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what she’s having: AmandaChantalBacon,^ here,swears^by“beauty^ foods.”Q
I’ve been hearing
about “beauty foods” a
lot lately. What are they—
and what do they actually do?
—Jennifer Privett, 34, San FranciscoA
That’s a question I get a lot as a
chef and former food editor who’s
obsessed with health and wellness.
Beauty, for me, is the sign of a well-functioning,
well-nourished, healthy system, and certain
foods really promote that. Since I’ve been eating
“beauty foods,” I find I don’t have to use condi-
tioner and lotion as much as before; I never get
dry skin anymore. I think it’s fun to look at the
benefits by ingredient, so when you’re at the
grocery store, you can remember, “Oh right, this
food does this.” These five things are always on
my shopping list:Cultured veggies: That’s going to be k imchi,
sauerkraut, any fermented vegetable. They’re
probiotic, so they’re going to help cleanse the
gut, the liver, and your blood. That detoxifying
effect supports glowing skin.
Organic rose water: You can find it in Persian
markets or health food stores. It has an anti-
inf lammatory effect and helps improve skin
c o n d i t i o n s l i k e a c n e a n d r o s a c e a. I l i k e t o a d d
it to water, lemonade, or a smoothie—or
dab it directly on skin to help soothe
red spots.
Whole coconut: The water has
copper, which is a great mineral for
the skin. And the meat has a healthy
fat that can help balance hormones.
(Hormones directly affect skin texture,To C a l m I r r i t a t i o n
“Organic rose water
is great for aggravated
skin,” says Bacon.BACON: THE COVETEUR/TRUNK ARCHIVE. ROSE WATER: BEN BRYANT/SHUTTERSTOCK. COCONUT: GETTY IMAGESFor Natural Hydration
“Coconut water and the
meat help nourish skin and
hair,” says Bacon.hair, metabolism, all of that.) You can scrape the
meat out, store it in the freezer, and turn it into a
vegan iced dessert.
Romaine: Dark leafy greens, like kale and
spinach, are popular, but this often-overlooked
l e t t u c e i s a l s o h i g h i n v i t a m i n A , w h i c h r e v i t a l i z e s
the skin and hair. For a simple romaine salad, just
add lemon and olive oil. Or toss it in a juicer
with cucumber and lemon juice.
Cacao: It’s one of the foods highest
in antioxidants and vitamin C—both
good for your skin. Make sure it’s
raw, organic cacao, which is more
mineral-rich (and less sugar-laden!)
than processed chocolate. You can add
cacao powder to smoothies or throw
cacao nibs into a trail mix.
—Amanda Chantal Bacon, founder of
Moon Juice shops in Los Angeles and
author of The Moon Juice Cookbook