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6 Popular Foods and Drinks That Might Be Drying Out Your Skin

Dry skin even though you regularly apply moisturizer?

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We know by now that we should moisturize constantly, drink enough water and try to eat well. This means your complexion should reflect that, right? Well, not always: Sometimes we eat or drink certain things that could actually be bad for our skin.

"Topical creams and lotions treat surface dryness well. I recommend using them every day, twice a day," says Dr. Michael Eidelman, medical director of Chelsea Skin and Laser. He also acknowledges that there are certain foods and beverages that can take moisture from it. "We want to achieve skin health by what we put on the body and what we put in the body," he explains.

He also advises keeping your blood sugar levels constant as it is the best thing for healthy, hydrated skin. "Processed sugars and carbohydrates will offset the glucose levels in the body and may affect hormone levels which can contribute to skin dryness," says Eidelman. Keep reading for a nifty guide to the food and drinks that could be drying out your skin.

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