Skincare From The Inside Out

Skincare from the Inside Out: The Real, No-Nonsense Guide to Feeding Your Skin (Forget the Fads)

Let’s Get Real - Your Skin Doesn’t Give a Damn How Much Your Serum Cost. It cares about the ingredients… but it’ll raise absolute hell if you’re eating rubbish.

You can layer all the insta-worthy creams you want, but if you’re fuelling your body with processed junk and sugar bombs, your skin is going to show it. It’s time to flip the script on skincare and start where it actually counts—your plate.

At Springs Health, Wellness & Beauty Clinic in Stockton Heath, we’re over Insta fixes and TikTok trends. This is about skin nutrition, not skincare. Ready? Let’s do this.

 

A Skin Food List That Actually Works

Forget the fluff. These are your ride-or-die skin foods. No gimmicks. No superfood sprinkles. Just real food, real benefits.

1. Sardines > Salmon

Why? Sardines are omega-3 powerhouses, loaded with skin-plumping, anti-inflammatory fats—without the hefty price tag. Plus, they’re packed with calcium and vitamin D for that healthy glow.

The Edge: They’re cheap, sustainable, and your skin loves them (even if your nose doesn’t at first!).

2. Sweet Potatoes Over Green Juices

Why? Sweet potatoes are rich in beta-carotene (hello, natural glow) and fibre that feeds your gut—and your gut rules your skin.

The Edge: They keep you full, feed your good bacteria, and you won’t be hungry 10 minutes later like you are with a juice cleanse.

3. Kimchi (Fermented and Funky is IN)

Why? Kimchi is a probiotic bomb that fuels your gut microbiome. Healthy gut = less inflammation = clearer skin. Science says so.

The Edge: It’s got a kick, it’s alive, and it’s working harder for your skin than half your skincare routine.

4. Water with Minerals > Expensive Electrolyte Powders

Why? Your skin cells don’t just need water—they need minerals to absorb it. Filtered water + a pinch of sea salt (we love Baja Gold) gets the job done.

The Edge: Ditch the plastic bottles and overpriced “wellness” water. Hydrate like you mean it.

5. Dark Chocolate (The Good Kind!)

Why? Real, raw cacao is packed with flavonoids that improve blood flow, fight free radicals, and make your skin look alive.

The Edge: It’s the glow-up excuse you needed for a chocolate habit. Just make it 85%+ cacao, not sugar-laden junk.

Supercharged Skin Defenders: Meet the Polyphenols

You’ve heard of antioxidants - polyphenols are like their cooler, overachieving cousins. These plant compounds are your skin’s frontline defence against free radical damage, inflammation, and premature ageing.

Why You Need Them: Polyphenols neutralise free radicals (the little guys that mess with your collagen), boost circulation, and protect your skin from UV damage and pollution. They basically act like a bodyguard for your face.

Where to Get Them (No Trendy Powders Required):

  • Berries – Blueberries, blackberries, raspberries. Small but mighty.
  • Green Tea – Packed with catechins that calm inflammation and keep skin elastic.
  • Raw Cacao – We’re talking the real deal, not the chocolate bar from the petrol station.
  • (Optional) Red Grapes – Resveratrol is a polyphenol superhero - but don’t think wine counts as skincare. Sorry, not sorry.

Anti-Trend Skincare From Within: What Influencers Won’t Tell You

Forget collagen powders, detox teas, and trendy supplements that make your bank account cry. Here’s what works (and won’t show up in your IG feed):

  • Bone Broth – Collagen at its source, plus amino acids your skin needs to rebuild. It’s grandma’s recipe for a reason.
  • Beetroot – Boosts blood flow and oxygen to your skin cells. More oxygen = more glow.
  • Anchovies – Tiny fish, huge skin win. Packed with omega-3s and selenium for skin that stays firm and resilient.
  • Dandelion Greens – Detox the liver (where hormone and toxin processing happens), so your skin doesn’t have to show the struggle.

Bonus: Edgy Pro Tips for Skin That Glows Without Trying

Stop “letting your skin breathe.” Skin doesn’t have lungs. Keep it protected, nourished, and hydrated.

Get boring about bedtime. Sleep is the cheapest skin treatment there is. 7-9 hours of quality shut-eye. No negotiations.

SPF isn’t optional. It’s your anti-ageing insurance policy. Apply it like you mean it - every day.

Manage your stress, or it manages your face. Stress raises cortisol, breaks down collagen, and sucks the glow right out of you. Meditate, dance, scream into a pillow - whatever works.

The Bottom Line? Skin Health Starts Way Before Your Moisturiser

You can’t glow from the outside in. You glow from the inside out. What you eat, how you sleep, how you move - it’s all part of your skin story.

At Springs Health, Wellness & Beauty Clinic, we create skincare strategies that don’t stop at products. We combine nutrition, lifestyle, and science-backed treatments to help you age gracefully and radiantly.  Book a consultation today and let’s get your skin glowing from the inside out.