FOOD FOR SKIN HEALTH What to Eat for That Summer Glow

Because good skin doesn't start at the salon-it starts on your plate Come summer, our skincare routines often shift into overdrive.

- By Sunil Malhotra

We invest in gels over creams, reach for that SPF religiously, and try to avoid the sun at its peak. But while serums and sunscreen do their bit on the outside, the real, lasting glow comes from within-from the nutrients we feed our bodies, day after day.

Your skin is your largest organ, and it reflects the story of your internal health. Dehydration, poor digestion, excess sugar, or nutritional deficiencies all show up first on your face-as dullness, breakouts, patchiness, or premature lines. And with Goa's rising humidity, exposure to salty air, and longer days outdoors, supporting your skin through food becomes more essential than ever.

Here's how to eat in a way that not only cools your body but keeps your skin supple, nourished, and radiating with natural glow-no filter required.

EAT THE RAINBOW, LITERALLY

Colour on your plate translates to antioxidants in your bloodstream.

Red, yellow, orange, green, purple-these pigments are powerful indicators of skin-loving nutrients.

Carrots, mangoes, papaya, and pumpkin: Rich in betacarotene, which converts to vitamin A and helps repair sun damage.

Beetroot and berries: Packed with anthocyanins, these support collagen production and fight free radical damage.

Spinach and amaranth leaves: Loaded with vitamin C, iron, and folate, which boost skin healing and blood circulation.