Eat potatoes, fish to replenish ceramides for glowing skin

New Delhi: Every changing season brings problems for the skin. For those who have sensitive skin, they suffer allergies, those with dry skin feel itchy all the time and those with oily skin are always fighting acne and pimples. It is therefore very important to find the right balance for your skin to avoid problems. There are few natural substances like Ceramides that help barricade moisture and maintain hydration.

Ceramides are lipid molecules that are produced by the body at a young age but wane as we age. Several chemical supplements help retain and provide moisture to the skin, but they come with a lot of side effects. Hence, it is better to turn to nature for the replenishment that the skin needs. Plant and derived ceramides are found in:

1. Wheat
2. Corn
3. Potatoes
4. Soybeans
5. Carrots
6. Fish

There are other benefits of ceramides. Few are listed below:

1. Delays ageing: With age, skin loses its elasticity and sheen because of the loss of various structural proteins like collagen. Eating natural foods that are filled with ceramides helps in minimising the effects of ageing like wrinkles and fine lines. Ceramide fuel the production of keratinocytes, which make keratin.
2. Protects against harmful ultraviolet rays: Exposure to sunlight causes the most harm to our skin. The UV rays of the sun are responsible for 90 changes in the skin leading to burns and pigmentation. Ceramides protect against the damage and help the cells to combat redness and pigmentation.

The only side effects that ceramides can cause for your skin are when they are used chemically in fairness creams and sunscreen lotions. However, mostly they are safe as most cosmetic companies rate them as a very low-used ingredient.