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Here's Why Phytonutrients Are the Secret to Healthy Skin

Just another way to get your skin glowy AF — from the inside out

by Kristen Bousquet | COMMENT

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What are phytonutrients? According to Hermoni, "Phytonutrients are plant-derived nutrients that show health benefits." Unfortunately, we don't synthesize them ourselves, so they can only be brought into our bodies via our diet. Phytonutrients come in many shapes and forms but are mostly consumed through fruits, vegetables and spices. Easy enough, right?

Why are phytonutrients good for you?

"While we are being constantly made aware of the risks of an unhealthy diet and how it reflects in our skin, it is important to also stress and understand the direct link between a healthy diverse diet and its active benefits to our overall wellness and to our skin longevity," notes Hermoni. "Phytonutrients have been researched for everything from cardiometabolic wellness, prostate and overall men's health, women's health, bone support, vision and eye health, skin wellness, etc." If you take a moment to think about it, our bodies work from the inside out. If we're ingesting good-for-you nutrients, then that will be apparent when glancing into the mirror at our skin.

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