Eat Your Way to Glowing Skin
Áine Lavery from Skin Future explains how a few smart changes to your diet can transform your skin from the inside out.
While there’s no doubt that genetics, topical skincare and in-clinic treatments all play a role in how our skin looks, what we eat can be just as important.
At Skin Future, we believe in a holistic approach to skin health – one that starts on your plate.
Modern life can make healthy eating feel like an afterthought, but our skin often reflects what’s going on inside.
Inflammation, breakouts, dullness and premature ageing can all be linked to diet.
As a skin and nutritional therapist, I’ve seen firsthand the difference good nutrition makes – and it doesn’t have to be complicated.
Meet Áine Lavery
Áine is a qualified skin and nutritional therapist with a background in regenerative skin health.
She is the founder of Skin Future, a clinic dedicated to helping clients achieve their best skin at any age.
Áine combines evidence-based nutrition and advanced skincare to offer clients a truly personalised approach, empowering them to feel confident in their skin from the inside out.
So, where do you start? Here’s our Skin Future nutrition blueprint for radiant skin:
Hydration
Dehydrated skin looks dull and tired, and it’s more prone to fine lines and sensitivity.
Aim for 1.5 to 2 litres of water daily.
Hydrate with water, lemon and ginger.
Hydration also supports skin elasticity, collagen and your skin’s natural glow.
Healthy Fats
Good fats are essential for smooth, supple skin.
Oily fish, avocados, nuts and seeds are rich in EFA’s and vitamin E, which reduce inflammation, boost skin resilience and help protect against environmental damage.
Aim for 2–3 servings of oily fish a week and use olive oil daily.
Cut the Sugar
Refined sugar and carbs are major contributors to skin ageing.
Sugar leads to glycation – a process that damages collagen and elastin, causing wrinkles and dullness.
It can also spike hormones, triggering breakouts.
Reducing sugar is one of the most effective ways to protect your skin’s structure.
Power Up with Antioxidants
Antioxidants help neutralise free radicals and protect against premature ageing.
Think colourful fruits and veg, particularly berries, leafy greens, turmeric and ginger.
Aim for five portions of veg and two pieces of fruit per day – eat the rainbow and let those phytonutrients do their work.
Support Your Gut
A healthy gut means healthy skin.
Fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi and sauerkraut introduce beneficial bacteria, supporting digestion and skin clarity.
If you’re new to fermented foods, start slowly and build up.
Protein with Every Meal
Protein is vital for collagen and elastin – the building blocks of firm, youthful skin.
Choose lean meats, oily fish, eggs, legumes and plant-based sources like lentils, beans and chickpeas.
Variety is key, and make sure each meal contains a source of protein.
Eat Mindful
It’s not just what you eat, but how.
Slowing down at mealtimes helps your body absorb nutrients better and supports digestion – both essential for healthy skin.
Turn off distractions, savour your food and aim to enjoy mindful eating.
By adopting these habits, you’ll not only nourish your body but also create the foundation for stronger, clearer, more radiant skin.
The Skin Future Approach
At Skin Future, we take a 360-degree approach.
That means supporting your skin from within with nutrition, using targeted homecare routines tailored to your skin type, and offering advanced in-clinic treatments to optimise results.
When all of these elements work together, the result is sustainable, effective plan for skin that not only looks better – but feels healthier and more resilient too.
Skin Future – Regenerative and Skin Optimisation
Your Best Skin At Every Decade
📍 15 Lisburn Street, Hillsborough, Co. Down, BT26 6AB
📞 028 92 688 505
📧 hello@skinfuture.co.uk
🌐 www.skinfuture.co.uk
