Dry, flaky skin is a difficult, and frankly irritating, skin condition! It can be uncomfortable and unsightly and finding the correct products to use can be a saga lasting several years! SkinAu's Dry Skin Pack is a fantastic way to give your skin the repairing boost it needs, however BBC Nutritional Therapist, Jo Lewin, explains how vital a good diet is in taking care of your dry skin.

Ensuring we eat the right foods is important for all of the organs in our bodies, however because the skin is an organ we can all see, the effects of a poor diet can quite literally show on our faces. “Beautiful skin starts with nourishment from within.” States Jo Lewin, and taking a few small steps to change your lifestyle can help to replenish what your dry skin needs to look and feel healthy.

1. Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.

Dry skin needs plenty of hydration, oil production and nutrients. Lots of water and nutrients can be found in abundance in fruit and vegetables along with antioxidants which help protect skin cells from damage caused by our environment.

1. Eat foods rich in Vitamin C.

Vitamin C helps with the production of collagen which helps to strengthen cell walls. This can help if your dry skin is beginning to thin due to extremes in temperature. Foods to aim for are oranges, strawberries and sweet potatoes. Not only are these good for your dry skin, they are good for your body as a whole.

1. Eat the right kinds of fat.

Fatty acids found in foods such as avocados and oily fish help to keep the skin moisturised which is essential for your dry skin. Eating too much fat can, of course, be detrimental so it is important to get the right balance.

Remember that your diet directly affects the appearance of your skin, however it can take up to six weeks for the effects of a new diet to take place. Giving your dry skin the essential help it needs with SkinAu's Dry Skin Pack is an excellent idea to kick start your new skin routine so that you can show your glowing confidence on your face.