We all want the clear, dewy skin we see in magazines and beauty ads. Some of us may exfoliate, some of us may apply face masks and throw cucumbers over our eyes — yet some of us stick to the basics of washing with good ole’ soap and water (and drink lots of water as well).

What many people may not know is that achieving clear skin takes much more than what we put on it. It’s also what we put into our bodies — foods have a tremendous impact on the health of our skin.

Scroll through the gallery to see which foods you should stay away from for the most beautiful skin.

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