Is Dairy Bad For Your Skin

October 27, 2017

Why is Dairy Bad For Skin?

Lots of acne sufferers want to know what specific foods and lifestyle choices might be impacting their skin. Unfortunately, dairy is one that is on the list of foods that may be harmful to skin…The reason why? Well, dairy isn’t even dairy anymore - it’s pretty much a synthetic copy, cows producing dairy are fed antibiotics and hormones that spike insulin in your body and cause those dreaded breakouts!

 

How Does Milk Make You Breakout?

Hormones found in dairy products, especially non-organic sources, disrupt your own hormonal balance. Consuming milk can actually increase the oil producing hormone that can lead to breakouts. A lot of the cows used to create milk are actually pregnant cows, adding progesterone to the mix. The combination of insulin and progesterone increase inflammation, which leads to all types of illnesses and ailments including acne, aging and dull blotchy skin.

 

Is Lactose Problematic to Skin?

Lactose is one of the two components of dairy that creates an issue for skin, the other component is a protein called casein - together lactose and casein create digestive issues that prevent your body from breaking down the good, healthy nutrients you get from other food sources. They also create gas and bloating - NOT COOL.

 

Are There Alternatives to Milk That Are Better for Skin?

One of the concerns with eliminating dairy is not getting enough calcium. Thus, one of our favorite alternatives is vegan, healthy for you and loaded with calcium , without the hormones- Almond Milk!

 

Giving Up Dairy for Better Skin

The clients I know with the most beautiful skin use all natural, pure skin care products, practice a healthy lifestyle by eating wholesome, nutritious food, staying active and yes...avoiding dairy! If you’re suffering from skin issues and want to try eliminating dairy, understand that you can’t just try giving it up for a day or two to see the difference, sometimes 30-60 or even 120 days might be needed to really start to see the difference, but having alternatives like almond milk and other non-dairy foods should make the process a lot easier and remember that you are not just improving your skin - you’re improving your overall health and well-being by reducing inflammation and hormonal imbalances. 

 

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