The 50-year-old fashion designer said she suffered from a painful skin condition at the height of her fame with the band Space Grill and still adheres to a strict set of rules to control it, according to the Daily Mail website.
According to her former football star husband David BeckhamFor the past 25 years, I have eaten the same meal: grilled fish and steamed vegetables.
But dermatologists stress that while a nutritious, balanced diet is important to maintain healthy skin, a diet restricted to specific types of foods does not help.
said Thivi Maruthapu, a consultant Skin diseases Nutritionist and spokeswoman for the British Skin Foundation: “There is no need to follow a strict diet limited to fish and vegetables only to have radiant skin. In fact, it can have negative effects on our health in the long term.”
Maruthapu added that while getting adequate vitamins and proteins from the diet can help enhance skin glow and clarity, it will not necessarily cure acne.
According to the British Association of Dermatology (BAD), there is not enough research to prove the relationship between diet and acne.
However, the FDA says there is compelling evidence that sugary foods may increase oil production in the skin, which may trap bacteria, leading to young love.
Harley Street dermatologist Justine Cloke, MD, told Mail Online: ‘Eating too many sugary foods and refined carbohydrates, such as white bread, white rice and white pasta, may be linked to worsening acne, but there is no one-size-fits-all solution.’
“Nutrient-dense diets that include plenty of whole grains, healthy fats, fruits and vegetables support skin health more consistently than eliminating certain foods,” she added.
Acne is a very common skin condition that usually begins at puberty, and is caused by a combination of factors including hormonal fluctuations that affect the amount of oil produced by the glands under the skin, certain medications, and certain skin products.
Treatments consist of topical treatments to dry out the pimples, and oral antibiotics to kill the bacteria causing acne
Oral birth control pills can help stabilize the release of acne-causing hormones.
In addition to her “disciplined” diet, Victoria also uses a £2,000 light therapy device on her face for 30 minutes every morning.
Cloke explained that spending £2,000 on a device with “uncertain results” is not realistic for most people. Instead, Dr Cloke urged people with acne to seek support from a dermatologist.
“A tailored treatment plan, including evidence-based prescriptions, lifestyle interventions and skin care, provides better and longer-lasting results for most people,” she added.
