5 Super Greens to Give Your Skin the Glow Up of Your Dreams

Super greens for super skin! The hydrating, repairing, and detoxifying skin benefits of greens.

A good skincare routine is essential for maintaining healthy skin, but the best way to get your skin to glow from the inside out is to back your skincare routine with the right foods. Factors like stress, pollution and an unhealthy lifestyle coupled with a bad diet can have adverse effects on the skin which manifest as dullness, acne, pigmentation, dryness, or dark under-eye circles. And while little can be done about stress and pollution, a few tweaks in your diet can make all the difference. If you want to witness a positive change in how your skin looks and feels, read on for the 5 super greens to include in your diet…

#1 Spinach

If Popeye couldn't convince you about spinach, maybe we can! This super green is rich in vitamins A, C, and K which can help keep your skin radiant and youthful. It is also packed with antioxidants that can fight oxidative stress caused due to environmental stressors like pollution. And since spinach acts as a cleanser for your body, it also helps a great deal with inflammation and pesky breakouts.

#2 Kale

Kale, the queen of greens is a powerhouse of nutrients, vitamins and antioxidants that are extremely beneficial for the skin. It is also loaded with lutein which is known for speeding up collagen production and iron which can heal acne scars and blemishes. If your goal is to build resilience and prevent signs of ageing, make sure to feature this nutrition superstar in your diet frequently.

#3 Broccoli

Broccoli florets are a great source of vitamins and minerals, including vitamin A, vitamin C, and zinc. This cruciferous veggie is best known for packing a compound called sulforaphane which can neutralise free radicals and help the skin maintain its collagen levels. Broccoli has also been credited for having anti-inflammatory properties and omega-3 fatty acids that can help moisturise the skin and soothe inflammation, allergies and rashes.

#4 Green tea

Green tea boasts of antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties which makes it an elixir for clear and glowing skin. Green tea is also considered a boon for oily skin because it contains polyphenols which are known to control excess sebum and regulate acne. Epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG), a unique plant compound found in green tea leaves can even help repair damaged skin cells, thereby keeping the skin smooth and supple. All things considered, green tea has proven to be a great pick-me-up even for the skin!

#5 Cucumber

Cucumbers are made up of roughly 96% water which makes them a great source of hydration for the skin. Because of its cooling and refreshing nature, topical application of cucumber slices can calm inflammation, swelling, and redness. Cucumbers also contain vitamin C which can help with dark spots and blemishes as well as folic acid which boosts collagen production to keep the skin firm. So instead of fretting about dryness, pimples or dark spots, load up on this gift of nature and you’ll find yourself feeling cool as a cucumber about your skin!

On the whole, these greens prove to be incredible superfoods not just for the body, but also for the skin—even when used in skincare topically. That’s why we make the most of them in our formulations with products like our Glowin’ Green Detox Cleanser or Vetiver Body Wash. In fact, our Glowin’ Green Detox Cleanser marries four of these super greens—collagen-rich kale, moisturising broccoli, skin-repairing spinach and detoxifying green tea to tackle blemishes and dark spots and reveal healthy, plump and hydrated skin with every wash. So the next time you’re out shopping, make sure your skin is getting enough greens in your diet as well as your skincare!