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The connection between nutrition and skin health has long been understood, but it’s newly back at the centre of beauty conversations. More of us are choosing both skincare and diet that works with the body, not against it, with formulas inspired by nature, ingredients chosen with intention, and routines that feel as nourishing as they are effective. We're seeing considered choices not only about what we're applying topically, but also what we eat, embracing an inside-out approach to skin health and biohacking trends designed to support radiance and resilience.
From “skincare diet” routines to “eat your skincare” reels across TikTok and Instagram, there’s a new wave of inside-out skincare content, with people searching for the foods for glowing skin and the best vitamins for skin to support a natural, healthy-looking radiance.
This skin-food connection is deeply woven into Tropic’s DNA, shaped by our Founder and CEO Susie Ma, who has always believed that both your skincare and diet and should be as healthy and natural as possible for the best results.
“We know how important it is to feed our bodies with fresh, balanced, and colourful produce, so why wouldn’t we do the same for our skin?” – Susie Ma, Founder & CEO
Why What You Eat Shows Up On Your Skin
Skin is our largest organ, and just like the rest of the body, it thrives when it’s properly nourished.
A diet rich in vitamins, healthy fats, and antioxidants helps support skin comfort, resilience and radiance from the inside out. Meanwhile, topical skincare plays a vital supporting role, helping to protect, replenish, and enhance the skin’s natural processes.
At Tropic, we believe food and skincare should work in harmony. One supports from within, the other from the outside in – and when the two are aligned, skin doesn’t just look better; it feels better too.
A Founder's Story Rooted In Natural Living
Susie was born in the vibrant city of Shanghai, China, before moving to Cairns, Australia at the age of six. Surrounded by lush tropical landscapes, she developed a deep appreciation for nature early on, spending time with her grandmother, a medicinal chemist and toxicologist, who taught her the importance of feeding both body and skin with nature’s freshest, most nutrient-rich ingredients.
Those early lessons stayed with Susie. As she went on to build Tropic, they shaped her philosophy of beauty: if something is good enough to nourish the body, it should inspire how we care for our skin.
That belief lives on in every Tropic formulation today – naturally derived, freshly made skincare infused with nutrient-rich ingredients you'd find in any good health food shop.
The Top 5 Nutrients For Healthy, Glowing Skin
1. VITAMIN C
For Brightness & Vitality
Vitamin C is renowned for its antioxidant support, enhancing skin brightness and helping the complexion look refreshed and energised. Naturally found in citrus fruits, berries, kiwi, and leafy greens, it’s the nutrient that instantly makes any plate – and complexion – look and feel more vibrant.
Our bestselling Skin Feast Nourishing Moisturiser contains Kakadu plum – the most vitamin C-rich fruit on the planet, with up to 100x more vitamin C than an orange – helping to illuminate and deeply hydrate skin at the same time.
2. OMEGA FATTY ACIDS
For Strength & Suppleness
Healthy fats play a vital role in reinforcing skin structure and flooding it with moisture. Omega fatty acids, found in foods like avocados, nuts, seeds, and olive oil, help strengthen the skin’s natural barrier, keeping it feeling firm, plump, nourished, and smooth.
Expertly formulated to feed skin with the same level of essential fatty acids we’d naturally have at the age of 22, Elixir Enriching Omega Facial Oil gives skin an enviable bounce and an unrivalled glow.
3. ANTIOXIDANTS
For Resilience & Everyday Protection
Antioxidants are abundant in colourful fruits and vegetables such as blueberries, spinach, and beetroot – and even dark chocolate (who said ‘healthy’ couldn’t be indulgent). They help support skin against everyday environmental stressors, keeping it protected and looking bright, youthful, and balanced.
Our original bestselling Smoothing Cleanser gently dissolves impurities while helping retain moisture. Enriched with green tea extract, it provides antioxidant support for skin that looks brighter, fresher, and more alive.
