Diet and skin health: The good and the bad.

Abstract in brief

• The skin is vital for protecting the body from various physical and environmental threats, regulating physiological processes, sensing stimuli, synthesizing vitamin D, and immune surveillance, but its function declines due to aging, diseases, and environmental factors.
• Diet and nutrition significantly influence skin health; unhealthy habits like high-fat diets, refined sugars, and low water intake can damage the skin, whereas beneficial habits include consuming antioxidants, fruits, vegetables, nuts, legumes, probiotics, and maintaining proper hydration.
• The review emphasizes that a healthy diet is a crucial, alternative approach to prevent and alleviate skin damage and aging, highlighting the importance of dietary choices in maintaining optimal skin function and overall health.]