Yes, I'm pretty much our resident Gwyneth Paltrow reporter. But just think of it this way - you don't have subscribe to Goop to get useful beauty info. This time Gwynnie interviewed skincare guru Dr. Nicholas Perricone, seen with Karolina Kurkova and Irene Neuwirth, in her newsletter.
"I discovered Dr. Perricone through a friend who gave me a few of his products to try. I got hooked on his No Foundation Foundation and his Super Berry Powder with Acai, an antioxidant supplement which I now add to my water after workouts," Gwyneth said.
The big takeaways are the foods to eat for the different skin types, and the superfoods for all skin types.
For dry skin: "Load up on Omega-3's. These essential fatty acids (EFA's) are necessary for healthy, supple skin and help to repair the protective barrier that keeps moisture locked in," Perricone said. The most potent form is chia seeds, which is present in his Super O-Mega Moisture, $40.
For blemish-prone skin: "I recommend a diet rich in greens, including watercress, spinach, collard greens and apples. The Vitamin A in these leafy greens helps normalize the production of oil, while the quercetin in green apples helps reduce mast cell activity, which leads to inflammation and breakouts." Quercetin is also found in Super Acne Treatment, $50.
Yogurt and of course antioxidants are also recommended.
"It's important to always remember beauty is an inside job. What we eat directly affects the appearance of our complexion and determines how we age. Each meal contains the three crucial components to a good-skin diet: protein, healthy fats, and good carbohydrates such as fresh fruit and vegetables. Not only will these nutrients yield beautiful skin, but they also have protective and preventative qualities that slow the aging process."