Skin deep beauty

MIAMI (CBS4) ― Larisa Forman uses several products to keep her skin looking young and healthy.

"I usually try to go with one line, and I get 3 things: serum, a moisturizer, and I use something for my eyes."

But you can forget the cosmetics counter, and just head to the grocery store if you buy foods for a good skin diet.

Dr. Mark Steven Nestor is a dermatologist in Aventura. "Nutrition in and of itself is very important for our health, and our health is reflected in our skin."

He says it's important to fuel up with face-friendly foods.

First on the list are egg yolks, which contain Vitamin A.

Nutritionist Susan Nowrouzi at Baptist Hospital says Vitamin A in egg yolks helps maintain the outer layers of the skin.

"It's important for the healthy epithelial of the skin," she said.

Then, there are whole grains, which contain Vitamin B, helping produce skin enzymes.

And don't forget Vitamin C found in citrus fruits, like oranges and grapefruits, which according to Nowrouzi, "Vitamin C is a wonderful antioxidant, and it's great for your collagen which supports your skin elasticity."

Vegetables such as carrots and tomatoes contain beta carotene, which experts say help protect the skin against sun damage.

Also good for the skin is oily fish, like salmon, which is rich in Vitamin E, a powerful antioxidant. Salmon also contains zinc, which helps our skin heal.

"If we're lacking this in our diet," said Dr. Nestor, "if we're lacking this in our system, we can have problems healing."

Experts say the benefits of a healthy diet are, in some ways, skin deep.