Thivi Maruthappu

Spear’s Review

As the UK’s first dual-qualified nutritionist and dermatologist, Dr Thivi Maruthappu’s practice at the Cleveland Clinic centres around treating your skin through your diet. Her holistic approach is backed by 15 years of experience and is supported by extensive research. The SkinFood philosophy, which she pioneered in 2023, hinges on the idea that skincare isn’t found in a bottle but found in one’s fridge.

Maruthappu’s recommendations for healthy skin are a diet rich in omega-3 fatty acids (such as oily fish and walnuts), anti-inflammatory spices like cardamom and turmeric, and prebiotic foods including asparagus and onions. 

She has treated a variety of skin conditions, from acne to psoriasis, and has frequently been called on by media publications to advise on anti-ageing treatments.