Millions are spent by women across the globe on fancy creams, lotions and potions all promising the perfect complexion. But, instead of focusing on what you slather on your skin, a team of experts are urging women, and men alike, to rather concentrate on what they are putting in their bodies. Forget a fancy new moisturiser, they proclaim. And instead embrace the notion that beautiful skin starts on your plate.Shona Wilkinson, head nutritionist at www.NutriCentre.com, a natural health retailer, said: 'Many people don't make a link between the foods they eat and their skin. But, like any other part of the body, our skin is kept healthy by the food and nutrients that we consume. So while a poor diet can quickly lead to sallow or dry skin, blemishes or acne, a healthy diet based on whole foods including a variety of vegetables and fruit, nuts and seeds, beans, fish and whole grains is an excellent basis for glowing, youthful skin. The following foods are particularly good sources of helpful nutrients and great skin boosters.'

Jenny Turner, 76, of Banbury, Oxfordshire, began working as a cadet nurse in 1956 at age 16 (pictured left in the 1960s). During this time, patients' wounds were cleaned with maggots and medical tools were sterilised in huge cauldrons of boiling water. She says she used to cry as being on her feet all day was so painful, and having to memorise patient records off by heart was tough. Now d having witnessed computers enter into the workplace, she says the profession has changed a lot, and she often feels guilty she is not spending more time with patients. And yet, she has no plans to retire soon and even hopes to continue working for another ten years. She says she feels lucky to have been nursing for so long. She said: 'I've been nursing for so long because I'm lucky. I have a supportive husband, lovely friends and my health - I wouldn't be doing it without those three things.'

She might be 73 but Janice Lorraine, from New South Wales, is not about to stop going to the gym anytime soon. The 73-year-old grandmother prides herself upon being Australia's (and possibly the world's) oldest natural bodybuilder. As a retired psychologist, she took to the sport at age 55, when she needed a new sense of purpose. Ms Lorraine is supported in her lifestyle choice by her 49-year-old boyfriend, David Kendall, who she has been with for over 25 years. Here, she talks to FEMAIL about how bodybuilding keeps her young.

Ren Gill, 25, from Brighton, was first diagnosed with depression and bipolar disorder, then chronic fatigue syndrome but was finally diagnosed with Lyme disease at a clinic in Brussels. He was fit and active (left) before he starting suffering debilitating symptoms. He had dreamed of a career in music all of his life and was approached by a record label after being scouted when he was busking in Brighton in 2009 - just as his illness started. He signed to Sony Records in 2010 and started recording music (inset). But his illness means he now spends up to 23-hours a day in bed (right) and he has had to put his music career on hold. Last December, doctors in Brussels diagnosed him with Lyme disease. 'Music has always been my life, I'd always dreamed of having a career in it and I feel like it's really kept me going through all of this - even now I try to make music from my bed when I can,' he said.

Marnie Harvey, from Stoke-on-Trent, woke up with blood spatters on her pillow in 2013 after battling a chesty cough. Despite several tests, no cause could be found and in July last year she was horrified to find 'gloopy' blood seeping from her eyes. Now, she bleeds from her eyes, nose, ears, fingernails, scalp and tongue up to five times a day, but doctors across a range of specialisms have no idea why. Desperate for a diagnosis, she is sharing her story in the hope of getting her life back. She said: 'I used to go out with my friends every day but I became too scared to leave the house. It was alright in the summer because I could hide my bleeding eyes behind sunglasses but I can't do that now so I stay at home. I never know when it's going to happen and I don't like scaring people.'

Eight-year-old Ruhul Amin (left and top right) and his father Tajul Islam, 40, (left) and his brother Bashed Ali, 55, (bottom right) have all been diagnosed with an extremely rare skin disorder. There are only three other recorded cases worldwide of epidermodysplasia verruciformis which causes wart-like lesions all over the body. The family were referred to Dhaka Medical College and Hospital, which is currently treating Abdul Bajandar, who also has the disease. His advanced condition and unusual appearance led to him being dubbed the 'tree man' by locals. His doctor will now examine the three new patients before deciding on the best treatment, which is likely to involve surgery.

