When winter comes, many of us find our skin feeling dry, tight, or dull. Central heating, cold winds, and low humidity can make it difficult to maintain a glowing complexion, even with a careful skincare routine.
Health and skin expert Rhysa Phommachanh of Landys Chemist highlights a growing trend: using nutrient-rich foods to support skin during winter.
She explains that foods with vitamin C, antioxidants, and healthy fats help the body produce collagen, retain moisture, and protect against inflammation. This gives skin a natural glow even in the colder months.
Nutritional supplements also help: vitamin D reduces inflammation, while vitamin C supports collagen production and prevents skin dryness. When these vitamins are combined with the right winter foods, the effect is more noticeable.
Experts recommend 5 key foods to keep skin healthy and glowing during winter:
Kiwi – Small but very powerful. Rich in vitamin C, it helps produce collagen and maintain skin elasticity.
Potatoes – Rich in beta-carotene, which the body converts into vitamin A (retinol). This helps skin cells renew and counteracts the dullness and dryness that winter brings.
blueberries – Full of antioxidants like anthocyanins, which protect skin cells from oxidative stress and help reduce inflammation, preventing redness and irritation.
Avocado and broccoli
Avocado: Rich in healthy fats and vitamin E, it retains moisture and strengthens the skin barrier.
Broccoli: It provides vitamins C, K, and sulforaphane, which reduce inflammation, protect against environmental damage, and help produce collagen.
Of course, nutrition is only part of the equation. Winter brings additional challenges to your skin that require gentle, targeted care. Staying hydrated is essential, as cold air, central heating, and low humidity make it harder for your skin to retain moisture.
Experts recommend drinking plenty of water and considering a nutrient-rich diet to complement external care, as well as being careful about shower temperature and exfoliation frequency – both should not be high.
