The Best and Worst Foods for Skin

With the help of Tan Luxe, experts in gradual tanning, we look into which foods are better and worse for your skin.

Foods to eat 

Essential fatty acids 

Essential fatty acids such as omega-3s and omega-6s are the building blocks of healthy cell membranes. They also produce the skin's natural oil barrier, which is crucial in keeping skin hydrated, plump, and looking youthful. 

Beta carotene 

When eaten, this antioxidant helps protect your skin from sun damage, preventing unappealing things like sunburn, cell death, and dry, wrinkled skin. 

Cocoa  

Research has found that cocoa has positive effects on the skin – participants who consumed cocoa powder high in antioxidants every day had thicker and more hydrated skin. 

Foods to cut down or moderate 

While the Mediterranean diet has foods with low-glycaemic index, foods that have a high-glycaemic index and refined carbohydrates will give you a sugar rush that will have negative impacts on your skin. 

Refined foods 

Unfortunately, it’s the most indulgent and comforting foods that have the worst effect. Refined sugars and grains that have been made with white flour, such as bread, cereal, pasta, rice, noodles, sodas, and sweeteners rich in refined carbohydrates can contribute to acne. 

Dairy 

A lot of research has pointed to the possibility that milk products can contribute to acne severity in teenagers, although more research is needed to discover how much dairy is needed to be consumed to aggravate acne.