Let’s not kid ourselves, repeatedly pricking the skin with ink needles is an invasive process, and your body doesn’t like it. Its first reaction is to send out an army of white blood cells to try to remove the ink. Luckily for us tattoo lovers, the pigment particles are larger than the white blood cells, so your body fails to complete its mission and most of the ink stays where it was, in the dermis. That’s why tattoos last so many years.
If you have already taken the step and have decided to capture on your skin something for life, now you must take care of it properly so that it always looks perfect. Here are some tips related to nutrition that will help speed up the healing process of the skin; however if you find it difficult to follow them, you can always let the thing take its normal course.
To facilitate the skin healing process, foods rich in vitamins C, E and A should be consumed, as they have antioxidant action; anti-inflammatory compounds, such as omega 3; and foods rich in proteins, whether of animal or vegetable origin.
Some foods rich in antioxidants are: hazelnuts, peanuts, almonds, avocado, pumpkin, carrots, oranges, broccoli, garlic, onion, red fruits, watermelon, tomatoes, tangerine, mango, sweet potato, chard, bell pepper and spinach.
On the other hand, anti-inflammatory foods are those rich in good fats, such as salmon, tuna, sardines, olive oil and chia, flaxseed and sesame seeds.
Likewise, foods rich in proteins also favor skin healing, since they are an essential part of the structure of organs, blood vessels, cells and tissues. Some of these foods are: eggs, tofu, lentils, beans, skim milk and yogurts, low-fat cheeses, fish, chicken and turkey.
The amounts included in the menu might change according to age, sex, physical activity and whether you have any associated disease or not, so the ideal is to consult a nutritionist for a complete evaluation and develop a nutritional plan tailored to your needs.
