You’ve probably heard that beauty comes from within, and we couldn’t agree more, as how you look is related to the lifestyle you lead and especially the type of food you consume. 

If you think it’s time for you to get Botox or undergo cosmetic procedures because signs of aging are already showing on your skin, it's because collagen and elastin, the two main proteins in your skin, begin to dwindle over time. 

Habits like sun exposure, smoking, and eating low-nutrition foods generate additional molecules of free radicals that further damage the skin and cause it to look more fragile and dry, magnifying the wrinkles on your face and expression lines.

However, with a good diet, we can significantly improve the skin without aesthetic procedures: 

"There is research suggesting that a healthy diet with specific nutrients can help reduce the signs of aging," says Dr. Patricia Farris, dermatologist and spokesperson for the American Academy of Dermatology.

Here are some foods that can help and be more effective than Botox:

According to various studies in nutricosmetics, vitamin C can help regenerate skin cells, reduce wrinkles, and fight skin aging when exposed to sunlight, and it also helps in collagen production, so eating foods containing it can be very beneficial for our appearance. 

Linoleic acid is the most abundant fatty acid in our skin, so having a diet high in this acid will reduce skin thinning and wrinkles that reveal age. 

Collagen is a protein that you can find in animal-based foods like poultry and meat. It plays an important role in strengthening the skin, and it can also benefit elasticity and hydration to prevent skin dryness and wrinkle formation.

Time is something we cannot stop, but we can certainly prevent it from reflecting on our skin; remember: it all starts with good nutrition. 

Eat seriously with Santander!