Oily skin and diet

What we eat has a direct effect on the look and health of our skin. Too many late nights, stress, over indulgence in alcohol all contribute to us not looking our best. Following some of the suggestions below will definitely help the look and feel of oily skin although the changes will be gradual. The good news is your overall health will improve as well as that of your skin.

Things to avoid helping prevent oily skin:

• Smoking is not helpful to improving any skin problem as it decreases circulation which impacts on the health of the skin.
• Too many late nights and not enough sleep will show up on the skin.
• Reduce the amount of alcohol; try to have alcohol free days.
• Reduce oily, fatty and greasy foods.
• Avoid too much sugar and soft drinks.
• Reduce the amount of highly processed and refined foods.

Things to do to boost the overall health of the skin:

• Regular exercise helps the overall health of the skin, boosting circulation and blood flow, helping to clear toxins.
• Deficiency in B2 is thought to be connected to oily skin – good sources of Vitamin B2 are whole grains, wheat germ, beans and nuts.
• Increase fresh vegetables and fruit
• Use a non-comodegenic moisturiser lightly to hydrate but not block the pores.
• Drink plenty of water to keep the skin hydrates and flush toxins.

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