Eat colorfully

5 portions of fresh fruit and vegetables a day, as the secondary plant substances they contain are good for the skin. Carotenoids, such as lycopene in tomatoes and lutein in leafy vegetables, as well as carotenoids in carrots, mangoes and peaches are free radical scavengers and prevent skin ageing. Flavonoids, especially anthocyanins in red wine and red grape juice, strengthen the blood vessels, ensure good blood circulation and have an anti-inflammatory effect. Glucosinolates, which are found in high concentrations in cabbage sprouts and radishes, detoxify tissue and have an anti-bacterial effect.

Drink enough

At least 1.5 to two liters of water a day. Water helps to transport valuable nutrients into the cells and remove degradation products.

Prefer whole grain products

Whole grains contain niacin and panthothenic acid, which stimulate skin and hair renewal, as well as selenium and silicic acid, which strengthen connective tissue and fortify skin and hair.

Nibble on nuts or almonds

These provide good, polyunsaturated fatty acids for healthy, beautiful skin, the free radical scavenger vitamin E and also niacin.

Eat fish twice a week

Fish provides valuable omega-3 fatty acids, vitamin E, vitamin B12, which is important for cell division, niacin, iron, selenium, iodine, which contributes to the vitality of skin and hair, and linolenic acid, which ensures healthy and firm skin.

Dr. Tamara Kopp - Specialist in dermatology and venereology

Dr. Daniela Themmer - Specialist in general medicine and nutritional medicine