Since Alicia Keys decided to stop applying makeup, her natural skin makes more than one dream.
Proud of her new minimalist beauty routine, the American singer had indeed revealed in an interview with the English edition of
ELLE
magazine
her secret to avoid imperfections: stop consuming dairy products.
Far from being a fad of the Hollywood gratin, the
“dairy-free”
diet is
gaining
more and more followers.
To the point of becoming a
sine qua non
to have glowing skin? In any case, more and more dermatologists and nutritionists are recognizing the impact of diet on the skin. Three specialists review the links between food and acne, wrinkles and a blurred complexion, and list the foods that can ruin all the efforts of a beautiful skin routine.
"The skin is the mirror of the state of health of the organism", explains Doctor Anne Le Pillouer-Prost, dermatologist in Marseille. According to her, “there are many foods to avoid to fight skin diseases like acne or eczema, or to stop to also improve the radiance of the complexion and reduce cellulite at the same time. Starting with corn and wheat, even whole wheat, sweet foods, oils refined at high temperature as well as industrial food products, alcohol and in particular beer ”, lists the specialist. To put it simply, "anything that is too" white "in particular, such as white flour, sugar, salt, margarine, is bad for the skin," she adds. In addition, “so-called acidic foods that disrupt the acid-base balance, such as cooked meats,cheese and parmesan in particular can play a harmful role ”.
A pimple after too much candy
But why do these foods have an impact on the condition of the skin?
Nadine Pomarède, dermatologist in Paris (1), explains that “in practice, the nutrients ingested during meals are transported by the blood system to the vessels of the dermis and then diffused into the epidermis.
".
A pimple on the tip of his nose after an excess of candy?
Nothing abnormal, according to the expert.
“Foods high in fast sugars quickly increase the concentration of sugars in the blood, which raises insulin levels and stimulates the production of sebum, which cannot be evacuated properly and accumulates.
So this is where blackheads and microcysts form.
"
Regarding acne, according to Anne Le Pillouer-Prost, animal dairy products, which are pro-inflammatory, should also be avoided.
"It is therefore necessary to limit its consumption, for three months, in order to see the effects of a better regulation of the cell membrane", advises the practitioner.
The skin, a sort of liver
We must give up cold meats, red meat and alcohol
According to Angèle Ferreux-Maeght, a young organic and detox catering chef, who delights the whole of Paris with his vegetarian cuisine (2), dairy products are indeed not recommended. “Better to replace them with vegetable milks or possibly, for the most addicted, with fresh goat cheese, which is more digestible. And whether we want to reduce blemishes, fight acne, skin aging and wrinkles, the prescription is similar. "You have to understand that the skin is directly linked to the liver, a bit like a 'second organ', so when the latter is overloaded with toxins, it is the skin which eliminates the accumulated toxins", sums up the founder of La Guinguette d 'Angèle, fond of naturopathy. According to her, “to avoid redness and dilated pores, you have to give up cold meats, red meat and alcohol. "
And gluten, held responsible for all current ills?
"Old flours such as spelled as well as oats or barley are reputed to be more digestible than so-called" modern "gluten, often responsible for recurring" pumping ", resulting from its indigestible appearance", explains Angèle Ferreux. -Maeght.
False friends are therefore legion: “White pasta and pizzas are to be avoided in particular.
As a general rule, industrial products, filled with preservatives, sugars and bad fats are to be avoided, in favor of a homemade diet.
»To cook rather than to eat?
So this is one of the avenues to explore to sport a
glowy
complexion and a radiant complexion.
On the menu: spinach, fatty fish, blueberries ... and cocoa
Fortunately, on the contrary, there are a multitude of foods to favor to heal your skin. In order to fight against the appearance of wrinkles, Dr. Nadine Pomarède advises to bet on fruits and vegetables, of course, with a special mention for spinach, broccoli and cabbage. Green tea, Périgord porcini mushrooms, fatty fish and eggs are also on the menu. And for the radiance of the skin, apples, mangoes, and red berries such as blueberries, blackcurrants and blackberries are precious allies. The good news ? Chocolate, often considered responsible for the appearance of pimples, is not necessarily bad according to Angèle Ferreux-Maeght. “Milk chocolate can be harmful, but we can happily allow ourselves to use raw cocoa in small quantities! "
(1) Nadine Pomarède is the author of Mon cahier beautyfood.
(2) La Guingette d'Angèle, take-away sale, 34 rue Coquillière, 75001 Paris.
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