Art teacher Sophie Aris, 28, from Stockport, took up weight training after she hated the sight of herself in revealing summer clothes and two-pieces (left). After watching a bodybuilding contest she vowed to enter the following year and shocked herself by winning. She's now become a fitness blogger who shares the secrets of her sculpted physique (right and inset) online.

Nina Evans, 50, from London, turned to the stomach-churning treatment after discovering she had pre-cancerous fibroids and was unlikely to conceive again. Yet Lithuanian-born Nina, who also has a 28-year-old son from her first marriage, claims she fell pregnant (left) after eight months of sessions with a Russian doctor - which she described as like a 'smear'. Nina continued to use the creatures herself at home, had them as an aid during childbirth (inset) and says they also helped stimulate her milk production after her son Noel, now six, (right) was born.

Kerry Vincent, 27, from Warrington, Cheshire, was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in July. She had been planning her wedding to fiance Adam Welch, 29, when her stomach swelled up (pictured before and after, bottom right), making strangers assume she was pregnant. However doctors found a tumour and Kerry's health rapidly deteriorated. The couple tied the knot at her hospital bed (left) and she passed away just four days later. Adam said: 'After the wedding, she was at peace and perhaps she knew it was time to let go.'

Experts called the rise in global prescriptions 'concerning' and said it raises questions about whether antidepressants are being prescribed without sufficient reason. Here, three young people share the harrowing stories of how antidepressants they were given as teenagers triggered suicidal thoughts. Pictured, left to right are Laura Heydon, 19, from Manchester, Danny Bowman, 21, from Alnwick, Northumberland, and Sarah Dale, 22, from Newtown, Powys.

At just sixteen years old, Raegan Katene from New Zealand, tipped the scales at 104 kilograms (left). However, it wasn't until the teenager was told after a medical exam that she was morbidly obese (at the time she weighed 104.3 kilograms), that Katene knew something had to change, and that she needed to lose weight. Here, FEMAIL meets Katene, after she lost 36 kilograms throughout 2015 (right), and finds out why she credits her incredible weight loss to healthy eating and exercise.

Katy Gill, 34, from Liverpool, snacked on cakes and biscuits to help her get through night shifts as a 999 operator. But she decided to overhaul her diet after her daughter Molly, 10, complained that - at 17st 7lb (left, with daughter Olivia in 2011) - her mum was too big to hug . Now at 10st 7lb Katy has had a glamorous makeover and enjoys trying out different looks and showcasing her transformation on Facebook to inspire other slimmers.

Karl Tucker, 25, from Banbury, Oxfordshire, was fitted with a colostomy bag after the inflammatory bowel disease caused his weight to plummet. He shared the post-workout selfies from January to March on Facebook, showing how his body got stronger, healthier and more defined. Karl explained: 'I wanted to show people that you can achieve anything.' The post has since been liked more than 3,200 times and many have hailed him an 'inspiration'.

Phoebe Jackson-Edwards, 24, from London, took a BioScore test which calculates your body's true age. Phoebe, who hasn't exercised in eight years, tackled a series of workout tests including weighted lunges (left), pulling herself up using TRX bands (top centre), planking for 60 seconds (top right), rowing 500m (bottom left) and jumping in and out of a hexagon (bottom centre) as well as metabolic and lifestyle tests. She was horrified to learn that she has the same profile as a 34-year-old.

Scientists at Brescia University College warn eight in 10 school children regularly consume highly-caffeinated drinks, while 11 per cent drink more than one energy drink, soda or coffee a day. While caffeine is generally safe for adults to take in moderation, it is not deemed safe for children. Too much can prevent young people from getting the sleep and nutrients they need for healthy physical development. But what is the recommended intake? In the UK, the Food Standards Agency advises children should only consume caffeine in moderation while pregnant and breastfeeding women should not have more than 200mg of caffeine during the day - roughly two mugs of instant coffee, or one filter coffee. The Mayo Clinic, in Michigan, advises adults limit themselves to no more than 400mg of caffeine a day - the equivalent of four cups of coffee or two energy drinks. From left to right, a regular can of Pepsi contains 38mg, while Dr Pepper and Diet Coke contain 42mg. Meanwhile Coca Cola has 32mg, while a regular americano or single shot espresso contains around 77mg of the stimulant and a can of Red Bull 80mg - however other energy drinks can contain as much as 500mg.

