A regular skincare routine is one way to protect the skin, however, good skin health starts from the inside out, with diet a driving factor behind a glowing complexion. Scott McGlynn, a beauty and skincare expert and host and creator of Celebrity Skin Talk and Acne Uncovered, explained some key diet mistakes people commonly make which could be causing their skin to suffer.
While diet culture is a force to be reckoned with, disguising itself behind health and wellness, certain regimes could be causing damage to your skin.
One skincare expert claims dieting has always negatively impacted the health of his skin and advises exercise instead.
Scott told Express.co.uk: “I think its always good to do some sort of exercise for our body but I don’t diet. The times when I have tried to lose weight my skin has suffered.”
Diets that cut out whole food groups can make it hard for your body to get all of the essential vitamins and nutrients it needs to thrive, which can have a knock-on effect on your skin, hair, and nails.
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He explained: “Now I eat a healthy balanced diet my skin is much better. We put Vitamins like Vitamin C on our face in products which help brighten up the skin so it stands to reason if you eat food with those vitamins in then it will also help your skin.
“I do believe it all goes hand in hand. From the outside in or the inside out!”
A healthy diet doesn’t necessarily mean missing out on a little treat from time to time either.
“I’m not a believer of eating chocolate makes you break out, that’s just a myth,” said Scott. “However, eating a lot of junk food all the time can leave you and your skin feeling dull and give you red blemishes and breakouts.”
Scott’s skincare routine
Scott shared his daily skincare routine for “fresh and glowing” skin. He explained: “During the day definitely wear SPF 30 or 50 in the day as the sun exposure is very ageing.
“I always say do not use hot water when cleansing the face, lukewarm or even cold water is the best for the skin. It damages the skin barrier if you use hot water to cleanse your face.
“Apply your face product after a hot shower when your skin is still damp as your pores are open and the products sink into your skin more easily, therefore you get the whole benefit of the product.”
Once night arrives, Scott recommends using a good anti-ageing moisturiser. He explained: “I always say use anti-ageing products in my evening skincare routine.
“Evening anti-ageing creams are richer. I know people who wear anti-ageing creams during the day and find them very oily and greasy. So my advice is only to do it in the evening.”
If you want to take things to the next level, Scott recommends treating yourself to a facial once every two months.
He added: “This helps get rid of the dead skin cells, and leaves my skin more radiant, fresh and glowing. It’s important to continue at home day and night.”
