We know certain foods have the power to really influence the way our skin behaves and reacts. For example, certain food groups like dairy and refined grains can cause inflammation. But, what about other food groups? Read on to find out what they do to your body and skin:
Refined carbohydrates are usually high on the glycemic index and can lead to elevated insulin levels.
High insulin levels can often lead to the production of sebum and the overproduction of oil in your skin. Over time, inflammation can also occur and in the worst-case scenario, insulin resistance.
Just like refined carbohydrates, dairy can sometimes lead to inflammation of the skin and increase the production of sebum in the body.
It’s one of the reasons why stars like Kourtney Kardashian have proceeded to cut it out of their diets.
Sugar might not a food group of its own but, with all the headlines it’s been making, it might as well be considered one.
Don’t get us wrong, we love indulging in an ice cream cone once in a while but as beauty experts will tell you, sugar is one of the causes of collagen break downs under the skin.
Essentially, what happens is that the glucose in sugar links with the amino acids in collagen and hardens collagen to the point where it breaks down more easily.
Another food item beauty junkies tend to avoid is alcohol.
There’s nothing wrong with indulging in a bit of alcohol every once in a while, provided you drink plenty of water to counter the dehydrating effects.
Cocktails and other mixes also tend to contain plenty of sugar, which as we also know, can break down the collagen bonds in your skin.
We love how salt provides plenty of flavour but, it can also cause inflammation and bloating.
Plus, salt has a horrible habit of causing water retention. When your body is dehydrated, your body retains more water as a defense mechanism — causing that bloating we absolutely hate.