How can I treat dry skin through what I eat?

Answer 1

i dont know about what you can eat, but drinking lots of water will help a bit.

Answer 2

Unfortunately, dry skin can be a symptom of many disorders, including poor function of the thyroid, poor absorbtion of nutrients because of bowel malfunction, or because of certain medications.

One of the most important dietary deficiencies that shows up in the skin is "Vitamin F" or essential fatty acids that cannot be made by the body. The most essential of these is linoleic acid. Ten to 20 percent of total calorie intake should be "Vitamin F."

Fortified flax seed oil is rich in omega-3 fatty acids, plus several important minerals. Mix into any fruit or vegetable juice; make into salad dressing; add to hot breakfast cereal after cooking.

Cold water fish is rich in linoleic acid: salmon, mackerel, herring, sardines.

Evening Primrose Oil contains the highest amount of vital gamma-linoleic acid (GLA) of any food substance. It is available in liquid or soft gel caps. Black Current Oil is a close runner-up and may be a little less expensive.

Avoid heated and hydrogenated oils because their natural linoleic acid content has been converted to trans-fatty acids.

Answer 3

Eat foods that has Omega 3's in it. Oats, Honey and Milk meals. They all have great moisturizing properties for the skin

Answer 4

Essential fatty acids, like flax oil, Vit A in cod liver oil, B Complex vitamins in whole grains and leafy greens, and adequate hydration are at the top of the list.

Here is an informative link:

http://www.beautybynature.net/Information_Pages/DietforDrySkin.htm

http://1stholistic.com/Beauty/beauty_diet.htm

Answer 5

I have really dry skin and I have found that taking vitamin A supplements and keeping hydrated have really helped.

Answer 6

Omega 3 fatty acids will help so much! You can add flaxseed to your diet also eating alot of Salmon. You can also take salmon oil and flaxseed oil supplements.

Answer 7

increase consumption of foods containing folic acid and omega 3 fatty acid. this may help dry skin as well as reduce inflammation.

Answer 8

increase your intake of water, eat more fruits. in fact to jolt your body towars moist skin go on a fruit and water fast for a week and see your skin glow and moisten up

Answer 9

don't drink anything with caffeine in it and stay away from sweets and salty foods eat a lot of veggies and fruits that will help good luck