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Dewy skin is in, but a healthy glow is not the same as an oily complexion.
While its totally normal to haveoily skin, excess sebum can contribute to more than just unwanted shine.
Excess oil production, like many skincare woes, starts from within.
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But salt is one of the biggest offenders when it comes to affecting our skin’s appearance.
Consuming excess salt can cause dehydration, water retention, swelling, and eye bags, says Boland.
Red Meat
Red meat may also be contributing to extra shine on your skin.
“This excess inflammation can cause excess oil to be produced.”
Several also contain high levels of saturated fat.
No such luck, actually.
What to Eat Instead:Try switching your sugary afternoon snack for an apple or oatcakes and guacamole.
That makes spaghetti and meatballs a double whammy in terms of fueling your skin’s unwanted oil output.
Dairy Products
A hard truth for cheese-lovers everywhere: Dairy products, in general, may causebreakouts.
Alcohol
The natural diuretic properties ofalcoholmight mean dehydration for your skin.
As we now know, dried-out skin can kick oil production into overdrive.
What to Eat Instead:Opt for drinks with non-alcoholic ingredients and verify to hydrate before and after imbibing.
Fruit Juices and Dried Fruit
Beware of mocktails as a healthier alternative to alcoholic concoctions.
For drinks, you could’t go wrong with water.
And that goes double if you’re adding sugar to the mix.
Cortisol spikes not only put stress on the nervous system but also trigger the body to produce oil.
It also hasanti-inflammatory propertiesthat may help with general skin appearance and mitigate sebum production.
Soft Drinks
There’s nothing quite like the first few bubbly sips of a soda.
What to Eat Instead:Diet sodas exist for just this reasonharm-mitigation.
Or, try sparkling water if it’s just the fizz that you’re after.
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