10 Foods That Are Causing Your Skin Problems

If you’ve ever had skin problems you know that there’s no magical cream or ointment that will make them go away after you apply some on your face. Skin problems are caused by a variety of factors like weakened immune system, lack of sleep, toxins, as well as what we eat and drink. You’ve probably heard that caffeine, chocolate, fatty and fried foods can cause acne and breakouts, but the truth is they are not the only culprits to watch out for. In fact, there are foods that are much more dangerous to our skin than all of the above mentioned ones. Here’s a list of 10 foods that trigger skin problems.

 

 

Refined grains and sugars
There’s hardly anything worse for your skin than products that contain refined carbohydrates. Sweet sodas, juices, and most of the drinks you find in a store contain refined sugars that, when consumed on a regular basis, cause acne and breakouts. You should also be aware that everything made with white flour is just as bad! Not only should you be careful with bread, crackers, pastries, and pasta, but stay away from white rice as well. People who consume refined carbs have a 30% greater risk of developing skin problems than people who don’t eat those products.

 

 

Soy
Soy used to be one of the ‘good guys’, but right now around 90% of the world’s soy crops are genetically modified, so you can’t even be sure that what you’re eating is soy and not some GMO monstrosity. Phytoestrogens that are found in soy mimic the work of your body’s own estrogens and can cause hormonal imbalance. That, of course, is no good for you skin!

 

Dairy
Most experts agree that dairy may not be a direct cause of skin problems, but it certainly plays a vital part in your skin’s health. Milk is one of the many pro-inflammatory foods, which means if you have some existing skin problems and inflammations, it will definitely worsen them. You may not know it, but around 75% of the world population is lactose intolerant. This means you could be, too! If you’re sensitive to lactose, a sugar found in dairy, and you unknowingly consume it, this will cause a number of gut problems and inflammatory processes. Try giving up on milk to see if your skin feels better without it. Luckily, there are all kinds of yummies to replace it with – oatmeal milk, almond milk, coconut milk, etc.

 

 

Salt
Salt is the main source of puffiness, if you ever wake up feeling like a plush toy with your face all swollen. Salt causes our bodies to retain water, which creates the whole swelling effect. You might not feel salt’s bad mojo in your 20s, but in your 30s it’s best to be careful and not to consume anything extra salty in the evening as scientists confirm that the effects of salt are age-related.

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