Skin:Secrets — Nutrition

Do you feel confused as to what you should be eating when going through the menopause? Kat, our resident nuturitionist is on hand to guide us as to what foods our bodies and skin will benefit from. Perimenopause is a time of huge transition in our bodies. First, we experience the decline of progesterone which can bring with it anxiety, breast pain, heart palpitations, night sweats, migraines and heavy periods. This can be combined with times of wild and fluctuating oestrogen. Eventually we move into a lower oestrogen state bringing insomnia, memory loss, brain fog and potentially vaginal dryness. The...

Eczema is a common inflammatory skin condition that often manifests as dry, itchy and red patches on the skin. While eczema is primarily recognised as a skin issue, it’s increasingly understood that there’s more going on beneath the surface. Often, people with eczema experience gut and digestive issues, pointing to a deeper connection between skin health and gut health. Eczema is highly responsive to our emotional and physical state. Stress and fatigue are known triggers that can cause flare-ups or worsen existing symptoms. When we’re stressed or run-down, our body’s immune response shifts, often leading to increased inflammation, which can...

Enjoy discovering which vitamins play an essential role in our diet as what we eat effects our skin with Kat, our resident Registered Nutritionist. As we enjoy the sunshine this month (!), let's focus on incorporating foods into our diet that can protect our skin from the sun's harmful rays. Consuming foods rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants can fortify your skin's defence against UV damage. Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that helps safeguard your skin from damage caused by free radicals, which are generated by UV radiation, pollution and smoking. By neutralising free radicals, vitamin E reduces oxidative...

June marks Acne Awareness Month, a perfect time to focus on how diet can impact your skin health. Acne, a common skin condition affecting millions worldwide, can often be managed with dietary changes. Here’s a guide to the best foods to include in your diet to help achieve clearer skin. Foods rich in zinc. Zinc has anti-inflammatory properties and can help reduce the production of sebum, an oily substance that can clog up pores. Good sources of zinc include pumpkin seeds, chickpeas, cashew nuts and quinoa.  Probiotic foods. Probiotics support gut health, which is linked to reduced inflammation and improved...