eat more beautiful

Everyone knows you are what you eat, these super foods can help make you beautiful from the inside out.

number one on this list is the sweet potato

this is the ultimate skin super food, it is packed with Vitamin A & Beta Carotene, an antioxidant which protects your skin from sun damage as well as everyday wear and tear. If you look at the high end face creams most likely sweet potato will be one of its top ingredients. It also holds a high potassium level which can help with muscle cramping. After an intense work out eating a whole sweet potato as well as a side of spinach will lessen your chances of sore muscles the next day.

Going Green- Spinach, Kale, Broccoli, Swiss Chard & Asparagus

 the combination of Beta Carotene, Folate, Vitamin C, and Iron all help your hair follicles keep healthy and your natural scalp oils circulating. keeping greens in your diet consistently will improve your hair, skin, and nails almost instantly. 

Kiwi, Oranges, Lemons, & Grapefruit

All four fruits contain high levels of Vitamin E which protect your skin from degeneration. they also boost your skins collagen, aiding as a natural anti-aging agent. so forget the creams and serums just boost your intake in these fruits, especially kiwis. Slice pinwheels of orange, lemon, and grapefruit and let them marinate in water for 15 minutes, chill and enjoy drinking from your very own fountain of youth.

Avocado

Avocados can be seen everywhere tied to hair treatments and masks. This is for good reason, the proteins in avocados improve hair growth as well as regeneration for damaged or dry hair. Avocados have Vitamin A, B6, C, E, and K as well as fiber and potassium all in which are great for your hair and skin, try making an at home hair mask using avocado, jojoba oil, yogurt, and an egg.

Black, White, & Green Tea

Tea is literally the most amazing thing you can do for your skin because of Flavonoids, which are antioxidants that strengthen your blood vessels and stabilize your natural elastin and collagen levels. Green Tea is the best of all due its vast amount of health benefits as well as how jam packed with antioxidants it is. green tea is also a healthier alternative to coffee.

Blueberries

of all the berries, blueberries have the highest level of antioxidants which you know by now are amazing for you and prevent premature aging while helping your skin attain its natural glow. they also help boost your immune system and combat bloating. If you dont like them plain, try picking up dark chocolate covered blueberries from trader joes, they are a perfect snack alternative.

Sunflower Seeds & Almonds

Both of these are awesome for your skin, they protect against UV rays and have tons of Vitamin E, helping your skin glow beyond belief. try sprinkling these on top of salads to up your intake or just carry around a little bag to snack on throughout the day, your skin will thank you.

Summer Essentials

that i'm totally obsessed with right now

Boscia Illuminizing Black Mask

this mask is literally the be all end all to my existence, it is worth every cent of its $35 price tag at Sephora. warning, it is a peel off mask and it does hurt a little while taking it off but the outcome is to die for. you'll thank me the next day for the amaze glow

Philosophy's Take a Deep Breath Gel Moisturizer 

This is the absolute perfect summer moisturizer, its light, airy, and absorbs into your skin almost instantly. its a gel which i always love because its doesn't leave my skin oily especially in the summer when its inevitable to break a small sweat. a little bit goes a long way with this product.

St. Tropez Gradual Tanning Mousse

i have never been a believer in self-tanners because they always leave me looking like a streaky oompa loompa, however i found love in a hopeless place with this amazing self tanning brand. the smell is nowhere near as toxic as most drug store brands and its easy application with its fluffy mousse. summer is coming and this is a great tool for that pre summer glow. use this on your calves and thighs before a big night out, it makes your legs look slimmer and more defined.

Bumble & Bumble Quenching Mask

my hairstylist turned me onto this after i went in for a drastic color change. this 10 minute mask totally does its job of actually "quenching" your hairs thirst for moisture. with the warmer weather coming up your hair will tend to dry out from sun damage from chlorine so, applying this once a week is a must for lucious locks this summer.

Fresh. Sugar Lip Polish

This little cute brown sugar scrub is a secret weapon to plumping up your lips as well as exfoliating all the dead skin revealing fresh smooth kissable lips. constantly wearing chapstick or lipstick builds up with constant wear, so applying this for 2-3 minutes twice a week diminishes the excess skin and keep your lips baby soft

All items can be found online at Sephora.com