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Getting great skin is now within your reach without spending oodles of money in the parlor. Here are some food and beverages to help boost your skin's vitality:

1. Cocoa

The bean has high levels of flavanols, plant compounds with antioxidant properties that help protect skin from sun damage. Apart from sipping it in the morning and evening, you can also use it as a bath soak — add 1/8 cup ground cocoa powder and 1/3 cup fat-free dry milk in your bathtub.

2. Curd

The calcium and phosphorus in it helps strengthen tooth enamel and protect your teeth from cavities. It is also high in protein, which is an essential nutrient for the production of collagen, a fibrous substance that keeps your skin looking young. You can also apply it to the face to sloughing away dead skin cells and unclogging pores.

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