Colorful fruits and vegetables
Dark-colored vegetables and fruits often contain a lot of beta-carotene, lutein and other carotenoids. These are antioxidants that can help protect the skin from the effects of oxidative stress and damage caused by UV rays.
Foods rich in beta-carotene include carrots, sweet potatoes, pumpkins and green leafy vegetables. In addition, foods rich in vitamin C such as blueberries, bell peppers and citrus fruits can also help maintain healthy skin.
Green tea
Green tea contains catechin - a group of polyphenol compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. These compounds can help reduce redness on the skin due to UV exposure.
Among them, EGCG is a catechin that is believed to play a role in supporting skin protection against the harmful effects of sunlight and contributing to maintaining skin health.
Fatty fish
Fatty fish such as salmon, mackerel, and sardines are rich sources of omega-3 fatty acids. This nutrient can help reduce inflammatory reactions on the skin associated with UV exposure, while supporting the skin's protective barrier and maintaining elasticity.
In particular, salmon also contains astaxanthin - an antioxidant that can support protecting the skin from signs of aging caused by sunlight and contribute to protecting collagen in the skin.
Tomatoes
Tomatoes are a source of lycopene, an antioxidant belonging to the carotenoid group. Lycopene can help neutralize free radicals formed when the skin is exposed to UV rays.
