It is these ‘skin foods’ which will aid in the slowing of the aging process and the maintenance of a clear, beautiful skin. These include Vitamins A, C and E and minerals copper, zinc and selenium. Phytochemicals derived from plants and zoochemicals sourced from animal products are also believed to a have a more powerful antioxidant effect than vitamins or minerals.

These are named the non-nutrient antioxidants and include phytochemicals such as lycopenes in tomatoes and anthocyanins present in cranberries.

• Allium sulphur compounds - leeks, onions and garlic. 

• Anthocyanins - eggplant, grapes and berries.

• Beta-carotene - pumpkin, mangoes, apricots, carrots, spinach and parsley.

• Catechins - red wine and tea.

• Copper - seafood, lean meat, milk and nuts.

• Cryptoxanthins - red capsicum, pumpkin and mangoes.

• Flavonoids - tea, green tea, citrus fruits, red wine, onion and apples.

• Indoles - cruciferous vegetables such as broccoli, cabbage and cauliflower.

• Isoflavonoids - soybeans, tofu, lentils, peas and milk.

• Lignans - sesame seeds, bran, whole grains and vegetables.

• Lutein - leafy greens like spinach, and corn.

• Lycopene - tomatoes, pink grapefruit and watermelon.

• Manganese - seafood, lean meat, milk and nuts.

• Polyphenols - thyme and oregano.

• Selenium - seafood, offal, lean meat and whole grains.

• Vitamin C - oranges, blackcurrants, kiwi fruit, mangoes, broccoli, spinach, capsicum and strawberries.

• Vitamin E - vegetable oils (such as wheatgerm oil), avocados, nuts, seeds and whole grains.

• Zinc - seafood, lean meat, milk and nuts.

• Zoochemicals - red meat, offal and fish. Also derived from the plants animals eat.

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