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Foods That Are Bad For Your Skin

If you want to look bright and beautiful, there are few thing that you need to avoid in your daily diet. Experts say that the influence of nutrition on the skin is really underestimated. So, you should know that there are certain nutrients which help our body parts to work better and healthier. To keep our bones healthy we require calcium and Vitamin D. For a strong beating heart we need to consume foods that are rich rich in omega-3 fatty acids. And for healthy looking skin we should eat foods that will not give rise to breakouts.

We have enlisted certain foods which is not good for your skin as they can give rise to those nasty breakouts and other skin ailments. To have a glowing skin, it is necessary to follow a proper diet for your skin. There is a saying which goes like this - Too much of everything is not good for your skin and too little of something isn't good for your skin either. This skin care advice for you is easy to follow. All you have to do is, avoid certain types of foods which is not good for your skin. If you follow a proper skin care diet, you are bound to look fresh all the time.

Listed are some foods that are bad for the skin. Take a look.

Crab

Crab

One of the worst foods which is bad for your skin is crab. This shellfish contains a high amount of iodine which brings the onset of acne.

Milk

Milk

Experts say that consuming too much of milk will also lead to acne. It is true that milk is good for your bones but it isn't good for your skin. High skim milk is what you should avoid.

Sugar

Sugar

Too much sugar is not good for your health as well as for your skin. Too much consumption of sugar will only lead to wrinkles at such an early age. The high sugar content will affect your collagen tissues, thus causing your skin to weaken, and making it more wrinkle-friendly.

Salt

Salt

It is said that excessive salt retains additional fluid in our body, thus it gives you a puffy look. The salt intake spoils the skin texture. It is best to avoid foods that have high amount of salt present in it. Foods like papads, pickles and table salt are rich in salt.

Alcohol

Alcohol

Experts say that alcohol inhibits the anti-diuretic hormone secretion which causes dehydration. It also causes vasodilatation, which is the extreme water loss through the skin.

Aerated Drinks

Aerated Drinks

If you are consume aerated drinker, it is a nightmare to your skin. The caffeine content present in the drinks is the main cause for your poor skin health.

Red Meat

Red Meat

It is better to switch to white meat. The consumption of red meat can lead to inflammatory reactions. Free radicals which is generated overpowers the anti-oxidation capacity of the free radical scavengers in the body thus giving rise to oily skin.

Fried Foods

Fried Foods

The excess oil in our food is not good for health and for our skin, as it gives rise to severe acne and boils on the heat zone areas.

Processed Foods

Processed Foods

The processed canned foods is not good for your skin either. The canned foods are low in fiber content, which increases the glycemic load giving rise to a dull and bloated look.

Coffee

Coffee

Caffeine is a known stimulant which increases the cortisol production in the body. This increases the aging process by thinning the skin. This dehydrates the skin and even leads to wrinkles.

Story first published: Friday, August 16, 2013, 10:38 [IST]
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