FOODS THAT MAKE YOUR FACE SHINE BRIGHT LIKE A DIAMOND (BUT IN A BAD WAY)

By now, almost every skin aficionado knows the effect certain foods have on your skin. But not many know exactly which types of food cause your skin to freak out and become an oily, shiny mess.

Ahead, the breakdown on what foods to avoid and which to eat to attain glowy (not greasy) skin.

For those prone to oily skin, seek to avoid high glycemic index foods and refined carbs not limited to white bread, white pasta, pretzels, dried fruit, cold cereal, and other processed 'boxed' foods. Basically, high glycemic index foods trigger a cascade of hormonal signals that include elevation of IGF-1 (insulin-like growth factor 1). This cascade of signals ultimately triggers inflammation and excessive sebum production in the skin. Dairy, especially, contains hormones that can lead to inflammation and toxins that promote oily skin. Be sure to avoid fats such as fried or cooked oils, vegetable oils, excessive loads of animal fats--as these foods tax the liver and have skin-damaging effects.

Of course, achieving glowy skin is achievable.

Opt for the opposite of the aforementioned high glycemic foods. Studies show that when you replace these foods with low glycemic index alternatives; in turn, it actually decreases the size of the sebaceous glands, thereby producing less oil and less acne.

Go for salads consisting of green, leafy vegetables. Consume foods with 'beauty' fats such as chia seeds, walnuts, sesame seeds, hemp or flax seeds--all of which contain omega-3 fatty acids. Add these as toppings to your green, leafy salads to ease digestion. Cucumbers are high in enzyme-charged water, B-vitamins, nutrients and electrolytes to build skin radiance from within. The naturally filtered, enzyme-rich water in cucumbers makes them an excellent hydrator that has a natural cooling effect on the skin.

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