It’s a new year! Naturally, our motto with the new year is going to sound a bit like this: “New Year, New You!” Or some version of that.

Usually, this means a new wardrobe, cutting sugar out of your diet, and finally incorporating that meditation ritual into your morning routine.

Why not start from the inside out and write a resolution to be the proud owner of that radiant, glowing complexion all the Hollywood stars seem to be born with?

Fruits and veggies are essential to a radiant complexion but don’t think you have to go vegan on the local supermarket. Eat your fruits and veggies, but also think about what else you could do to spruce up your diet. We’re looking for addition here, not elimination.

Why use skin supplements?

Skin supplements are a great and easy way to add those essentials we’re all so good about neglecting in our daily eating habits—potato chips still have nutrients…right? Here are three that have such great benefits, you may be tempted to think they’re a superfood all on their own!

Top Three Skin Supplements for a Healthy Complexion

Fish Oil

First one on the list is fish oil. It’s not as smelly as it sounds. Fish oil supplements are rich in Omega-3 fatty acids which hydrate the skin from the inside out and also increase skin’s firmness and shine.

Aside from the wonderful benefits they can bring to your skin, Omega-3s increase metabolism, suppress appetite and reduce inflammatory compounds like unhealthy fats. Think of your Omega-3s as the new way to make fat cry. You’re welcome.

Collagen

Pinch your skin and pull—no, not that hard. Does it snap back when you let go? That, my friend, is in part due to a lovely protein that is responsible for your skin’s elasticity and reproduction of new cells. Loaded with vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and probiotics, collagen makes a fantastic addition to your diet.

Collagen helps to restore optimal hydration levels in the body, minimizes the look of fine lines and wrinkles, and increase skin’s elasticity, which helps keep skin supple.

On the plus side, collagen also helps your hair shine and strengthens your nails.

Probiotics

Our third champion in our list of skin supplements is a probiotic. Probiotics help your skin by literally cleaning out your gut, and clearing your body of toxins and free radicals that can cause premature signs of aging.

Your skin is the largest organ on your body, and on top of that, it’s the one that shows the most! How hydrated we are plays a huge role in how supple and elastic our skin is, as well as keeping things running smoothly. So treat your skin right, and give it the boost it deserves with skin supplements that can give your skin just the lift it needs.

“Sleep, drink water, and treat your skin”

Jessica

Writer and expert

I'm a beauty fanatic living in Utah. LOVE me a deep red lip. You will almost never see me without one. It's basically my trademark. I'm a living, breathing clone of Scarlett Johannson. So if you ask me if anyone's ever told me that, you will be the two million and oneth person to tell me that, but I love the compliment! I love anything and everything to do with beauty and skincare. A clean, radiant face is the key to any flawless face!