Best Diet for Healthier Skin

It seems like every day there’s a new magic skin-care product out there promising to wash away all your wrinkles and make your skin glow like the sun. While the cosmetics aisle is often the first place we turn to in search of healthier skin, there’s a natural (and usually cheaper) option to consider first: food.

Our diet has everything to do with the health of our skin, says Joshua Zeichner, MD, director of cosmetics and clinical research in dermatology at Mount Sinai Hospital in New York City. He says the nutrients, minerals, and proteins found in food support collagen production and healthy cell membranes, and protect skin from harmful stressors, such as UV exposure.

“The food we eat provides the building blocks for healthy functioning of our bodies,” says Dr. Zeichner. “Our diet directly influences our appearance and how we age.”

So before you open another jar of skin cream, find out which foods can help your skin look younger, fresher, brighter, and just plain better. Keep reading to learn what the experts say are the best foods for skin care and how to eat for a glowing, youthful complexion.