You know what they say: you are what you eat. This International Women's Day, we're sharing skincare tips that involve eating the best foods in order to achieve healthy skin so that you glow inside out
As the old adage goes, you are what you eat. For years, nutritionists and dermatologists alike have constantly emphasised the importance of our diets. What we consume shows up on our skin, quite literally. And due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we’re met with yet another skincare problem: maskne.
For many of us, it can get overwhelming when it comes to deciding which skincare methods and products work best for us. However, achieving great skin involves maintaining a healthy diet too.
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“Skin is our body’s largest organ and it’s our main defense for protecting us from all of the nasty elements of the outside world,” says Dr Tal Friedman, Head of Naturopathic and Research & Development Specialist at Chiva-Som Hua Hin, a luxury wellness and international health resort.
“Achieving optimal skin health goes beyond topical treatments, it’s a combination of what you put into your body as well as what you put on your body.”
Below, Dr Friedman shares some of the best natural food items to consume to keep the inner and outer you healthy and radiant.