Eating for Healthy Skin: Before and After Your Treatments

The food you eat every day shapes your skin more than most people realize. At Abby Rose Aesthetics, we often remind clients that facials and treatments are only one part of the equation. The meals you enjoy before and after an appointment can either support your results—or slow them down.

Before treatments like microneedling or chemical peels, it’s helpful to focus on foods that reduce inflammation and support healing. Think colorful vegetables, leafy greens, berries, and healthy fats from avocado or salmon. Staying hydrated is just as important; drinking plenty of water in the days leading up to your appointment helps the skin recover more smoothly.

After treatments, the same rules apply, but with even more care. Your skin is in repair mode, building collagen and restoring balance. Nutrients like vitamin C, zinc, and omega-3s can help speed that process along. Smoothies with citrus and spinach, roasted veggies, or even a simple handful of nuts and seeds are easy ways to give your skin what it needs.

On the flip side, heavy amounts of sugar, dairy, or processed foods may not be your skin’s best friend in the healing phase. They can increase inflammation or make breakouts more likely, which can slow the progress of your treatments. This doesn’t mean restriction or perfection—it means being mindful about how your choices show up on your skin.

The real key is consistency. A balanced, nutrient-rich diet isn’t just something to think about the week of your appointment; it’s what makes the glow last between visits. Treatments like HydraFacial or SkinPen can give your skin a boost, but the daily habits—the food on your plate, the water in your glass—are what allow those results to keep building over time.

Healthy skin isn’t about extremes. It’s about finding the rhythm that supports both your body and your complexion. At Abby Rose Aesthetics, we see food and treatments as partners in the same story—each one helping your skin look and feel its best, today and in the years ahead.