Health experts have revealed that there's one vegetable we should be incorporating into our skincare routine as well as our diet - and that is broccoli. It's common knowledge that eating your five-a-day is key to looking and feeling your best, with organic leafy greens often hailed as the secret to a healthy glow. However, research suggests that integrating these vegetables into your skincare regime could also enhance your skin's appearance further.
Broccoli and avocado are not only packed with pollution-fighting antioxidants but are also rich in vitamins C and A, which can help combat oxidative stress, wrinkles, and dryness. Studies have demonstrated that vegetables like broccoli, cucumber, kale, tomato, and carrot can improve skin appearance and provide protection against UV radiation. A last year discovered that bioactive substances such as sulforaphane, found in these vegetables, have antioxidant properties that counteract the effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS).
ROS is a significant factor in premature skin ageing. Research indicates that , with this protection lasting for up to 48 hours. Furthermore, sulforaphane may help maintain collagen levels in your skin.
It could even have anti-cancer effects, including against certain , reports . Skin expert, CEO and founder of Susie Ma said: "We absorb many of the essential vitamins our bodies need from our diets. But by using products that contain concentrated forms of these nutrients, it can help target your skin concerns.
