What Should I Eat to Achieve Fairer Skin?
Disease description:
I’ve always felt that my skin hasn’t been in great condition—not due to congenital factors, but rather because I’m frequently exposed to sunlight. Aside from using skincare products, what foods can I incorporate into my diet to help brighten and lighten my skin?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Li Ruizhi
Hello, skin tone primarily depends on melanocytes’ ability to synthesize melanin. In daily life, it is advisable to consume foods rich in vitamin E. As a potent antioxidant in the human body, vitamin E inhibits peroxidation of unsaturated fatty acids and other unstable compounds, thereby effectively preventing lipofuscin deposition in the skin and helping maintain skin fairness. Foods rich in vitamin E include cabbage, cauliflower, sesame seeds, sunflower seeds, and rapeseed oil. I hope this information is helpful to you. Wishing you good health!
