by Wendy Gillan | Mar 7, 2015 | Skin Care |
To keep your skin healthy, young and soft, you invest a reasonable amount in purchasing those expensive anti-aging creams, serums and much more. Also, some of you must have gone through those painful and expensive cosmetic surgeries. But, doing all this is in vain, if you are neglecting a healthy diet. Whatever you are consuming affects your skin one way or the other. While some are good and healthy for your skin, the rest can be hazardous too. Have a look at the five food items you need to keep off your plate for a healthy skin. Sugar: Sugar is a sweet poison for your skin. It weakens your immune system and causes your skin to lose its luster at an early age. It has the worst effect on the two things which keep your skin plump and young, i.e. collagen and elastin. Also, it speeds up the occurrence of wrinkles. Tip: You can satisfy your sweet tooth with intake of natural sugars like fruits. Caffeine: Your favorite ‘Cappuccino’ contains caffeine, which dehydrates your body significantly. It makes your skin dry enhances production of cortisol, which further accelerates the aging process. It also causes thinning of your skin. So, think twice before having a cup of coffee as it may be aging your skin. Seafood: If your skin is acne-prone, then seafood should not be in your diet plan. These food items are naturally high in iodine, which lead to acne. Rich in trans-fat and acrylamide, fried shrimp, clams, oysters, lobsters, and other sea foods are loaded with toxic mercury, which is undesirable for healthy skin. Fried Food: They...
