5 Foods That Really Make Your Skin Glow

It’s no secret that tanning beds are bad news: Ultraviolet radiation from tanning lamps can lead to premature aging (think wrinkles, spots and sagginess) and worse, skin cancer. But if for some strange reason you still need convincing, here’s more evidence that you should steer clear of those deadly skin ovens. READ: 6 Ways to Fade a Bad Tan According to a recent study published in the Quarterly Journal of Experimental Psychology, a lit-from-within glow is perceived as more attractive than a sun-kissed glow. Participants were shown images of faces with high carotenoid (from ingestion of fruits and vegetables) and faces with high melanin (from UV exposure and tanning) and were asked to rate which faces they found more attractive. A whopping 76 percent of participants deemed the high carotenoid faces more beautiful than the high melanin faces. There you have it: Healthy skin trumps fake-baked skin. Think about it: Would you rather the looks of Snooki or Gisele? Right, I thought so. READ: Get Gisele's Beachy Waves So what exactly should you be munching on for healthy radiance? Foods rich in carotenoids, which are pigments that tend to produce a red, orange or dark green hue. Try these snacks that will help color your skin gorgeous from the inside out: