Healthy Diet and Tips For Skin | Aura Homeopathy India

What you eat impacts your skin. Healthy Diet and Tips For Skin : Aura Homeopathy India. As per Dr. Abhishek Kasana M.D Homeopathic Doctor in India, it's clear that what you eat can significantly affect the health and aging of your skin. In this article we will discuss 12 of the best foods healthy skin, and  15 foods to avoid in order to get a better skin.

                                                          Skin Care Tips

Our busy lifestyle leaves little time for pampering the skin. The Result skin isn't baby-soft with which we were born. With age, skin gradually becomes thinner and finely wrinkled. Oil- producing sebaceous glands grow less active leaving skin drier.

1. Protect skin from the Sun

The best way to take care of skin is to protect it from the sun. Ultraviolet light and intense rays of the sun damages the skin, causing deep wrinkles, dry, rough skin, liver spots, and more serious disorders.

2. Don't Smoke

Smoke can accelerate the normal aging process of skin and contributing to wrinkles. Skin changes from smoking can be seen in young adults who have been smoking for as few as 10 years.

3. Wash skin gently

Cleaning is an essential part of caring for skin. The key is to treat skin gently. 

1. Use lukewarm water and limit bathing time. Hot water bath and long showers remove oil from the skin.
2. Avoid strong soap. They can leave skin dry. Instead, choose mild soap with oil and fats added to them during the soap manufacturing process.
3. Avoid irritating additives. If skin is senstive, avoid products containing perfumes or dye. These can irritate skin and may trigger an allergic response.
4. Remove eye makeup carefully. Use a soft sponge, cotton cloth or cotton balls when removing eye makeup to avoid damaging the delicate tissue around eyes.
5. After washing or bathing, gently pat or blot skin dry with a towel so that some moisture remains on the skin.

4. Shave carefully

Shaving is cvommon and inexpensive way to remove unwanted hair. But shaving can cause skin irritation, especially if skin is thin, dry or over senstive.

5. Take plenty of water

Drink at least 4 liter of water per day to stay hydrated. This helps flushing toxins through kidney insted of skin.

6. Diet

Follow a healthy diet rich in fruits, vegetables, and fish. Food high in saturated fat, including meat, butter, and full-fat dairy, as well as soft drinks, cake, pastries, and potatoes, increase the likelihood of skin wrinkling, so they should be avoided. Avoid fatty food like chocolates, nuts, dry fruits, spicy food etc. which might increase the activity of sebaceous glands.

7. Other tips

• Wear cotton clothing
• Avoid synthetic or wollen bed covers as these irritate skin 
• Try to maintain even temperature, as frequent change in temperature can cause itching.
• After bath, mix 5ml of coconut or oilve oil in half mug of warm water and finish your bath with this.
• Keep finger nails short to help prevent damage to skin caused by scratching.
• Don't get overheated. 
• After workout, dab sweat away with a damp cloth and pat dry or shower as soon as you can, as sweating can irritate the skin and lead to itching.

                               Foods To Avoid In Order To Get A Better Skin

1. Doughnuts

Whether they’re made at a gourmet bakery or fast food pit stop, doughnuts are a double dose of bad news for your skin. Grease and sugar is one-stop shopping for skin woes.

2. Soda

Soda pop and other high-sugar beverages can damage the formation of collagen, the connective tissue that help keeps skin firm — another reason to stick to calorie-free bevies like water, seltzer and unsweetened tea.

3. Fried Foods

Fried foods can lead to bad skin, but forget the old wives’ tale about getting zits from rubbing greasy fingers on your face (though that probably won’t help). Eating too many high-fat foods can have a negative effect internally on circulation. This can promote that skin puffiness that no one appreciates when looking in the mirror.

4. Alcohol

The diuretic effect of alcohol can wreak havoc on your skin, sucking out the moisture and contributing to a sunken and washed-out look. Booze doesn’t need to be completely off-limits, but be sure to imbibe in moderation. And don’t forget to counteract the effects of alcohol when you do tip a few back by taking in extra fluids.

5. White Rice

Like white bread, white rice is another food ranking high on the glycemic index. While it's not totally unhealthy, consider enjoying this food along with a higher-protein food like chicken, beans or peanut butter on a rice cake to delay digestion time.

6. Candy

It’s no secret that candy is no good for your waistline, but all those processed sugars can also damage your skin by promoting inflammation.

7. Salty Snacks

Chips and high-sodium dips can quickly jack up your salt intake for the day. This kind of salt consumption leads to water retention that you can feel all over, including your skin.

