We hate to be the ones to tell you, but if you’re not eating correctly, all the money you’re spending on makeup and skincare isn’t worth it!

Although you should be investing in your cosmetics products, it’s also so important to feed your skin from the inside out – which means starting with the foods you eat.

Eat your way to gorgeous skin in no time with our top diet improvements for healthy skin.

• Eat your 5 portions of fruit and vegetables daily

We’ve all been told from a young age about the importance of eating enough fruit and vegetables, not only will they keep you healthy but they’ll also make a huge difference in your skin.

Fruit and vegetables contain the essential antioxidants, vitamins and nutrients that our skin needs to be protected from free radicals and to encourage healthy cell development.

• Don’t forget about Vitamin C

Vitamin C is a powerhouse ingredient that everyone should incorporate into their skincare routine, but it’s also something that you should have in your diet too.

Vitamin C in fruits like oranges, blueberries, strawberries and papaya help your skin to produce collagen and strengthen the capillaries that supply the skin.

• Healthy fats are essential

Some diets may convince you that all fats are bad, but it’s not true! Plenty of foods contains healthy fats that our bodies and skin need to look it’s best.

Monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats which are found in avocados, oily fish and nuts act like a natural moisturizer and help to keep your skin supple and elastic.

• Hydrate your body

Just like you would apply moisturizer to your face every day, you should be drinking 6–8 glasses of water a day to keep your skin hydrated.

This will stop your skin from looking dry and tired so that you’re really glowing. You can also get hydration from other sources like watermelons, zucchinis and cucumbers.

• Omega-3 is the key to your best skin yet

Our final tip to eat your way to healthy skin is to increase the amount of omega-3 that you consume your diet.

These essential fatty acids can be found in oily fish, but also chia seeds, walnuts and rapeseed oil. They encourage the body to produce anti-inflammatory compounds which can help with conditions like eczema, by calming down any redness.

Although they are great for us, our body doesn’t actually produce it so you need to make an effort to incorporate them into your diet.