The Soy Effect. Soy-derived ingredients are increasingly found in skin care products, usually as genistein, a soy isoflavone. There are good reasons why some moisturizers and night creams include soy isoflavones: they brighten the skin, decrease redness, boost collagen production and improve skin tone.
Foods that can help lower cholesterol. 1  A variety of whole- and multi-grain products, such as bran and oats. 2  Fatty fishes, such as salmon, mackerel and albacore tuna. 3  Foods rich in antioxidants, such as fruits and vegetables.  Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids, such as avocado, flax seeds, olive oil and canola oil.
While you should avoid the foods that raise your cholesterol numbers, you can replace those foods with healthier choices that may actually help improve your cholesterol. A healthy diet to lower cholesterol should include fruits, vegetables, whole grains, lowfat dairy, skinless poultry, seafood, nuts, seeds and legumes.