8. Coffee

Coffee opens the door for several potential skin problems. Caffeine can dehydrate skin, magnifying the appearance of fine lines. Taking your coffee with an abundance of cream and sugar certainly won't help. Finally, if too much caffeine is interrupting sleep, the effects will show up on skin. While coffee does contain antioxidants, there is such a thing as too much, putting hard-core java drinkers at risk.

9. Popcorn

A large-sized popcorn at the movies contains over 1,000 calories ... and that’s before you drench it with globs of fake butter. This hefty dose of unhealthy calories and sodium will stick with your skin long passed show time. Skip this snack when catching a flick.

10. Meats

Eating lots of high-fat and high-sodium processed meats like salami and hot dogs won’t do your complexion any favors. Look for brands that use less preservatives, enjoy in moderation and drink extra water if you do eat them.

11. White Bread

Some research suggests that foods with a high glycemic index (GI) can be bad news for your skin. Eating high GI foods like white bread causes a drastic spike in blood sugar and insulin that has been linked to acne.

12. Condiments

Often considered a hidden source of added sugar and sodium, heavy pours of condiments like soy sauce, ketchup and barbecue sauce can add up to a whole lot of skin distress. Be sure to keep your portions in moderation.

13. Sweetened Teas

While tea contains many superfood elements, sugar-laden tea beverages can contain upwards of 10 teaspoons of added sugar per serving. Collagen is a substance that helps keep skin tight and radiant. Too many high-sugar and pro-inflammatory foods can damage collage production, leaving your skin more saggy and flat. Instead, choose foods that promote collagen such as berries and brightly colored vegetables.

14. Mayonnaise

Foods high in omega-6 rich oils (like soybean, corn and safflower) found in mayo and some salad dressings can stimulate inflammatory processes, making skin less than stellar. Many of these plant-based oils are good for you in moderation. For best results eat omega-6 fats in combination with inflammation fighting omega-3s from foods like salmon and tuna.

15.Energy Drinks

Another double-punch to your face, this time from caffeine and sugar. These fizzy drinks promise energy, but really only hop you up on sugar, caffeine and other stimulants. Don’t believe the hype.

                                             Top Food for Beautiful Skin

1. FishWHY?

Fatty fish, for example salmon, have omega-3 fatty acids which helps in reducing inflammation and keep skin moisturized. Fish is the best source protein, vitamin E and zinc.

2. Avocados

WHY?

Avocados contain important fats and vitamins E and C, which are very important for healthy skin. It also has compounds that protect our skin from sun tanning and damage.

3. Walnuts

WHY?

Walnuts are a good source of both omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, zinc, vitamin E, vitamin C, selenium and protein — all of which are nutrients your skin needs to stay healthy.

4. Sunflower Seeds

WHY?

Sunflower seeds are an excellent source of nutrients, including vitamin E, which is an important antioxidant for the skin.

One ounce (28 grams) of sunflower seeds packs 37% of the RDI for vitamin E, 32% of the RDI for selenium, 10% of the RDI for zinc and 5.4 grams of protein.

5. Sweet Potatoes

WHY?

Sweet potatoes are an excellent source of beta-carotene, which acts as a natural sunblock and may protect your skin from sun damage.

6. Red or Yellow Bell Peppers

WHY?

Bell peppers contain plenty of beta-carotene and vitamin C — both of which are important antioxidants for your skin. Vitamin C is also necessary to create collagen, the structural protein that keeps your skin strong.

7. Broccoli

WHY?

Broccoli is a good source of vitamins, minerals and carotenoids that are important for skin health. It also contains sulforaphane, which may help prevent skin cancer and protect your skin from sunburn.

8. Tomatoes

WHY?

Tomatoes are a good source of vitamin C and all of the major carotenoids, especially lycopene. These carotenoids protect your skin from sun damage and may help prevent wrinkling.

9. Soy

WHY?

Soy contains isoflavones, which have been shown to improve wrinkles, collagen, skin elasticity and skin dryness, as well as protect your skin from UV damage.

10. Dark Chocolate

WHY?

Cocoa contains antioxidants that may protect your skin against sunburn. These antioxidants may also improve wrinkles, skin thickness, hydration, blood flow and skin texture.

11. Green Tea

WHY?

The catechins found in green tea are powerful antioxidants that can protect your skin against sun damage and reduce redness as well as improve its hydration, thickness and elasticity.

12. Red Wine

WHY?

Resveratrol, the famous antioxidant found in red wine, may slow your skin’s aging process by impairing harmful free radicals that damage your skin.

SUMMARY

What you eat can have a big impact on your skin health.

Make sure you're getting enough essential nutrients to protect your skin. The foods on this list are great options to keep your skin healthy, strong and attractive.

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