Food and Skin Health: What to Eat for a Clear Complexion
While the beauty industry often bombards us with promises of flawless skin through miracle creams and lotions, the key to achieving healthier skin might lie in something more fundamental: our diet.
When targeting a specific skin issue, it’s important to understand what is causing these issues. Here is a simple breakdown:
Acne:
High glycemic foods (white bread, white rice, chips, fries) boost sebum production.
Ultra-processed foods throw hormones out of balance.
Eczema:
Eggs, citrus, soy, tomatoes, sugar, wheat, nuts, milk, gluten and alcohol have come to be associated with eczema flare-ups in some people.
Food allergies can worsen eczema.
Aging:
High-fat diets cause aging of the skin by causing skin oxidative stress to produce inflammatory damage.
intake of natural vitamin E products helps against collagen cross-linking and lipid peroxidation.
If you are looking to test out a new diet to see if it would benefit your skin, start by incorporating more of these foods:
Fatty fish
Avocado
Walnuts
Sunflower seeds
Sweet potatoes
Red or yellow bell peppers
Broccoli
Tomatoes
Soy
Dark chocolate
Green tea
Red grapes
The average Canadian spends $22 every month on skincare, but how much of that actually works? It’s been shown that you have to spend more to get more out of skincare when instead you could simply rearrange your grocery budget to favour foods that are better for your skin and stick with the basics for typical products. It’s essential to recognize the powerful role that diet plays in skin conditions. By making informed choices and incorporating skin-friendly foods into our daily meals, it can positively impact our complexion. Rather than solely relying on expensive skincare products, consider investing in the foundation of your skin’s health through a balanced and nourishing diet.
To overhaul your skincare routine, consult with a personal chef to help decide what foods are best for your skin. Easy Platter personal chefs are able to test different combinations of foods to help you achieve a clear complexion.