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5 Foods That Boost The Skin's Natural Sun Protection
by Giorgia G. | August 7, 2017 | Diet & Exercise, Health, Skin Care Advice, Sun Damage
Sun protection isn't all about sunscreen. That's your first line of defense – no doubt about it. But, turns out, plenty of our fave foods have their own in-built SPF, too. Juicy tomatoes, wild salmon and a cup of tea are just some of the food treats that do double duty: they boost your health and increase your skin's ability to protect itself against sun damage. Their secret? Antioxidants. It works like this. When UV rays hit your skin, they destroy collagen and elastin, damage your cellular DNA and cause inflammation. All things that trigger the production of free radicals,...