You know when your mum told you, you are what you eat? Well, turns out she was right. Eating the right skin care super foods can make you glow in a way that no lotion or potion ever will. So, if you want a gorgeous glow there are some things you should definitely be stocking up on at the supermarket...

A top skincare scientist once told me that the secret to beautiful skin is not expensive lotions and potions – sure, they help, but the bottom line is that beautiful skin starts from within, all you need to do is head straight to the fresh produce aisle at the supermarket or make the local fruit and veggie corner store your new best friend.

Now I’m not saying that creams, exfoliators and serums are a total waste of time, they are far from it, but eating the right skincare super foods, combined with an excellent skincare routine can reap results you thought you could only dream of.

Skincare super foods to add to your diet:

Pomegranate

These bad boys seem to be the fashionable fruit at the moment – but they really are chocker full of vitamins and nutrients, including polyphenols, a very potent type of antioxidant which is known to diminish cellulite and boost collagen. Drink the juice, eat them raw – or order a pomegranate martini (that way you are offsetting the bad with the good. Kind of.)

Lean meat, oysters and poultry

Lean meat, oysters and poultry contain zinc which is great for the skin's condition. It is especially important if you have acne because it tames oil production. If you don’t eat meat, or simply need an extra boost, zinc supplements are available at heath stores.

BONUS: Oysters are also rumored to get you in the mood for a little bit of sexy time - which is also great for the skin as it causes blood to rush to surface of the skin which stimulates natural collagen, helping to plum and firm. All he endorphins released during sex are also fabulous for your complexion. All the more reason to do it really.

Blueberries

These little wrinkle fighting balls of fun are just so good for you! They are packed with antioxidants and prevent cell-structure damage that can lead to wrinkles and loss of skin tone – which is an especially good thing during summer when we may be catching a few more rays than we normally would.

Strawberries

High in vitamin C, strawberries are great for your skin so eat up! The real benefit though, comes from using them ON your skin! Strawberries are high in salicylic acid – an ingredient used in many good quality skincare products that helps to gently exfoliate the skin. Just cut one in half, rub it all over the face, leave for 10 minutes and wash off!

Nuts

Full of fatty acids (the good kind of fat), and vitamin E, nuts help to prevent dryness in the skin, and are great for skin conditions like psoriasis and eczema.