Tomatoes
According to CNN, tomatoes are an excellent source of lycopene - an antioxidant pigment that can protect the skin from sunburn. In a study by dermatologist Rajani Katta, people who consumed a small amount of tomato sauce per day for 10 weeks had significantly less sunburn than normal people.
"If you eat about three tablespoons of tomato powder a day for 10 weeks, you can see that your skin is no longer as damaged by the sunlight as before," said Katta.
Although fresh tomatoes are also beneficial, lycopene is actually absorbed better when tomatoes are processed, especially with olive oil. Other lycopene-rich foods include pink grapefruit and watermelon.
Pineapple
Pineapple is a tropical fruit rich in vitamin C, enzyme bromelain and beta-carotene - nutrients with strong antioxidant properties, supporting inflammation reduction and restoring sun-damaged skin. The enzyme bromelain in pineapple also helps to gently exfoliate, brighten the skin and reduce sunburn.
Pineapple is cheap and quite easy to find in the summer. In addition to eating pineapple, you can also squeeze fresh pineapple juice to drink in the morning or use it as a salad mixed with sourness to increase skin beauty.
Watermelon
Watermelon is not only a familiar defrosting fruit in the summer, but is also considered a "natural sunscreen" from within. Watermelon also contains high levels of lycopene, which helps protect the skin from the harmful effects of UV rays, reduce the risk of sunburn and soothe redness after exposure to sunlight.
In addition, watermelon is also rich in vitamin C - which supports collagen production and maintains skin elasticity, and more than 90% of its ingredients are water that helps retain natural moisture, preventing dry skin under harsh sunlight.
To increase effectiveness, you should eat watermelon with or after meals with healthy fats such as nutrition seeds, olive oil or avocado, helping lycopene to be better absorbed. Eating watermelon every day not only helps the skin to be healthy from the roots but also brings a cool, fresh feeling to the body in the hot summer.
