FOODS THAT BALANCE OUT HORMONAL LEVELS FOR GLOWING SKIN

• A major reason for dry flaky skin or excess greasiness and spots is due to imbalanced hormone level. Oestrogen, a hormone provides female skin with the youthful glow. When Oestrogen levels start to decline in females in their mid to late 40s, so too does collagen, elastin and hyaluronic acid –the very things that give skin elasticity. So include foods containing plant hormones known as phyto-oestrogen like soy foods, flaxseeds and sesame seeds. Also Indian spice

Turmeric has powerful anti-inflammatory actions and also helps in balancing female sex hormones. Turmeric can be added to curries, soups and vegetable gravy preparations.