Acne is a common skin problem that most of us deal with. It makes our skin sensitive, painful and itchy. People with sensitive skin often struggle with breakouts, especially during the summer season. There are many possible reasons for acne and skin breakouts which include hormonal changes, genetics and most importantly our dietary habits. It is indeed true that what we eat affects our health and food plays an important role in maintaining healthy skin. If you are also battling active skin breakouts during the summer season, then do not worry. You can easily protect your skin by avoiding these five foods.
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Here are 5 foods you should avoid in summer to protect your skin:
1. Mango
We understand that mango craving is hard to beat. Mango is almost everyone’s favorite summer fruit. They are sweet, juicy and delicious and this is the reason why one never gets tired of eating mangoes. However, eating too many mangoes may not be the best idea if you have acne-prone skin. Excessive consumption of mangoes can lead to high sebum release, which can clog your pores and lead to skin breakouts.
Mango can increase inflammation of the skin.
2. Spicy Food
Yes, most of us can’t really have a meal without enough spices, but spicy food should be avoided during the summer season. This is because our body is already overheated due to rising temperature and spices create heat in our body, which leads to freckles and rashes on our skin. Instead, eat cool foods for healthy skin in summer.
3. Oily food
We wake up to the smell of fried foods like samosas, fries, pakoras. There is no doubt that they taste delicious but they are not the best thing to consume in the summer season. Fried foods contain high levels of oil which can trigger acne breakouts. Make sure to cut down on your intake of oily food.
Avoid eating fried food in summer.
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4. Sugary Drinks and Foods
Many of us depend on drinks like packaged juices, aerated drinks and sherbets to quench our thirst. These drinks are loaded with sugar which is not good for our overall health. Apart from this, they also affect our skin. Excessive sugar intake can aggravate acne and also result in inflammation of the skin. This is the reason why you should limit your intake of sugar to maintain healthy skin.
5. High Caffeine
Caffeine gives a rush of energy and many of us cannot possibly start our day without tea or coffee, which are loaded with caffeine. Consuming too much caffeine can slow down the delivery of antioxidants and nutrients in the body that help with the production of collagen, a component that helps keep our skin healthy.
Hope you find this information helpful. If your skin is extremely sensitive and acne breaks out frequently, we recommend you to consult a doctor.
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