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BEAUTIFUL SKIN  STARTS WITH YOUR MEALS






We spend a fortune on creams and serums, all promising to make our skin look brighter, plumper, and younger. But science from the University of Otago is making one thing clear: if you want real results, start at the grocery store, not the beauty counter.

A new study has found that eating vitamin C-rich foods, like kiwifruit, doesn’t just nudge your skin in a better direction—it can visibly thicken your skin and speed up cell renewal from the inside out. Volunteers who ate two vitamin C-packed SunGold kiwi each day ended up with skin that was healthier and more resilient, all thanks to the vitamin’s power to boost collagen right where your body actually builds it.

The message? Glowing skin really does begin from within. Professor Margreet Vissers and her team discovered a tight connection between the amount of vitamin C in your bloodstream. How much actually ends up in your skin—the correlation was stronger for skin than for any other organ they looked at. Once your blood is loaded with vitamin C, your skin soaks it up, layer by layer, and uses it to repair and rebuild itself.

Why does this matter? Topical creams can only do so much—vitamin C dissolves in water and struggles to get through your skin’s formidable outer barrier. But eat it, and your body delivers it straight to the cells that need it, fueling the production of fresh collagen and helping your skin cells turn over faster. That means thicker, firmer skin and a complexion that actually glows.

The study tracked adults in New Zealand and Germany, all of whom increased their vitamin C intake by consuming daily kiwifruit for 8 weeks. Skin samples and tests showed that participants achieved not just higher vitamin C levels in their skin, but real gains in thickness and regenerative power. In other words, the kind of change you can feel, not just see.

And it’s not just kiwifruit that works. Any fruit or veggie loaded with vitamin C—think berries, citrus, peppers, broccoli—can give you similar benefits. The trick is consistency: the body doesn’t hoard vitamin C. You have to eat it every day to keep your levels optimal.

So if you’re chasing healthier, younger-looking skin, make vitamin C your non-negotiable. Aim for at least one high-vitamin C food every single day, alongside a balanced, nutrient-rich diet. Your habits matter, and so does your health. Feed your body what it needs,s and your skin will thank you—in the mirror, and for years to come.

Ready to make the switch? Start today: toss an orange in your breakfast, add peppers to your salad, snack on a kiwifruit after lunch. Pair it with plenty of water, good sleep, and a lifestyle that supports your overall well-being, and you’re on your way to skin that looks as healthy as you feel.

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