HYPERPIGMENTATION? THE VEGAN FOODS SUPPORTING MORE EVEN-LOOKING SKIN

Having hyperpigmentation is an overproduction of melanin due to sun exposure, age, or skin damage from acne. Having hyperpigmentation or dark spots can severely affect your self-esteem. Skincare on its own is only half the battle - eating your way to good skin is the other half. Here are some foods that can target hyperpigmentation:

Cashews: Eating nuts isn't going to erase your dark spots like magic, but this food will give you a more balanced skin tone. Cashews contain zinc, copper, and antioxidants that overall aid in skin repair and healthy cell turnover. Cashews are also unsaturated polyfats that have anti-inflammatory properties.

Calvolo Nero (Kale):

Having a veggie packed diet will really help brighten the appearance of your skin. Kale doesn't just help with skin bloating but it also speeds up skin renewal and contains Vitamin A and Vitamin C to target hyperpigmentation. The veggie is versatile and you can eat it as a salad, a smoothie, or incorporate into one of your dinner dishes.

Papaya: 

The brighter the berry - the more powerful the fruit. Papaya is a Vitaimn C rich fruit that packs a punch. Papaya contain an enzyme called papain that aids with breaking down the outer layer of skin and helping you say goodbye to dead skin cells. Papaya is also great for collagen production, helping your skin seem smooth and youthful.

Lemons:

Eating lemons can be beneficial to your overall health with additional support to skin. Lemons can be harsh if directly applied on the face but luckily, consuming lemon can give you even skin. Along with Vitamin C, lemons introduce glutathione in the body, helping fight free radicals that may harm cells.

Wheat Germ Oil:

Wheat germ oil has vitamins and fatty oils and is thought to have healing and regenerative qualities for the skin. The best thing about wheat germ oil is that it is versatile! You can cold blend it in your smoothies, drizzle it over salads, stir it into soups, or make it a finishing dressing for pasta and grain/veggie based dishes. 

Tomatoes:

Are your dark spots caused by sun damage? Lycapone, the red pigment found in tomatoes, is an antioxidant that protects you from sun damage. Tomatoes are also rich in Vitamin C that can help slow down melanin production. 

While nutrition alone can't target hyperpigmentation, these foods can give you additional assistance in giving you a more balanced skin appearance.

Sources:

NeoLayrPro, "Food Diet For Hyperpigmentation - 5 Easy Tips To Lighten Dark Spots"

NewBeauty, "The Benefits of Kale in Skin Care, According to Experts" via Allie Hogan