Nourish from Within: Food for Glowing Skin

This month, we’re welcoming a familiar local face to the DVB community — Harrison Scott, Naturopath and Nutritionist at South Coast Holistic Health

Harrison has been a longtime friend and collaborator of mine. Over the years, we’ve shared countless conversations about ingredients, skin health, and the science behind natural formulations. During his studies, he often dropped by the store to source particular botanicals for his clinic work, or simply to chat about the overlaps between nutrition and skincare. It’s been such a joy to watch him build his practice and share his deep understanding of how the body and skin work together.

Now, Harrison is joining us in a new series exploring nutrition for skin health — beginning with a reflection on how what we eat can shape the way we look and feel.

Nourish from Within: Food for Glowing Skin

(by Harrison Scott, Naturopath – Nutritionist)

As a naturopath, I’ve been fascinated by the way food shapes not just our energy but our complexion. We’ve all been there: a night out with friends, a few drinks, some less-than-ideal food choices, and the next morning the usual suspects show up. A blemish on the chin, a bit of puffiness or dullness around the eyes. It’s rarely random.

Your skin is alive! It’s constantly renewing and responding to what we feed it. Every cell in your body, including those in your skin, relies on nutrients to stay strong and balanced. When we eat enough protein, we give our skin the building blocks it needs to stay firm and repair itself. Good fats keep the surface soft and hydrated. Zinc and vitamin A help with healing and renewal. And when we’re properly hydrated, everything just works better. Our skin feels smoother, our energy steadier, our glow more natural.

Of course, the opposite is also true. When our diets are full of ultra-processed foods or too much sugar, our skin often lets us know. I’ve seen it so many times. That dull, uneven look that fades once people start eating more whole foods and fewer packaged ones. Even small changes, like cutting back on sweet snacks or takeaway meals, can make a visible difference in just a few weeks.

Food intolerances can play a role too. For some, things like dairy or gluten may quietly trigger acne or eczema. My advice is simple: listen to your body. If a particular food seems to cause a reaction, try leaving it out for a little while and see what happens. The goal isn’t to be perfect, it’s to be aware.

When we focus on real, nourishing food, we’re not just feeding our bodies, we’re supporting the skin that shows how we feel on the inside. Your skin is always communicating with you. When you listen, you can learn exactly what it needs.

Kind regards,
Harrison Scott
Naturopath – Nutritionist
South Coast Holistic Health