A doctor has revealed that a common food item may be causing damage to our skin. Dr Raj Arora, known for her practical online health tips, recently shared a TikTok video focusing on skincare.
She outlined five budget-friendly methods to improve skin quality, including eliminating a specific component from your diet. To achieve radiant skin, Dr Arora emphasizes the importance of a healthy lifestyle.
Quitting smoking is essential, as it can speed up skin ageing and lead to fine lines and wrinkles. Adequate sleep is also crucial, according to Dr Arora, as it allows the skin to regenerate and prevents wrinkles and dark circles, reports the Express.
Dr Arora cautioned: “Avoid dramatic weight loss. We’re seeing dramatic weight loss, and what we’re seeing is, lots of fine lines and sagging of the skin as we also lose fat in the face.
“This can result in accelerated ageing. It’s very, very difficult to treat this actually. If you’re trying to lose weight, try and go slow and steady. Number four, try to avoid processed foods or additives like added sugar.
“High levels of refined sugars can not only increase inflammation in the skin, trigger things like acne, but it can also give you premature ageing through the process of glycation – the process of weakening your collagen and elasten and causing more fine lines and wrinkles.
“Include fibre into your diet. Studies have shown that increasing your fibre can actually help with collagen production in the skin. Fibre-rich fruits and vegetables contain vitamins and minerals that actually help to upregulate your collagen, therefore giving you bouncier, healthier-looking skin.”
Dr Arora emphasised the importance of regular application of sun protection cream. She advises using a minimum of SPF 50 for the best defence against damaging UV rays.
Our skin suffers when we consume too many processed foods, which can lead to inflammation, hormonal imbalances, and nutritional deficits. Diets heavy in processed snacks, ready meals, and refined carbohydrates can worsen skin conditions.
Persistent low-level inflammation and exacerbation of skin problems such as acne are among the negative outcomes that can result from such eating habits over time.