6 foods that fight sun damage

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6 foods that fight sun damage

Now the weather’s heating up and long days spent in the sun are on the horizon, it’s time to lift your sun protection game.

While we can’t stress enough the importance of slathering your body and face with a high SPF sunscreen every day, did you know that some foods help to fight sun damage, too?

Check out our gallery of the top sun-fighting foods below, then add them to your diet, slip, slop, slap from top to toe, and enjoy the outdoors!


Tomatoes

If your diet is packed with plump, juicy tomatoes, you’re onto a good thing! Studies have shown that lycopene in tomatoes works to neutralise the harmful effects of UV rays, which can cause skin ageing. 

Dark Chocolate

If you need an excuse to stock up on dark chocolate, here it is! Not only will it satisfy your sweet tooth, but dark chocolate contains certain antioxidants that shield your skin from sunburn.

Pomegranates

This super-sweet fruit isn’t just a yummy addition to your brekkie or salads – it’s also amazing for protecting your skin against UVA and UVB rays thanks to its polyphenols. It can also help to prevent pigmentation – win!

Cherries

Add this underrated fruit to your snack selection, stat! It’s a great source of melatonin, an antioxidant that can help to protect skin against UV radiation and repair sunburnt skin.

Aloe vera juice

If you’ve never tried aloe vera juice, now’s the time! Usually found in a sticky gel to soothe sunburn, aloe vera juice is excellent for repairing damaged tissues and skin cells in the skin from the inside out.

Green tea

Love green tea? Excellent. It’s rich in antioxidants that neutralise free radicals and reduce the damage that they can cause. Sipping it regularly can also help to prevent wrinkles, so drink up!

Did you know certain foods could fight sun damage? Will you be adding any of these foods to your diet?

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