How Can Soy Consumption Benefit Skin Care?
Soy is often found in Asian lifestyle cultures, especially in Japan where soy can be found in traditional foods, snacks, and daily necessities. Why is soy so popular in Asia? Besides having nutritional benefits for your well-being, it is rich in protein and dozens of minerals such as calcium, phosphorus, iron, and zinc. Soy-based skincare products are a common part of Asian men and women’s daily routines. In Japan, there are countless studies and skincare products for the skin. Let’s see how soy can benefit our skin.
Japan has the largest population per person over 100 years of age. The traditional Okinawan diet plays an important role in Japan’s longevity. The staple of this healthy diet is tofu and other soy products. Soy contains proteins and active phytohormones that promote collagen formation, and soy isoflavones, which are powerful antioxidants, that not only help smooth wrinkles and repair sun-damaged skin but also help restore elasticity and luster to the skin (Debra Jaliman, 2011). Soy lecithin and linoleic acid block melanin synthesis, help to provide bright and even skin tone, it also reduces and provides a soothing sensation to the skin (James Leyden, 2011). Soybeans are rich in water-soluble vitamins, fiber, vitamin B complex, and vitamin E, which can promote digestion, detoxification, and reduce facial acne and facial oil secretion ( Dr. Mark Messina, 2018).
Maintain a healthy diet with soy products to improve your health, Soy drink is one of the easiest and most convenient choices. The texture of soy drink can be combined with different fruits to make a variety of smoothies and drinks, hot fruit oatmeal, or a thick pasta sauce to match your personal taste. If you haven’t tried our smooth and dense soy drink, you can learn more here. We hope everyone has a refreshing and healthy start to the Fall season.
References
Debra Jaliman, M. (2011, 11 04). The Soy Effect. p. 1.
https://blogs.webmd.com/healthy-skin/20111104/the-soy-effect
James Leyden, W. W. (2011, 02 20). The mechanism of action and clinical benefits of soy for the
treatment of hyperpigmentation.
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/21332714/
Dr. Mark Messina (2018, 01 16). Better Skin Possible with Soy, Research Shows.
https://thesoynutritioninstitute.com/better-skin-possible-soy-research-shows/
Snacking on This Legume Can Help Get Rid of Wrinkles and Saggy Skin. (2020, 04 22).
