those ingredients you slather on can only penetrate your skin to a certain extent. This leaves all of those deeper skin cells (ie. the ones responsible for producing long-lasting changes) lacking. The best way to feed your skin from top to bottom is by adding plenty of skin-boosting foods to your diet, and these recipes are the perfect place to start.