05/15/2026
Did you know that what you eat has a huge impact on your skin? Explore the science of edible skincare (and, no, we don't mean edible lip gloss 👄) to keep your skin firm, hydrated, and glowing. 🌟
1️⃣ Befriend your collagen by adding more bell peppers, strawberries, citrus, broccoli, and kiwi to your day-to-day meals. These foods contain a key antioxidant (Vitamin C) to synthesize collagen and protect you from UV-damage.
2️⃣ Protect your lipid layer with almonds, sunflower seeds, spinach, and avocados (Vitamin E). These foods help neutralize free radicals and support your natural oil barrier.
3️⃣ Moisturize. Hydrate your skin with water- and electrolyte-rich foods like cucumbers, watermelon, oranges, coconut water, and leafy greens.
4️⃣ Soften your skin with fatty acids found in salmon, chia seeds, flaxseeds, and walnuts (omega-3s). These may also help protect against acne!
5️⃣ Repair your skin with pumpkin seeds, lentils, chickpeas, cashews, and oysters. These foods are rich in a mineral (Zinc) that helps control inflammation and boost skin barrier function.
6️⃣ Hyaluronic acid isn't just in pricey serums — your body can produce it with the right "precursors." Include more bone broth, soy, root vegetables, citrus, and leafy greens to produce your own elasticity boosting hydration!
7️⃣ Prevent skin aging with polyphenols found in berries, green tea, dark chocolate, olive oil, and red grapes! These antioxidants help protect the skin from sun damage and support your gut microbiome, which plays an important role in skin health.
Be skin savvy at snack time with these ideas:
🍓 Chia pudding with berries and walnuts
🫑 Hummus with bell pepper strips
🍌 Spinach, banana, avocado, and green tea smoothie