Foods against greasiness and dryness of the skin

Whether on warmer days or on colder days, there are people who have the extremely oily or dry skin. In both cases, discomfort is present; after all, excess oil can lead to the appearance of acne and blackheads, and very dry skin can cause cracking and even peeling of the skin of the entire body.

Dermatologist Cristiano Távia Kahra explains that oily skin is one where there is excess sebum production by the sebaceous glands, either in the T zone (nose and forehead) or across the face. It usually starts in adolescence, in both sexes, but can start at a later stage, especially in women ?.

Already dry skin is "characterized by having normal amount of production of sebum, decreased or increased, but always accompanied by low water content in the body," he says.


The fact is: Depending on skin type, you need to take some daily care and consume certain types of foods to help in hydrating the body.

Oily skin

According to the dermatologist, there are foods that stimulate the production of the sebaceous gland. "Foods like cow's milk, sugar, alcohol, a diet rich in amino acids and fats, whether unsaturated, saturated or trans., Should be avoided," he says.

This does not mean that you should exclude them from the menu, just consume them less often. But to make sure your body has all the vitamins you need, you need to get advice from a nutritionist, who, combined with your dermatologist's analysis, can make an ideal menu for your skin.


Red fruits, such as strawberry, blackberry and raspberry, are rich in cyanidine and vitamin C. In addition to fighting skin aging, they control greasiness and prevent the formation of unwanted pimples. You can include them in the menu whether in the form of fruits, juices or even daily vitamins.

For those who are adept at wheat, good news: they are rich in zinc and vitamin E, and also help in preventing acne and blackheads. You can mix them with yogurt or throw them on top of fruits for breakfast.

The dermatologist suggests using at least twice a day specific soaps for oily skin. "I also recommend using the low alcohol tonic, which helps control grease, normalizes skin pH and removes impurities that the soap could not remove previously," he says.


The sunscreen is also important. "During the day, the use of sunscreen is mandatory and should be repeated whenever possible, or ideally every 2 hours," he says.

Overnight, Tavia recommends "using creams with substances such as salicylic acid, sulfur, benzoyl peroxide, tretinoin, adapalene and glycolic acid". Remember that the use of dermatological products should only be done with the recommendation of your doctor.

Dry skin

Regardless of skin type, experts recommend drinking 2 liters of water a day. In addition to hydrating the body, it causes the person to urinate more often, increasing the elimination of toxins.

According to the dermatologist, all foods have a percentage of water. • It is suggested to choose to consume foods with higher water content. It is appropriate to seek a diet rich and mixed in vegetables, fruits and fruits, respecting the ideal daily amount of carbohydrates, proteins and fats for each patient ?, comments.

Watermelon, pineapple, melon, pear, orange and lemon, for example, are suggestions of skin moisturizing foods. The dermatologist points out that the "nutritionist and the physician nutritionist are the appropriate professionals to guide and prepare an individualized menu and ideal for your purposes and needs."

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