Skin health reflects what happens inside the body. Factors like stress, hormones, environmental exposure and diet can all influence how quickly the skin renews itself. When skin turnover slows, pores can become blocked, leading to pimples, whiteheads or a dull-looking complexion.
- Low intake of vitamin A and antioxidants
- Excess refined carbohydrates, such as sugar and white flour
- Insufficient leafy greens and colourful vegetables
While skincare routines help externally, what you eat can make a meaningful difference to skin clarity, brightness and overall resilience.
Healthy skin starts with nourishing your body from the inside out. A few simple dietary habits can help improve skin turnover and reduce inflammation.
1. Eat foods rich in vitamin A and beta carotene
Seafood, seaweed and colourful vegetables like carrots, sweet potatoes, kale and spinach support skin renewal and help prevent clogged pores.
2. Boost antioxidant intake
Green tea, seaweed, leafy greens (like spinach and kale), dark chocolate and berries contain antioxidants that help neutralise free radicals and reduce inflammation that affects the skin.
3. Reduce refined carbohydrates
Cutting back on sugar, white bread and refined pasta helps minimise inflammation and may reduce acne flare-ups linked to high glycaemic foods.
1. Seaweed fish soup with vegetables
Ingredients:
- 120g threadfin, cut into chunks
- 600ml chicken stock
- 20g nori seaweed
- 5g wakame seaweed
- 80g xiao bai cai
- 1 pc silken tofu, cubed
Tip: You can find these fresh ingredients easily on FairPrice Online.
What to do
- Bring the chicken stock to a boil over medium heat.
- Peel or tear the seaweed into the boiling stock.
- Add threadfin, xiao bai cai and tofu.
- Bring to a boil again and cook for 5 minutes.
- Serve with wholegrain rice or noodles.
Nourishing your skin goes beyond topical products. Whole foods rich in vitamin A, antioxidants and fibre support healthier skin turnover, reduce inflammation and help maintain a clear, radiant complexion.
Shop for skin-nourishing products and wellness essentials at FairPrice Online. Or visit your nearest Unity store and chat with our friendly pharmacists for personalised advice on supplements and daily skin health routines.
