Expert tips on eating right for glowing skin
Our skin is something most of us take care of with a number of creams, getting facials and a number of other treatments. But did you know that our skin is a reflection of what we eat? Well, we spoke to Dr Amit Karkhanis - Medical Cosmetologist and Founder of Dr Tvacha Clinic to find out what a person must and must not eat in order to have healthy,clear and acne-free skin
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What foods are good for the skin?
There is a lot of science to this. For eg, the high concentration of water in watermelon can actually reduce the water retention that leads to puffiness around the eyes. Being low in sugar, watermelon does not lead to glycation, the chemical reaction that compromises collagen and leads to lines and wrinkles. Green tea is great for healing blemishes and scars, flushes out toxins, and also keeps skin supple. Walnuts step up collagen production because they are also high in omega-3 fatty acids. Strawberries, red peppers, and grapefruit are great sources of vitamin C, which helps with fewer wrinkles and less age-related dry skin. Broccoli too contains a myriad of good-for-your-skin vitamins, including A, C, which is a fantastic antioxidant that also supports collagen production.
What foods should be avoided?
Salt, sugar, caffeine, alcohol and aerated drinks are the big 5 that can negatively impact the health of your skin.
The old saying “You are what you eat” holds true for your health and for your skin. Poor nutrition is just as bad for your skin such as cigarette smoking. A poor diet may cause inflammation, which triggers oxidative stress and in turn damages collagen and DNA, making you look older.
How much water/fluid should one have for a healthy skin?
When it comes to daily water intake for a good skin, here’s a good thumb rule- just keep sipping water for your complexion throughout the day basically 3 to 4 litres a day. Skin cells, like any other organ cells require water to function properly. Water maintains optimum skin moisture and delivers essential nutrients to skin cells and also increases elasticity. This helps delay the appearance of signs of ageing like wrinkles and fine lines. Drinking enough water also combats skin disorders like psoriasis and eczema.
Does eating sugar affect a person’s skin?
Sugar is just as bad for the waistline as it is for the skin. Let’s start with basics. Simple carbohydrates, like refined sugar, white bread and soda, cause your insulin levels to spike, which leads to “a burst of inflammation throughout the body.” Inflammation produces enzymes that break down collagen and elastin, resulting in sagging skin and wrinkles. You must avoid food that are high in saturated fats like white bread, candy, fried food ice cream, cream cheese and so on.
Is there any way to reverse the ageing of one’s skin?
You can always reverse time and stay in your prime. Skin ageing is a natural process that we cant stop fully, but the rate of ageing and the signs of ageing, both can be managed.
In addition to the treatments mentioned above, having friends, pursuing hobbies, to give and receive love from your near and dear ones, follow healthy routines are all excellent ways to stay young.
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