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6 Superfoods That Will Make You Look Younger

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As beauty editors, we fiercely love our anti-aging lotions and potions. But what you put in your face (or rather, your mouth) is just as important as what you put on it -- and maybe, according to dermatologist Jessica Wu, MD, even more so. Research shows that when you feed yourself, you feed your skin -- and all of those salty snacks and sweet treats have a way of mucking up your complexion.

"Foods that are high in sugar and simple carbohydrates speed up aging," says Wu, who adds that sugar is public enemy No. 1 when it comes to skin health. Neka Pasquale, acupuncturist, herbalist and certified Chinese nutritionist, agrees. "Your sugar intake can have profound effects on your appearance. It promotes dull, brittle skin through a process called glycation, and causes skin inflammation and wrinkles," says Pasquale.

Superfoods, on the other hand, may be the aging antidote you're seeking. Research suggests that some foods help protect against sun damage by amping up skin's defense against UV rays, while others ward off wrinkles caused by free radicals.

Here are the seven skin superfoods to reverse the clock from the inside out.

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