We’ve long known that healthy skin starts with what we eat. Fresh greens, vibrant fruits and nourishing healthy fats all play a powerful role in supporting hydration, collagen production and overall skin vitality.
But, the most effective way to achieve truly radiant skin? Pairing what’s on our plate with what we put on our face.
Cue “edible skincare”, a rapidly growing movement that blends advanced skin science with ingredients inspired by what’s in our pantry! It’s built on a simple principle, if your skin absorbs much of what you apply, those ingredients should be as clean, nutrient-rich and recognisable as the foods you trust to nourish your body! Think antioxidant-rich botanicals, vitamin-packed extracts and naturally derived actives that support the skin barrier, boost radiance and defend against environmental stress.
Keep reading for our expert guide to the best foods for glowing skin and how edible skincare can help you achieve long-lasting, healthy results.
Firstly, what is edible skincare?
Before we get into the foods, let's talk about what edible skincare actually means, because it's probably not what you think!
Edible skincare doesn’t mean you’re meant to eat your moisturiser! Instead, it refers to formulations made with natural, food-grade ingredients that are safe enough to consume though designed for topical use of course!
The philosophy is built around the idea that your skin absorbs a significant portion of what you apply to it. So rather than harsh synthetics or unnecessary fillers, edible skincare focuses on ingredients you’d feel comfortable putting into your body such as antioxidant-rich fruits, nutrient-dense vegetables and skin-loving plant extracts. It’s basically skincare inspired by real nutrition!
So what foods are best for the skin?
From vitamin-packed fruits to skin-friendly veggies, here are some of the best foods for a glowing, healthy complexion and how you can bring their benefits into your skincare routine!
1. Celery: The ultimate hydration hero
Celery might not be glamorous (in fact it might be the most underrated food there is!), but I am here to tell you it is incredibly effective!
Made up of approximately 95% water, it's one of nature's most powerful hydrators, replenishing moisture levels as it delivers electrolytes, vitamins K, vitamin C, and a host of antioxidants that work together to plump, calm, and clarify our skin. When ingested or applied topically, its deeply hydrates, soothes inflammation, reduces puffiness and helps flush toxins!
Celery in your skincare routine: Naturys Moisturising Celery Farm Mask
Just like a glass of celery juice (which I personally find quite delicious!), this mask delivers an instant surge of hydration, plumping the skin and soothing redness with organic celery extract.
Who’s it good for? It’s fantastic at revitalising-tired complexions.
2. Avocado: Deep nourishment & barrier support
Is there anything avocado can't do? A nutritional powerhouse inside and out, avocado is loaded with healthy monounsaturated fats, vitamins E and C, and potassium, all of which are essential for maintaining a strong, resilient skin barrier and soft, supple, healthy complexion.
Avocado in your skincare routine: Naturys Moisturising Hydra Cream 24H
This rich cream uses avocado oil to deeply nourish and soften the skin, preventing moisture loss, strengthening the skin barrier and smoothing out those fine lines caused by dehydration.
Who’s it good for? It’s perfect for dry, dehydrated or compromised skin.
3. Orange: The vitamin C & radiance booster
Oranges are bursting with vitamin C, and vitamin C is synonymous with glowing skin. This vibrant citrus fruit is one of the richest natural sources of ascorbic acid, a powerful antioxidant that brightens, protects against environmental stress and supports collagen production! But it's not just the vitamin C that makes orange so special for your complexion, its bioflavonoids, natural AHAs, and antioxidant compounds work synergistically to deliver a full-spectrum radiance boost like nothing else!
Orange in your skincare routine: Phytomer Cyfolia Organic Radiance Cleansing Cream
Formulated with organic orange water, this cleanser doesn't just wash away the day, it delivers a dose of Vitamin C to leave your complexion visibly radiant and refreshed.
Who’s it good for? Dull, devitalised complexions in need of a radiance boost. Uneven tone and early signs of ageing.
