Foods That Make Your Skin Glow (Along with Medical-Grade Skincare)

We all know that there's more to a glowing complexion than just your time in the treatment chair. It's the cumulative effect of our everyday choices that can be an improvement or a detriment.

With a healthy foundation of healthy skin supported by daily skincare and informed nutritional choices, your treatments will go further. Supporting the skin from the inside will make your cells more receptive to laser treatments, bounce back faster from injections, and just be overall more healthy. Yes, you can get the treatments, but a lot of your results depend on these everyday choices.

A regular, well-rounded skincare routine that covers the ABCs of skincare (SPF, Retinol, and Vitamin C) provides a strong basis. Studies examining the connection between skincare routine and overall wellness make it clear that the impact extends far beyond mere aesthetics. But that's just the surface. Diving deeper into what foods you put into your body supports your skin from the cellular level.

According to the Cleveland Clinic, there are several essential nutrients that support skin with vitamins, antioxidants, and fatty acids. While you may already have a multivitamin in your daily routine, supplements cannot replace a healthy and complete diet.

These nutrients help your cells stay hydrated. Hydrated cells are healthy cells. In addition to drinking your prescribed 8 glasses of water a day, ensuring that your gut has the nutrients to absorb and use that water is important.

Registered dieticians agree: avoiding processed foods is the best foundation. Beyond that, choosing plant-based, whole food options makes a huge difference. Maintaining a healthy balance of fats, vitamins, whole grains, and proteins builds the foundation for everything else. Protein is essential for collagen and elastin production which helps maintain healthy, firm skin.

But enough explanation: What foods?!

• Fatty fish (Tuna, Salmon, Sardines, Herring, Mackerel)

  • Full of Omega-3 fatty acids that help preserve collagen

• Flaxseed & Chia seed

  • Plant-based options for Omega-3

• Avocado

  • Healthy fats support skin elasticity and vitamin E protects from oxidative damage

• Citrus fruits

  • Vitamin C helps create collagen and prevent wrinkles

• Sweet potatoes

  • Vitamin A derived from beta carotene that protects skin cells from sun exposure. Also found in carrots, spinach, and bell peppers

• Sunflower seeds

  • Vitamin E prevents cell damage and Omega-6 fats reduce inflammation

• Green tea

  • Polyphenols are a powerful antioxidant that can prevent UV-related skin aging

• Tomatoes

  • Carotenoid-rich including lutein, lycopene, and beta carotene that all support healthy skin. Consider pairing with healthy fat like cheese or olive oil to increase absorption

To get your best aesthetic treatment results, there are three factors. We bring the treatment expertise. We can hook you up with the best medical grade skincare. But your daily choices to complete your skincare routine eat healthy foods have the greatest impact.

Please note: This is generic information and should not be considered medical advice. When making changes to your diet, consult your doctor or a registered dietician regarding impact to your personal health.