#HealthBytes: Food-items to avoid if you have an oily skin
Everyone desires a flawless, supple and beautiful-looking skin. But given the pollution levels, modern lifestyle and dietary habits, our skin health is bound to take a toll. Acne and oily skin are two of the worst prevailing skin issues. Here are food items you must avoid if you have an oily skin.
Steer clear of dairy and carbs for your skin health
Dairy: High levels of hormones such as testosterone in dairy foods like milk, butter and cheese may lead to increased oil production and blocked pores, thereby leading to acne breakouts. Carbs: Processed or refined grains such as white breads, white rice, white pasta etc may impact your blood sugar levels and increase oil production levels. Hence, should be duly avoided.
Excess salt and sugar intake can lead to oily skin
Salt: Excessively salty foods can cause water retention, face swelling and an increase in oil production levels. Sugar: Excessive consumption of sugar increases your blood sugar levels, to which the body responds by producing more insulin. This leads to the glands producing more oil, thus increasing the risk of oily skin and acne breakouts.
Alcohol consumption is really bad for your skin health
Regular alcohol consumption leads to dehydration of your skin, thereby making your body to increase oil production, again leading to the coming of acne. So, reduce your intake of alcoholic drinks and swap them for low-sugar healthy home-made drinks.
