Can You Eat Your Way to Better Winter Skin?

Feeling the winter burn? Us too. It’s amazing how quickly our skin wants to replicate the cold, dry weather outdoors the second the temperatures drop—and no matter how frequently we apply (and reapply) our favorite moisturizers.

The good news? Correcting dry, dull, or irritated skin doesn’t have to be a hurdle, and it doesn’t have to cost a fortune either. Good skincare requires so much more than a few pricey lotions and potions. Brighter, smoother skin starts with what you put in your body, rather than what you put on your body. We spoke to some experts for their take on how to brighten your skin from the inside, even when it’s cold, dark and gloomy outside.

“Diet plays a major role in the health of the skin,” says Adarsh Vijay Mudgil, MD, a dual board-certified dermatologist. “It’s our largest organ, which provides a window into the overall well-being of our bodies.”

Excerpted from Real Simple

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