6 foods good for women’s skin in their 40s

After age 40, women’s skin shows signs of aging such as dry skin, reduced elasticity, increased pigmentation, wrinkles, age spots… Besides external skin care, proper nutrition plays an important role in maintaining healthy skin and slowing down aging.

Pharmacist Do Xuan Hoa, Medical Information Center, Tam Anh General Hospital, Ho Chi Minh City, suggests foods that are beneficial for the skin that women over 40 years old should supplement regularly.

Pomegranate Rich in anti-free radicals, especially ellagic acid and polyphenols, they have the ability to inhibit melanin proliferation, slow down the aging process and help even skin tone. The high vitamin C content in pomegranates also participates in the synthesis of collagen, helping the skin become firmer, brighter and smoother.

Grapes and grape seeds All contain high levels of anti-free radicals, reducing stress, oxidation and skin inflammation, protecting collagen and elastin from harmful factors.

Salmon Contains type 1 collagen to help maintain skin elasticity and firmness. Salmon also provides omega-3 to help reduce inflammation and limit water loss through the skin, helping to prevent aging. Collagen is highly concentrated in salmon bones and skin. Eat salmon with skin or stew fish bones to make broth to supplement collagen for the skin.

Lean such as chicken breast, beef tenderloin or lean pork provide protein and important amino acids for connective tissue regeneration, promoting collagen production. When lacking protein, the skin easily sags, is less elastic and slows recovery after damage. Prioritize choosing lean meat to limit saturated fat and control weight.

Sweet potato Rich in beta-carotene, provitamin A, involved in skin cell proliferation and collagen synthesis. The high fiber content in sweet potatoes helps stabilize blood sugar, indirectly protects skin structure, and slows down the aging process.

Mushroom such as straw mushrooms, stinging nettles, abalone, chicken thighs… provide vitamin D, beta-glucan and anti-free radical compounds. These nutrients help strengthen skin immunity, reduce inflammation and support skin structure recovery. Mushrooms are low in energy, rich in fiber, suitable for women 40-50 years old who are prone to weight gain and metabolic disorders.

Pharmacist Hoa notes that women need to combine a balanced diet, get enough sleep, exercise regularly and limit prolonged stress. Supplementing natural herbs such as Collagen peptide, Sakura (Japanese cherry blossom extract), Pomegranate (Mediterranean pomegranate), Litchi fruit (lychee fruit), Lemon powder (yellow lemon)… stimulates the collagen regeneration process, while supporting the protection of the foundation structure to help the skin become brighter, smoother and more evenly colored.