1. The materials that moisturize the skin are "protein" and "lipid.
2. Which is your cause? Dietary checklist for dry skin
We now know that lack of fat and protein can be a major cause of dry skin.
So, let's start with the following checklist to see if you have any dietary habits that could be the cause of dry skin today!
How about you? Are there any items that apply to you?
If so, they may actually be the main cause of your dry skin.
So, how do these eating habits lead to dry skin? Let us explain in detail.
2-1. ONLY EATING RICE BALLS, ONLY EATING BREAD...NOT EATING ONLY STAPLE FOODS.
2-2. Fish and nuts should be consumed actively!
Fish and nuts are highly recommended for those who follow a vegetarian or vegan diet, as well as for those who consume plenty of meat, dairy, and other proteins on a regular basis.
2-3. Vegan and vegetarian content is important.
2-4. Good fats are essential even during dieting and weight loss.
2-5. Instant foods and snacks are the enemy of dry skin
2-6. Caffeine and juices cause dry skin.
3. "Insufficient" and "excessive" nutrition causing dry skin
We have learned that it is important to adjust our eating habits to improve dry and rough skin. In the table below, we have summarized the nutrients we want to supplement and those we want to reduce in skin building.
3-1. Protein is selected based on its high "amino acid score.
3-2. "Lipid" is the key to the type of fatty acid.
Lipids are often lumped together as something to be avoided, especially by dieters. However, not all fats are "bad" because the effects of fats on the body vary greatly depending on the type of fatty acid they are composed of.
Lipids can be classified by fatty acid as follows.
3-3. A diet low in linoleic acid also improves sensitive skin and atopy-derived dry skin.
3-4. Increases alpha-linolenic acid and suppresses prostaglandins, the source of inflammation!
3-5. Caffeine is a source of dehydration
3-6. Skin Glycation and Aging Advances with Soft Drinks
Remember, too, the not-so-sweet truth is that cold, delicious, sweet drinks may seem to hydrate and moisturize, but they may actually promote dryness and other skin problems.
summary
We have shown you how the nutrients in your diet can cause dry and rough skin, and what foods you eat have been linked to the cause of your skin problems.
This article focused on how nutrients work, but if you want to know what foods and how much to eat are good for improving dry skin, please see the related articles below.
