3 Foods to Avoid During the Holidays for a Flawless Face
Whenever you break out, it’s natural to reach for a topical treatment in the medicine cabinet. However, in addition to skin care remedies, you can prevent acne with your diet. With holiday feasts around the corner, start forming good dietary habits now. Here are a few foods to avoid, so your skin will be glowing in party photos.
3 Foods That Could Be Contributing to Your Acne
1. Dairy Products
Researchers have yet to prove a definitive link between dairy consumption and acne, but studies indicate there is a correlation between the two. There is also plenty of anecdotal evidence that cutting out dairy as part of a comprehensive skin care routine can reduce breakouts. If you decide to limit dairy, make sure to supplement your diet with other sources of vitamin D and calcium.
2. Alcoholic Beverages
Considering the effects of alcohol on the body, it probably comes as no surprise that it can be bad for your skin too. Although more research needs to be done, scientists speculate that the effects of alcohol on the skin are threefold: it increases certain hormone levels, facilitates the growth of bacteria, and contributes to inflammation, all of which can lead to breakouts.
3. Sugary Treats
Dessert is often hard to resist, but eating lots of sugary treats could contribute to acne. Whenever your blood sugar spikes, it triggers the production of insulin. Too much insulin can stimulate the oil glands in your skin, thereby increasing the potential for breakouts. Aside from dessert, foods that lead to higher blood sugar include white bread, pasta, and white rice.
For truly flawless skin to impress your relatives at holiday family gatherings, turn to Dr. David K. Hiranaka, MD, DMD, in Kailua-Kona, HI. A Harvard-trained oral and cosmetic surgeon, Dr. Hiranaka has offered a broad array of cosmetic, skin care, and reconstructive procedures, from rhinoplasty and facial implants to laser treatments and fillers since 1994. To schedule a consultation, call (808) 326-2040. Visit his website for more details on his skin care services.
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