Why broccoli is your secret weapon against irritated skin, according to TikTok's star dermatologist

• People are drinking liquid chlorophyll on TikTok, claiming it clears their skin.
• Dr. Muneeb Shah told Insider eating chlorophyll in veggies like broccoli might be more effective for healthy skin.
• Broccoli has been shown to reduce inflammation, redness, and swelling throughout the body.

Experts say the new TikTok trend of drinking liquid chlorophyll for clear skin may be futile, but eating plenty of green veggies could reduce inflammation and redness.

Dr. Muneeb Shah, a dermatologist with 6 million followers on TikTok, told Insider a diet filled with veggies may give you better results.

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"I don't think it's a bad option - I've certainly seen worse," Shah said about the trend. "However, I personally recommend people just increase their consumption of green vegetables like broccoli and spinach."

Eating the right amount of green veggies can guarantee you get all of the chlorophyll you need, without the liquid supplement. Shah explained because the plant matter is an antioxidant, eating plenty of it can help reduce inflammation and redness, two other common skin concerns.

According to the Dermstore, antioxidants can help the skin repair itself more quickly, which can reduce redness or swelling on the face around the acne.

Because of their skin healing properties, veggies - incorporated into a well-balanced diet - could make acne scars fade because they are chock-fill of chlorophyll, Dr. Shah said. But the dermatologist recommends using retinol to do this more quickly.

Broccoli also contains vitamins like zinc, vitamin A, and vitamin C, all of which are vital for healthy skin, according to the US Department of Agriculture.