B vitamins help to improve dry, flaky or itchy skin.Vitamin C is needed for collagen synthesis.Zinc aids in healing and repair.Magnesium helps to reduce inflammation.Copper is needed to create elastin and reduce pigmentation. Elastin is a protein that gives the skin its structure.Protein helps to create collagen and elastin.Antioxidants help to protect our skin from oxidative stress and prevent skin ageing.Omega 3 helps to improve dry skin due to its anti-inflammatory effects.

A great diet packed with nutrients for healthy skin is the Nordic Diet, which is like the Mediterranean Diet, but Nordic style! It’s based on vegetables, fruits, berries, whole grains, legumes, potatoes, nuts, seeds, proteins like fatty fish, seafood, eggs and lean meat, low-fat dairy, and rapeseed oil. It offers an abundance of vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and Omega 3 fatty acids perfect for optimal skin health.

PRO TIPS:
• Besides eating a healthy diet, top up with a daily multivitamin containing vitamins and minerals essential for healthy skin.
• Remember, supplements should never be taken in place of a healthy diet, but used to help cover nutritional gaps so you get all the nutrients your body needs.

Antioxidants are powerful nutrients that help to protect our skin cells against free radicals, which can cause premature skin ageing. The Nordic Diet is rich in antioxidants which are most abundant in colourful fruits, vegetables and berries. Load up your plate with the colours of the rainbow – make it as diverse as possible!

PRO TIPS:
• Supplement with powerful antioxidants like vitamins C and E, and natural Astaxanthin and Bilberry Extract, which has been shown in scientific studies to have a superior effect against damaging UV rays, thereby helping to prevent skin ageing.

Skin issues including acne, rosacea, psoriasis and atopic dermatitis are all linked with poor gut health. Fibre is the silent saviour of our gut health! Prebiotic fibre feeds the good bacteria in our gut microbiome, which is linked with skin health as well as many other aspects of wellbeing. You can help keep your gut microbiome in balance by directly adding good bacteria to your gut through your diet or a supplement.

PRO TIPS:
• Dietary fibre is found in fruits, vegetables, whole grains, nuts, seeds and legumes, as well as our Wellosophy Meal Replacements! The bespoke formula of these meal shakes is made with natural ingredients, plant-based proteins, dietary fibre, healthy fats and 23 essential vitamins and minerals!
• Good dietary sources of probiotics include yoghurt with live cultures and fermented foods like kimchi, sauerkraut and kombucha.

Hydration is incredibly important for our overall health including our skin. Skin cells depend on adequate hydration to function properly so make sure to drink plenty of water. Skin that lacks hydration appears dull and dry, with more visible lines and wrinkles, whereas well hydrated skin is plump, smooth and glowing!

PRO TIPS:
• Drink up! 8 glasses of water a day keeps the dryness away.
• Get yourself a lightweight water bottle for on-the-go hydration.