The skin is also affected by the individual's diet. Moreover, it is said that the skin is the mirror of the entire body: if the body is healthy, the skin looks good and it is healthy too, while if the body is not functioning properly, the skin will become dehydrated, spots or discolorations will appear, the skin is prone to infections or other skin conditions, looks flaky or oily, wrinkles appear more rapidly than normal and the overall aspect is bad.

This should be a reason good enough for people to start having a balanced diet that will include all the vitamins, minerals, fats, carbohydrates, amino acids and antioxidants that the body needs. Thus, dairy products, fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grain cereals, as well as meat are products which should not miss from your diet. Eaten in the right quantities these aliments can offer the body all the nutrients it needs and at the same time make the skin look extremely good.

For people who want to get rid of spots, have a white and evenly colored skin and prevent the apparition of wrinkles, the fruits and vegetables rich in antioxidants should not miss from their diet. All types of berries (blackberries, acai berries, blueberries, blackcurrants and black grapes) and green tea are great sources of antioxidants. Include them in your diet each and every day and your skin will become whiter, the spots will be gone and the wrinkles will be significantly reduced.

Also, drink about eight glasses of water daily for moisturizing your skin from the inside. This will help it retain the moisture and will help the skin fight all the external and internal factors much easier. Also, the layers of skin will regenerate faster and the skin will heal easier. There will be no spots or scars left to make your skin look ugly or unhealthy.