The Salty Snacks Derms Say No One Should Be Eating Anymore Because They Lead To Wrinkles

While aging, wrinkling skin is normal and inevitable for many with time, there are some salty foods out there that are often linked to premature aging and sagging skin. We checked in with dermatologists, doctors and other skincare experts to learn more about two specific salty foods— potato chips and processed meats— and their negative effects (if eaten often) when it comes to your skin health. Read on for tips and insight from clinical dermatologist Dr. Enrizza P. Factor, and Dr. Simran Sethi, MD, skincare expert and CEO and founder of RenewMD Beauty & Wellness.

Healthier Alternatives

To prioritize your skin health, Factor recommends consuming foods “rich in antioxidants and anti-inflammatory properties.” Whole grains, she notes, such as “wheat bread, brown rice, barley, millet, oatmeal and quinoa” all lead to “healthy skin.” She also suggests adding more “beans and legumes” to your skin-healthy diet, including “black beans, navy beans, chickpeas, kidney beans, peas and lentils.” Strawberries, red peppers, and grapefruit are “all other great vitamin C sources,” she says, and that “leafy greens” such as spinach are rich in vitamin A, “which is an antioxidant and promotes healthy skin cell turnover.” Sethi concurs, and concludes that drinking at least “10 8 oz glasses of water” and of course, “limiting consumption of salty foods to once a week or less” is the best way to achieve healthier-looking skin at any age.