Marnie Riches began to notice that her hearing was deteriorating six months after moving into her new property in Hale, Greater Manchester. The mother-of-two learned that she was suffering an allergic reaction to dust mite faeces which caused her ear canals to collapse - and needed surgery to treat.

The photos, taken by Temecula, California-based birth photographer and doula Robin Baker, shows a couple together in a bath welcoming twin boys after the birth progressed so quickly that the birthing team didn't have time to arrive. One of the images in the series, showing the second baby arriving en caul, was a winner in the International Association of Professional Birth Photographers' 2016 Image of the Year Competition.

Tina Fey oozed glamour at the Oscars awards ceremony when she flaunted her toned shoulders. But the 45-year-old actress and comedian says she only works out 'infrequently', adding: 'While it would be great to work out an hour a day, there is something inherently sort of selfish about it.'

Having watched her mother battle breast cancer and then ovarian cancer, only to learn that she, too, had inherited the faulty gene that dramatically increases the risk of both, Paula Macrae, 36, from Edinburgh decided she would not have children. But then she found out about pre-implantation genetic diagnosis, which helps couples with a known inherited condition in their family to avoid passing it on to their children. Pictured with son Owen, left, and husband Andy, right.

WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT: Joel Greaves, three, from Leicester, suffered from Stevens Johnson Syndrome (SJS) - a life-threatening allergic reaction to his triggered by his croup medicine. He developed a rash which doctors initially believed was chicken pox, before the skin over his entire body began blistering and burning and his eyes swelled shut (left). He was rushed to intensive care and put on a ventilator when doctors realised it was SJS - and his mother Tammy, 32 (right) was given the awful news he may not survive. Thankfully, he battled to recover and after nine weeks in hospital (middle), has now returned home and has learned to walk, talk and eat again. Ms Greaves said: 'Joel was unrecognisable as his body was so swollen and he had to undergo an eight hour operation to remove all the dead skin. I couldn't be more thankful to all the hospital staff that saved Joel's life.'

The This Morning host broke down while interviewing the parents of 15-year-old Matthew Garnett (inset), from South London, who has spent six months in a secure psychiatric unit, which is only designed as a short term option. Robin and Isabelle (right) launched an online petition to help their son that has been backed by more 180,000 people. Mother-of-three Holly wiped away the tears as she heard about their plight to move their son from the 'prison-like' facility to one where he will receive proper treatment for his condition.

The BBC presenter discovered she had breast cancer in July last year. Wiping away tears, the 47-year-old said she was looking forward to having a cuddle with her sons to celebrate. The former Newsnight and BBC Radio 5 Live presenter said: 'I'm home and I'm happy and I can't stop crying which is mad. 'When it was over, the drugs had stopped going into me through the IV drip ... I think I felt in shock, I couldn't really speak. Which is not like me, as you'll have gathered. Now I just want to see my boys after school, and have a cuddle and have a celebratory tea and get on with the rest of my life.' The clip then cuts to her sons presenting her with a bouquet of flowers and chorusing 'Happy end of chemo mummy. No more chemo!', to which she squeals and replies 'Gosh, thank you'. Ms Derbyshire shared the video with her 50,000-plus followers on Twitter accompanied by the words: 'GOODBYE CHEMO!!!'.

This is the fourth surgery that Judy Cloud, 49, of Indiana had to undergo to remove her skin cancer. The painfully invasive surgery left her unable to eat solid food or move at all for two weeks. Cloud spent a lot of time in the sun as a child and in her 20s, visited tanning beds about four times a year and despite her family having a history of skin cancer, she thought she was immune.