Question
Hi there!
I have been dealing with eczema and dermatitis for a long time. On top of that, I also have a compulsive skin picking disorder (Dermatillomania). I really want to heal my skin, and I believe your products are the first step. I was also thinking that what I eat might also affect my skin.
Would you happen to know what foods are healthy or not healthy for your skin? I don’t have any allergies, but I am curious as to what foods would help heal and what foods I should avoid.
Also, if you can recommend any more of your products to help with my situation, I am happy to try them.
Thank you so very much for your help!
Answer
You’ll want to avoid highly inflammatory foods including, but not limited to…
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- Trans fats
- Sugar
- Refined grains (like those found in white bread)
- Milk (rather dairy in general)
- Cooking oils high in Omega-6
- Red & processed meats
- Soy (watch out for this one, because soy is a major ingredient in so many products on the shelves)
- Tropical fruits (Bananas, oranges, pineapples etc.)
On top of that, you may want to check and see if you have any food sensitivity. You can speak to your doctor/naturopath about being tested, or try the elimination approach, where you slowly add the more common sensitivities back into your diet.
Here’s a list of some of the more common sensitivities that have been linked to Eczema:
- additives (colours and flavours) including but not limited to…
- MSG
- ribonucleotide – #635 – E635 (names or numbers can be used on the label)
- disodium guanylate – #627 – E627
- disodium inosinate – #631 – E631
- monosodium glutamate or #621
- sulphite preservatives
- salicylates (present in most fruits and some vegetables)
- eggs
- wheat and gluten
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