4. VITAMIN A
For Renewal & Radiance
Vitamin A is found in foods like carrots, pumpkin and squash, sweet potatoes, leafy greens, mangoes, and papaya. Vitamin A from plants is best absorbed when eaten with a little healthy fat (think olive oil, nuts, or avocado). It’s an essential nutrient for skin vitality.
Youth Potion Enriched Retinal Complex brings vitamin A into your skincare routine in a high-performance way. It’s powered by the world's first natural retinal – a potent form of vitamin A, sourced from marine algae.
Retinal works by encouraging skin’s natural renewal cycle (cell turnover), helping to refine the look of fine lines and wrinkles, boost skin plumpness, and reveal enhanced radiance over time. By supporting faster renewal and surface refinement, it can also help smooth the appearance of scarring, improve the look of uneven texture, and reduce the appearance of blemishes for skin that looks clearer, younger, and more even.
5. WATER
For Hydration & Glow
Skin is composed of approximately 64% water, acting as a critical reservoir for the body’s hydration – making water the foundation of healthy skin. Drinking enough supports elasticity and helps maintain that fresh, plump appearance we associate with a natural glow.
Hydration sits at the heart of many Tropic heroes, with lightweight, moisture-rich formulas designed to quench thirsty skin.
Just like a glass of water first thing in the morning, hydration sets the tone for the day. Try adding Rainforest Dew Hydration Serum to your routine. Infused with hyaluronic acid, it boosts hydration by 111% in two hours* for skin that looks dewy, plump and refreshed.
*Independent clinical study. Average results.
Leading The Conversation In Natural Skincare
As interest grows around founders who lead with integrity and brands built on real values, Tropic is proud to stand at the forefront of results-drive, natural, and nutrient-inspired skincare.
Susie Ma’s belief that skincare should be as healthy as the food we eat continues to guide how we formulate, innovate, and communicate. It’s not about trends – it’s about trust, transparency, and supporting skin long-term.
“We sustainably source our rainbow-hued ingredients from the Tropics – where botanicals are supercharged with optimal levels of sunshine, moisture, and antioxidants. After all, your healthiest skin needs the healthiest ingredients.” – Susie Ma, Founder & CEO
Discover Skincare That Nourishes Like Food
If you’re discovering Tropic for the first time, we invite you to experience skincare inspired by nature, crafted with care, and guided by a belief in doing good beyond beauty.
Explore fresh formulas, discover ingredients chosen with care, and join a community that believes great skin starts with feeling good – inside and out.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Susie Ma and how did she create Tropic?
Susie Ma is the Founder and CEO of Tropic Skincare. She founded the brand with the belief that skincare should be as nourishing as the food we eat. Raised in both Shanghai and Australia, and inspired by her medicinal chemist and toxicologist grandma, Susie developed a deep appreciation for natural ingredients and their impact on wellbeing – values that continue to shape Tropic today.
What makes Tropic different from other natural skincare brands?
Tropic is a nature-inspired, science-led brand, creating formulas influenced by nutrient-rich foods and botanicals. The focus is on naturally derived ingredients, ethical sourcing and long-term skin comfort – not quick fixes. Every product reflects Tropic’s commitment to transparency, sustainability, and skincare that works in harmony with the body.
How does Tropic link nutrition with skincare?
Tropic believes skin health is supported both from the inside out and the outside in. A balanced diet rich in vitamins, healthy fats, and antioxidants helps nourish the body, while topical skincare helps protect, replenish, and enhance the skin’s natural processes. Tropic’s formulations are inspired by the same nutrients found in colourful, wholesome foods – bringing the skin–food connection to life.
Are Tropic products suitable for everyday use?
Yes. Tropic products are designed to be gentle, effective, and suitable for daily use. By focusing on naturally derived, nutrient-rich ingredients, Tropic supports skin comfort and resilience over time, making its products a trusted choice for mindful, everyday skincare across all skin types.
