5 Foods To Avoid If You Have Extremely Dry Skin

Large consumption of caffeine restricts the fluid flow to your skin by constricting the blood vessels. One area that is majorly affected by this is your eye area. This problem worsens when you consume coffee first thing in the morning on an empty stomach. Limit your coffee intake to one cup a day and notice if that reduces the dryness.

Too much sugar is not good for anyone, irrespective of their skin type. High levels of sugar in the bloodstream weakens collagen which is necessary to maintain skin elasticity. Avoid food that contain high levels of sugar. If you have a sweet tooth, opt for honey which is a safer and healthier alternative.

Besides sugar, consuming excessive salt is unhealthy for the skin too. It extracts more fluid out of the body, thus leaving your skin dehydrated. If you end up eating foods high in salt such as French fries or potato chips, make sure you balance it out by drinking lots of water.

White rice, bread and pasta are high in refined carbs which have the same effect of your body as excessive sugar. It wreaks havoc in the bloodstream and damages the natural collagen, causing dryness, wrinkles and premature ageing.

You've noticed how frequently you have to visit the washroom after a few pints of beer? That's because alcohol is a diuretic — it draws liquid out of your body. This leads to dehydration and dryness which can also lead to wrinkles and fine lines.