Experts agree that eating a well balanced diet is essential for healthy skin. Despite the best of intentions, many of us don't always consume the healthiest foods. And even if we do the processes of harvesting, packaging, storing, and heating robs fruits and vegetables of much of their essential nutrients. To keep skin is nourished from the inside out, you need the right supplements and topical antioxidants. The presence of antioxidants (such as Vitamins A, C and E) in our diet, as supplementation, and in topical skincare products, helps lessen the damage. The ideal diet includes a good balance of fruits, vegetables, and healthy fats (like olive oil, fish, flaxseed). However, once eaten, a variety of factors can impair their rate of absorption. For example, medications like antibiotics, birth control pills and antacids cause vitamins and minerals to absorb at a much lower rate.