4. Tomatoes: Antioxidant protection & natural glow getter
Filled with important nutrients including fibre, vitamin c, vitamin a, potassium, calcium and more, tomatoes don’t get the name superfood for nothing! One of the most important nutrients that truly makes the tomato a superfood (and gives it its vivid red colour!) is however lycopene, a powerful antioxidant that helps fight off free radical damage! It shields the skin from UV damage, reducing the risk of sunspots and premature ageing.
Tomatoes also promote collagen production ensuring skin elasticity and firmness. Their natural acidity acts as a gentle exfoliant, revealing a brighter, smoother skin surface. With anti-inflammatory properties, tomatoes also soothe irritated skin and manage conditions like acne.
Tomato in your skincare routine: Naturys Sensitive Hydra Oil
The soothing, sensitive skin oil delivers antioxidant-rich botanical nourishment to strengthen and protect the skin barrier, helping to maintain elasticity, comfort and a healthy, radiant glow
Who’s it good for? Sensitive skin sufferers or irritated skin in need of soothing nourishment, brightening and antioxidant protection.
5. Cucumber: Cooling, calming & balancing
Cucumber is known for its incredibly high water content and naturally soothing properties. It hydrates, refreshes and helps reduce the appearance of puffiness, making it ideal for skin that feels overheated, irritated or out of balance.
Rich in antioxidants and gentle plant compounds, cucumber helps calm inflammation while delivering lightweight hydration, without heaviness.
Cucumber in your skincare routine: Pevonia Balancing Combination Skin Cream
This helps regulate and hydrate combination skin, maintaining clarity and comfort without congestion. For an added boost of soothing, plant-based hydration, cucumber-inspired formulas are perfect for restoring calm and balance.
Who’s it good for? Its balancing nature makes it especially beneficial for combination and breakout-prone skin, where hydration is needed but excess oil must be kept in check.
6. Green tea: The anti-ageing antioxidant to calm and protect
Packed with polyphenols (specifically EGCG epigallocatechin gallate), green tea is one of the most potent antioxidant ingredients available in both food and skincare. It protects against pollution and UV damage, neutralises free radicals, calms inflammation, and protects collagen. It even brightens and evens skin tone with consistent use making it an essential ingredient for anyone concerned about ageing, redness, or environmental damage! It’s a powerhouse!
Green tea in your skincare routine: Naturys Anti-Age Well Ageing Eye Contour Cream
This beautifully nourishing eye cream packed harnesses antioxidant-rich botanicals (green tea, peptides and bakuchiol) to protect and revitalise the delicate eye area helping to reduce puffiness and undereye bags, as well as soften the appearance of fine lines while maintaining firmness and luminosity.
Who’s it good for? Anyone wanting antioxidant protection, detoxification and hydration in one.
7. Honey: Nature's healing humectant
Honey has been used in skincare for centuries and for good reason! Naturally rich in antioxidants, enzymes and skin-supporting nutrients, it offers both nourishment and protection in one beautifully simple ingredient.
As a natural humectant, honey helps draw moisture into the skin and lock it in, making it ideal for dry, dull or dehydrated complexions. Its antimicrobial properties can help calm and support breakout-prone skin, while its antioxidant content works to defend against free radical damage that contributes to premature ageing.
The result? Skin that feels softer, smoother and more resilient with a healthy, natural glow.
Honey in your skincare routine: Pevonia Rejuvenating Dry Skin Cream
This divine day cream with a beautiful subtle scent delivers deep nourishment and comfort to dry or mature skin, helping to restore suppleness, improve elasticity and support long-lasting hydration.
Who’s it good for? Those needing deep hydration, clarifying, and healing benefits or a clearer, more balanced and nourishing complexion.
A quick breakdown!
Remember your skin is a reflection of your overall health. By fuelling your body with these superfoods and mirroring that nutrition with food-grade topicals from Naturys, Pevonia and Phytomer, you’re creating the perfect environment for a lifelong glow!
