During pregnancy, due to the influence of hormones, the skin of pregnant women may experience two situations: either it is more delicate and soft than usual, with relatively reduced oil secretion, or the skin becomes dry and peeling due to progesterone. Acne will be more severe than before pregnancy, and the complexion will also become dull. So, what should pregnant women eat for beauty and skincare?
Pregnant women who want beauty and skincare can eat the following types of foods:
1. Eating red fruits during pregnancy, such as tomatoes. Lycopene is the strongest antioxidant carotenoid discovered so far, with an antioxidant capacity 100 times that of vitamin E. It has a strong ability to scavenge free radicals, resist radiation, prevent cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases, enhance immunity, and delay aging. It is known as the gold of plants.
2. Eating foods containing carotenoids during pregnancy, such as cod liver oil, chicken, broccoli, carrots, spinach, etc. Natural carotenoids are powerful antioxidants that can effectively protect human cells from damage, thereby preventing cell carcinogenesis. Long term consumption of carrots can reduce the damage of radiation and excessive ultraviolet radiation to the human body. In addition, natural carotenoids can enhance the human immune system, delay cell and body aging, and reduce the occurrence of diseases.
3. Eating foods rich in collagen and elastic substances during pregnancy, such as kelp, seaweed, sea cucumber, animal skin, bone marrow, etc., is representative of this type of food. Collagen substances in food have an adhesive effect, which can adhere radioactive substances in the body and eliminate them from the body. Moreover, the elastic substances contained in animal skin also have the function of repairing damaged skin.
