With a healthy complexion, we look in the mirror with pleasure. Dryness, acne and shine of the skin can disturb self-esteem and self-confidence. Fortunately, you can stop these problems by modifying your diet!
Carrots for dry skin, fish for people affected by acne… Which products have an impact on the appearance of your skin?
Fighting dehydration
Dry skin very often results from dehydration of the body. Our need for water varies depending on the nature and place of work. If we work in an air-conditioned room, six glasses of water a day is definitely not enough. Introduce a habit that will protect you from excessive drying of the skin from the beginning of the day, namely, drink a glass of water before your morning coffee. Bring juicy fruit or vegetables to work. It’s great if you choose those with a high content of vitamin A, which prevents keratinization of the epidermis. Apricots, carrots and tomatoes are rich in it. The best are eaten raw, because in addition to hydrating the body, they will provide antioxidants that will protect the skin from premature aging.
Diet of the people of Kitava for people with acne
The observations of scientists who have conducted studies in many populations are interesting. Namely, in the people of Kitava in Popua New Guinea, not a single case of acne has been found. The diet of the society living there is rich in fish, fruit and coconuts.
Nutrition in Western countries looks a bit different. Too many foods containing omega-6 fatty acids are eaten relative to omega-3, high glycemic index foods. People with dermatological problems should introduce to the diet products full of vitamins and antioxidants, eliminate fast food, sweets, highly processed food and sweetened drinks, which are responsible for the aggravation of acne. It is recommended to eat wholemeal bread instead of white, and to introduce groats and dark rice into the daily diet, which, due to the high content of fiber, facilitate the removal of harmful substances from the body.
Let us remember that unpleasant skin changes are not to blame for the cocoa in chocolate, but for the sugar and fat present in it. Therefore, with a balanced diet, even people with oily and acne-prone skin can still afford a bit of dark chocolate.
atopic skin
Atopic dermatitis often develops among people with food allergies. Sometimes we notice an apparent improvement, we have the impression that – as it is commonly said – we have outgrown food allergies, meanwhile a surface allergy develops. People with allergies to wheat, peanuts, milk, eggs or poultry are particularly at risk of atopic dermatitis. Just excluding all these products will not do much good for us, it is necessary to indicate the allergenic factor. Each product excluded from the diet should be replaced with a product with measurable values, which will avoid diseases caused by deficiencies of nutrients, so it is worth consulting a nutritionist.