The most underrated skincare upgrade is the one that happens at the table.
Topical actives can address symptoms, but the foundational work — barrier repair, antioxidant protection, collagen synthesis — happens at a cellular level when you give the body the right inputs.
What to add
- Healthy fats. Olive oil, avocado, oily fish. The phospholipid bilayer is literally fat.
- Vitamin C. Both topical and dietary. Citrus, peppers, berries.
- Zinc. Pumpkin seeds, oysters, lentils. Critical for wound healing and skin turnover.
- Water. The eight-glass rule isn’t sexy but skin can tell when you skip it.
Feed the skin from inside before you reach for another bottle.