The appearance of our skin is a reflection of the quality of what we eat. and therefore the food we eat has a direct impact on its appearance and health, either positively or negatively. In view of this, today we ask ourselves which foods are harmful to our skin and which may be common in our diet. Knowing what they are will allow us to make changes in our diet that will improve the well-being and health of our skin.
In general, the main recommendation is to checking the provenance of the products we consume and reduce the consumption of foods that are harmful to our skin.
In addition to adequate nutrition, it is always advisable to complement it with the use of cosmetics that regenerate and moisturise the skin according to its typology. And even more so after the summer holidays, when our skin has dried out and needs to be repaired and rehydrated.
At SOIVRE you will find rehydrating creams for every skin type: if you don't know which one is yours, here are a few clues but leave us a comment and we'll help you find out more about it and how to care for it.
But let's move on to the topic of today's article: foods that are bad for your skin. Read on to find out which ones to avoid.
Processed products
As we have seen, this type of food is not recommended in any diet. Why not? Because do not provide us with many nutrients and also contain a high percentage of saturated fats. and sugars.
The nutritional deficiencies that characterise this type of food will have repercussions on the health of our skin, favouring the appearance of wrinkles and dehydrating our dermis, as these processed products are often used to treat skin problems. do not have a high percentage of water.
If we want to give our skin the best hydration, boost its detoxification and control the generation of oil, it is essential that we choose the following products eating foods with a high water content, such as fruit and vegetables in its natural state.
Non-organic food
This type of food are treated to encourage their development with different phytosanitary products, pesticides, fungicides, herbicides, etc... The final product may look better, it may be bigger... but it will not be healthy for our organism.
It has been proven that non-organic products are harmful to our skin, as they still contain traces and traces of hormones and the products that have been applied to them.. Our body does not recognise such chemical components, assimilates them poorly and the response is often inflammation, for example. In addition, their vitamin and mineral content is much lower than that of organic foods.
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Meat and meat products
At present, the following can be incorporated in animal feed for human consumption chemicals to boost their growth hormones. These chemical compounds could alter our skin, leading to imbalances and inflammation. Therefore, it is always best to consume meat from animals raised on 100% organic farms.
On the other hand, the problem is not only the supply of these growth hormones to meat products. It is also the excess fat. Mass rearing on farms does not allow these animals to get adequate physical exercise before slaughter.. The consequence is the accumulation of saturated fat.
Another aspect to take into account in our diet is that because animal meat is more difficult to digest, it is necessary to our body receives sufficient water and fibre: in this way we will eliminate any meat residue that may remain in our body.
Seafood
It is not advisable to eat too much seafood, no matter how appetising it tastes. Why is that? The excess iodine They clearly affect our skin and increase the risk of acne and other inflammations. So moderate their consumption to take care of your skin, even if those who with high zinc content like oysters, are food recommended to strengthen the hair, you can find out more in our published article ;-)
Sugar
Too much sugar, especially refined sugar, will affect the body internally. favouring the development of certain diseases such as obesity and diabetes.. In addition, sugar abuse can end up affecting our immune system.
And how does it affect our skin? Excessive consumption of sugar weakens the dermis through a decrease in the production of collagen and accelerated ageing. The negative effect of sugar abuse on the skin has been proven. Our body's reaction to sugar is acidity, which creates a suitable environment for bacteria in our gut. The more bacteria and the more toxicity, the worse our skin looks.
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Salt
An excess in the salt we ingest through food will also affect our bodies and our health. our skin, which will lose elasticity. Salt causes fluid retention in our body, which leads to increased swelling. The consequence is that our skin cells are more vulnerable, damaged and the elasticity of our dermis is reduced.
Milk and other dairy products
Although the application of dairy products to the skin softens it and makes it look more beautiful, an excessive intake of dairy products is not highly recommended. These foods are affected by growth hormones, which will lead to an increased number of seborrhoeic glands in the body and a higher propensity to inflammation and acne.
Fried food
In addition to the saturated fats and the so-called bad cholesterol (LDL) that fried foods produce in our body, it has been proven that these foods affect blood circulation, making it difficult for oxygen to reach skin cells. The consequences can be ageing and the appearance of wrinkles.
Sweeteners, colouring and flavouring products
These flavour and sweetness enhancers are recommended in some diets, but they also have a chemical content that is harmful to our bodies.. They do not provide us with nutrients and can have an inflammatory effect.
Caffeine
Another food that is harmful to our skin is caffeine, since it can cause an excess of cortisol in our body, which increases the ageing process of our skin and its thinning. with an increased propensity to dehydration, the appearance of wrinkles, etc...
Alcohol
Too much alcohol will lead to a dry, dull and irritated appearance of our skin. Remember that the Vitamin A is an essential antioxidant for our body.and for the overall elasticity of our skin. The supply of this vitamin to our body will be affected by alcohol consumption.
We hope that with our article you have been able to take note of those foods whose consumption you should moderate ;-) However, if you have any questions, please leave us a comment: we will be happy to advise you :-)
