A balanced diet lightens your skin by giving all kinds of nutrients needed for fairness and glowing skin. It is a natural cure for any kind of damage to your skin and a precaution for the same. Drinking water hydrates your skin and makes it soft and clean.

Vitamins to choose: Include the following essential vitamins in your diet:

Vitamin-C: It fights against radicals, reverses the signs of aging and slows down the aging process. It is found in Citrus Fruits, Red and Green Chilli, Yellow Peppers, Guava, Dark Leafy Greens, Papaya, Strawberries and more. 

Vitamin-K: It removes dark circles which occur due to leaking capillaries under the skin. It is present in Spinach, Kale, Mustard green, Broccoli, Blueberries, Asparagus, Kiwis, Grapes and so on. 

Vitamin-E: It helps in preventing early aging process.It is present in Almonds, meat, Pine Nuts, Peanuts, Dried Herbs such as Basil and Oregano, Cooked Spinach and Cooked Taro Roots.

Vitamin-A: It protects against ultraviolet ray skin damages. It is present in Carrots, milk, Sweet Potatoes, Dark Leafy Vegetables, Lettuce, Butternut Squash and more.

Vitamin-B: It shows effect on dry skin and acne and decreases the spots caused due to aging. The forms of vitamin B which are B-3, B-5, B-6, B-12 etc., will also give you good health. It is present in Oyster, Fish and Caviar in fish eggs, Lobster, Crabsetc.

Preferred food: 

: Dry fruits- This have fatty acids and oils which are good for skin and keeps it moisturised. It also helps in strengthening your hair. A perfect skin care for you includes a supplement of different types of such food.

: Vegetables- Eating the right veggies helps you in maintaining your skin. Eat vegetables which are high in vitamin C and E. 

: Fruits- Eating fresh fruits which are healthy and gives a glowto your skin such as orange, grapes, pineapples and apples are good skin food. It is suggested to take them as a drinkalong with eating them raw.

: Meat- Consume meat which is rich in Omega 3 fatty acids.

: Seafood- Researchers say that seafood bleaches your skin and makes it fair. Zinc is the substance which enhances complexion of skin.  

: Bilberries- The effective cure for pigmentation of skin is anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory properties present in bilberries. 

More amounts of antioxidants in your diet: Antioxidants lighten your skin tone, when they are directly in contact with your skin. These are present in coenzyme Q10 and vitamin E. They refresh your skin from damages caused by exposure to toxins and sunlight. Eating higher amounts of antioxidants increases the radiance of your skin by repairing free radical damages on the skin. Research says that intake of this antioxidant prevents sun damages.  

Elude these from your life:

• Oily food
• Spicy food
• Salty food
• Smoking
• Drinking
• Junk Food

You can add and avoid the food, as described above to lighten your skin and keep it glowing. If your skin anyhow worsens then better get yourself checked using an ehic card.