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A Beauty-Loving Staff Member’s Definitive Guide: 5 Foods to Eat for Beautiful Skin | Inner Beauty Starts with Your Diet

Hello. I’m Shiho from the ValueVillage beauty team.

Have you ever heard the saying, “Beauty is not only created from the outside”?

In fact, beauty and diet are closely connected. We are now in an era where beautiful skin is created not only through skin care, but also through what we eat. This time, drawing on insights from cosmetics research, 5 beauty-friendly foods selected based on evidence we will introduce them to you.

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This article is recommended for people like these!

• Those who want to improve rough skin through diet

• Those interested in anti-aging

• Those who want to understand the basis for foods that support beauty

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1. Omega-3 Fatty Acids | Care for Skin Inflammation from Within

Main foods containing it: Mackerel, salmon, tuna, flaxseed oil, perilla oil, walnuts

Omega-3 fatty acids anti-inflammatory properties and are known to help suppress inflammation that can cause acne, redness, and skin concerns. In research, acne improvement was confirmed through supplement intake.

💡 Tip: One piece of grilled fish or 1 teaspoon of flaxseed oil can cover the recommended daily amount!

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2. Collagen Peptides | Directly Linked to Better Firmness and Moisture!

Beauty benefits:

• Increased skin moisture

• Improvement in wrinkles

• Improved elasticity and barrier function

Because collagen is difficult to absorb as-is, taking **collagen peptides (hydrolyzed collagen)** is recommended. The idea is that intake triggers a signal to “make more collagen,” helping increase the skin’s regenerative power.

💡 Recommended: Continuous intake through supplements is effective.

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3. Glucosylceramide | Strengthen Barrier Function and Help Keep Dryness Away

Main foods containing it: Derived from konjac yam (also used in Foods for Specified Health Uses products)

According to Shiseido research, taking glucosylceramide increases the skin’s ability to retain moisture (barrier function). It is especially recommended during seasons when dryness is a concern.

💡 Tip: There is data showing that continued intake leads to ongoing improvement in skin condition.

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4. Coffee | A Drink That Helps Hold Back UV Damage and Aging

Coffee contains polyphenols and caffeine which have high antioxidant power, and are suggested to help prevent pigmentation caused by UV rays and suppress aging.

💡 Note: Do not drink too much. Aim for 2 to 3 cups a day.

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5. Carotenoids | “Edible Sunscreen” for UV Care from Within

Main foods containing it: Tomatoes (lycopene), carrots (beta-carotene), salmon (astaxanthin), spinach (lutein)

Carotenoids are UV protection, antioxidant support, and wrinkle improvement and other comprehensive beauty components. With continued intake, they accumulate in the skin and help protect it from redness and damage.

💡 How to put it into practice: Easy to take through vegetable juice or tomato products!

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Revisit the connection between beauty and diet, and aim for skin that glows from within

Not only skin care, but your daily diet is the foundation of beautiful skin. By consciously incorporating the 5 beauty foods introduced here, comprehensive care for skin inflammation, dryness, aging, and more becomes possible.

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Summary: Beauty Foods to Start Adding Today

Food ingredient	Main benefits	Intake tips
Omega-3 fatty acids	Anti-inflammatory support and acne prevention	1 piece of grilled fish or flaxseed oil
Collagen peptides	Improves moisture and firmness	Continue taking as a supplement
Glucosylceramide	Improves barrier function	Foods for Specified Health Uses products or supplements
Coffee	Antioxidant support and UV care	Aim for 2 cups a day
Carotenoids	UV protection and wrinkle care	Vegetable juice or tomato paste

Beauty is not built in a day. Your skin is made from what you eat. At ValueVillage, we value this kind of inner beauty and will continue sharing content that focuses on the relationship between food and beauty.

Please use this article as a reference and try adding just a little beauty perspective to your meals starting tomorrow.

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