Is your diet drying up your skin glow?

Is your skin starting to look and feel like some stale-dated product left on the shelf too long? Worry not. You’ll no longer be in doubt as we discover the new secrets to skin beauty. Certified nutritionist, Miss Jenny Lee, reveals to us how our diet can make a difference in revealing a glowing complexion.

How can I tell if my skin is well-nourished from within?

An instant way to find out is by looking at yourself in the mirror, especially the skin on your face. If you look in the mirror and see uneven skin tone, wrinkles, dark circles, crow’s feet, puffiness and sagging, chances are you need to improve your diet to provide optimal nourishment to skin from within. One of the common deficiencies which affect skin health is lack of zinc. Deficiency of zinc commonly reveals dull skin tone and poor skin health. Good sources of zinc include pumpkin seed, sunflower seed and sesame, or a natural supplement providing rich sources of zinc.

What are the foods that can worsen skin conditions?

For the millions of Malaysians suffering from skin concerns such as acne, pigmentation or dull skin tone, certain food and beverage could aggravate or worsen their skin conditions, particularly chocolate, greasy foods, nuts, foods high in fat, sugary drinks and coffee. Patients with oily skin condition and acne should also be cautious of spicy foods and alcoholic drinks that have been known to cause flare ups manifested on their skin.

What are the foods that may defy ageing effects on our skin?

Poor dietary intake and stressful lifestyle generate free radicals production in our body, leading to cellular damage that strips skin of its glow and results in the appearance of wrinkled and dry skin. To fight back, eat foods rich in antioxidants. Most berries and citrus fruits are good sources of antioxidants that combat free radical damage, improving skin’s firmness and promoting youthful appearance.

I suffered from severe acne during my youth. It has left behind ugly looking scars on my face. What should I eat to improve my skin texture?

Eat foods rich in vitamin C and E like dark leafy vegetables (broccoli and spinach), whole grains and orange and yellow fruits. The combination works in synergy to stimulate collagen production nudging new skin cells to surface while alleviating acne wounds and scars, keeping skin smooth and supple.

Instant quick fix to improve dry and flaky skin

Drink water. Drinking water is like drinking from the fountain of youth. Not drinking enough water leaves your skin dry and flaky. Here’s how to tell if you are getting enough: slowly increase your water intake until you notice you’re making frequent trips to the ladies. Our kidneys regulate our body’s hydration level. Once we have more water than we need, our kidneys excrete the excess.

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