Broccoli

Broccoli contains many vitamins and minerals that are beneficial to skin health, such as zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Lutein, a carotenoid similar to beta carotene, is also present. Lutein protects your skin from oxidative damage, which causes the skin becomes dry and wrinkled.

Broccoli florets, on the other hand, contain a special component called sulforaphane, which has a long list of possible health benefits. It may even have anti-cancer properties, such as in the instance of some types of skin cancer. Sulforaphane is also a potent antioxidant that protects against sun damage. It acts in two ways: it neutralizes harmful free radicals and stimulates your body's other protective systems. Sulforaphane decreased the number of skin cells destroyed by UV radiation by as much as 29% in laboratory tests, with protection lasting up to 48 hours. Sulforaphane may also help maintain collagen levels in your skin.