10 fruits and vegetables for glowing skin

It's true that, what we eat shows up on our skin. Daily consumption of strawberries, lemons, ensure healthy and glowing skin.

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Written By: Kriti Saraswat | Updated: November 29, 2014, 11:33 AM

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Amla 5

The extract of amla is rich in Vitamin A. This vitamin is essential in collagen production, a compound that keeps the skin looking young and elastic. Amla when consumed on an empty stomach has properties that slow down the degradation of collagen and helps the body produce more. Read more about amla for your hair and skin

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Beets

They are a great source of anthocyanins – a powerful antioxidant that reduces inflammation and slows down the ageing process and helps prevent wrinkles. Read more about Beetroot is also good for overall health

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Lemons 3

Lemons are rich in vitamin C, which plays an important role in the synthesis of collagen in the body. For this reason, the regular use of lemons – both internally as part of the diet and externally on the skin – can help keep your skin healthy and free from scars. Read more about When life gives you lemons, you slather them on your face!

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Pumpkin Seeds 2

It is packed with zinc, an essential in the creation of new skin cells and an aid in protein synthesis and collagen formation. It controls the production of oil in the skin and adds colour and brightness to the complexion.

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Mashed strawberries mixed with honey, avocados or yoghurt can bring a healthy radiance to the skin. But you can also use the juicy red fruit to whiten teeth. Strawberries contain malic acid, a natural whitening agent. Read more about Say goodbye to hair and skin problems with honey

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Tomatoes have an antioxidant called lycopene which acts as a sunscreen from within and has anti-ageing properties too. Tomatoes are acidic in nature and applying their pulp to the pimple causes the skin to dry and the pores of the skin in the region get tightened.

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