9. Pumpkins
Their orange color comes from carotenoids, a wrinkle-fighting plant pigment, which helps neutralize free radicals in your skin and thus keeps them from damaging the cells that quickly lead to aging. Pumpkin is filled with vitamins A, C, and E, as well as powerful enzymes that help to cleanse the skin as explain dermatologists. Plus, pumpkin has hydrating properties, they add. Although its seeds make a great snack filled with fiber, you will get the skin beneficial antioxidants from the pulp. In a blender or food processor, combine two cups canned pumpkin, four tbsp low-fat vanilla yogurt, four tbsp honey, and a tsp pumpkin pie spice. Apply on your face; leave on for ten minutes and then rinse. It is good for softening and hydrating skin.
10. Corn
Corn is an excellent source of one of the carotenoids- lutein. Just like lycopene, lutein shields the skin from sun light damage. If corn is out of season, do not hesitate to go for frozen alternatives. Frozen veggies may be even more healthful than some of the fresh products sold in markets, say plant physiologists with the agricultural research service. But what is the reason for that? Vegetables and fruits chosen for freezing seem to be processed at the peak of their ripeness, a time when, as a general rule, they are most packed with nutrients.
11. Egg
If you have researched natural and beauty products, you have no doubt heard that eggs are great skin-care products. There is a lot of advice recommending egg masks and skin treatments, including ancient Chinese wisdom and celebrity recommendations. Experts recommend applying egg white as a facial mask for acne. According to the dermatologists, egg white works like crazy to firm skin, reduce inflammation and redness, and stop breakouts. Egg yolks and whites work to narrow pores and tighten your skin. When you apply albumen to the face, the water evaporates and the protein changes its texture, forming a film. This makes skin feel tight. As experts describe it, it is like putting a coat of paint on face and letting it dry.
12. Soymilk
Soymilk can help to preserve skin-firming collagen as it is rich in isoflavones. In one study published in 2012, people consuming soymilk had fewer wrinkles while exposing to ultraviolet radiation and smoother skin than those who were exposed to UV light but did not get isoflavones. Researchers think that isoflavones prevent collagen breakdown and thus keeping skin healthy and youthful.
