Decoding the top 4 trending beauty foods which ones actually work and red flags to look for

Eating your skincare? It works — if you’re savvy about it.“Skin thrives on nourishment.A routine rich in skin-loving nutrients like antioxidants, healthy fats, and phytonutrients can be more effective than topical treatments,” Serena Poon, a certified nutritionist and longevity wellness advisor to stars like Sofia Vergara, Kerry Washington and Miranda Kerr, told The Post.Along with antioxidants, omega-3 fatty acids can diminish fine lines and wrinkles by moisturizing the skin and promoting elasticity.For Poon, a nutrient rich diet is critical to “supporting beauty from the inside out.” In addition to diet, Poon lists stress, toxins, UV exposure, and lack of sleep as factors that contribute to extrinsic aging, the type of aging we can influence through our daily habits. “While natural aging plays a role in how our skin looks, so much of what shows up externally is a reflection of our internal environment,” she explained.Poon noted that we can all improve that reflection by making intentional dietary shifts.

With the internet awash in skincare food trends, she broke down the ones that truly work — and how to know if what’s being marketed to you isn’t worth it.According to Poon, collagen gummies top the list of effective beauty foods — as long as they’re made with the right stuff.“Collagen gummies come out on top when they’re made with high-quality, hydrolyzed collagen peptides,” she said.“When paired with vitamin C, essential for collagen production, these can help improve elasticity, hydration, and overall dermal resilience.”She urges the collagen curious to opt for gummies that are free of artificial additives and low in sugar, as the latter contributes to glycation, a process that damages collagen and accelerates skin aging.Bone broth has been seriously trendy for years — so much so that social media users have begun mixing it into unlikely recipes like hot chocolate.But this fad’s got the goods to back it up.When...