Feed your glow: Foods that give your skin the retinol & collagen it craves

Written by: Mantasha Reviewed by: Dr. Swati Mishra 8 July 2025

Carrots & Sweet Potatoes

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Mangoes & Papayas

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Fatty Fish

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Eggs

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Leafy Greens (Spinach, Moringa)

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Nuts & Seeds

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Berries

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