15/04/2025
Healthy skin starts from within!
If you’re dealing with eczema, what you eat can play a big role in calming inflammation and supporting your skin barrier, especially with NHS dermatology wait times currently stretching from several months to over a year in some areas.
While you wait for specialist care, there’s so much you can do through your nutrition to help manage flare-ups and support your skin.
Here are a few eczema-friendly, skin-loving foods to add to your plate:
• Omega-3 rich foods like salmon, flaxseeds and walnuts to help reduce inflammation
• Vitamin C-packed produce like berries, oranges and broccoli to support collagen and skin repair
• Probiotic foods like yogurt, sauerkraut and kimchi to nourish your gut, which is closely linked to skin health
• Zinc-rich options like pumpkin seeds, chickpeas and quinoa for skin healing and immune support
And don’t forget to stay hydrated! Your skin will thank you.
Small changes, big difference, especially while waiting for that specialist appointment.
