The term complexion refers to the natural color texture and appearance of the skin especially of the face. We all know that nibbling the wrong foods and sipping on the wrong beverages can puff our faces and ruin our complexions. Luckily the opposite is true too the right diet will not only trim the face but it will soothe smooth and heal a dull or troubled complexion as well. The most important ''complexion foods'' are those rich in omega-3 fatty acids the good fats. Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids include coldwater walnuts flaxseed oil and leafy green vegetables.The omega-3 fatty acids are responsible for the health of the skin cell membrane. Since the membrane is what influences the cells'' ability to hold water having a nice healthy membrane results in moister softer and more wrinkle-free skin. The need for omega-3 fatty acids goes beyond merely reinforcing the cell membrane. Foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids help reduce the body''s production of inflammatory compounds - natural chemicals involved in the aging process that affect how healthy the skin looks and feels.