WORST FOODS FOR YOUR SKIN

Refined Sugar

“Sugar, especially refined sugar, is pro-inflammatory,”

A diet high in sugar can worsen many common skin conditions like acne, rosacea, eczema, and psoriasis and has also been associated with higher rates of skin cancer and signs of aging skin, he points out. Steer clear of foods like white bread, soda, candy, fruit juices, sugary cereals, and snack bars to avoid the insulin spike that stimulates inflammation.

Dairy

Dairy and non-organic meat and poultry can change the hormonal balance in your body because they may contain hormones and antibiotics. “I advise all my patients with acne and rosacea to avoid milk, cheese, ice cream, and non-organic meats unless they are hormone- and antibiotic-free,” Goldenberg tells MyDomaine. He also points out that antibiotics in foods have been associated with reducing gut bacteria, which is anti-inflammatory and reduces oxidative stress—all things that are vital for skin health and anti-aging.null

Foods Grown With Pesticides

Foods containing high levels of pesticides have been associated with skin cancer and advanced signs of aging. That’s why Goldenberg suggests avoiding foods that are a part of the Environmental Working Group’s (EWG’s) dirty dozen and likely to contain pesticides. This includes apples, berries, grapes, celery, spinach, peaches, and nectarines. However, there’s no need to cut healthy fruits and vegetables from your diet. Simply go for organic produce instead.