Eating spicy food has become a must-have for many women's gatherings and a new favorite for stress relief. Mildly spicy, single-sided spicy, double-sided spicy, and the ultimate is the "insanely spicy." Insanely spicy is probably a realm of its own in the world of spiciness. However, experts from the Department of Dermatology at the Air Force General Hospital point out that if you get addicted to spicy food, sensitivity and dryness may have already visited your skin.
1. Eating spicy food causes more skin sensitivity
In China, 36% of people consider themselves to have sensitive skin. But do you know which province has the highest proportion of people with sensitive skin? According to experts from the Department of Dermatology at the Air Force General Hospital, an expert once conducted a test on sensitive skin in Sichuan and discovered some facts: the proportion of people with sensitive skin in the Sichuan region is relatively high compared to other regions in China. Experts believe this is closely related to Sichuan people's love for spicy food, because chili peppers contain capsaicin, and excessive intake can trigger skin sensitivity.
2. Eating spicy food makes the skin drier
A study from Singapore showed that in a spice processing plant, 26% of workers felt a burning and dry sensation on their skin. This is because the chili or pepper they grind releases capsaicin, which reduces the water content in the skin's stratum corneum. Applying slimming products containing chili pepper ingredients, you can also feel the effect of capsaicin on controlling moisture, which is naturally good for dealing with swollen calves, but for dry skin, it is absolutely a nightmare.
3. Eating spicy food is the arch-enemy of acne-prone skin
If you are struggling with acne, experts from the Department of Dermatology at the Air Force General Hospital recommend that you avoid spicy food. This is because in many cases, adult acne originates from internal damp-heat, and excessive consumption of spicy food can easily worsen this condition, leading to a further deterioration of acne. Although chili peppers can have a certain detoxifying effect, excessive intake can cause endocrine imbalance.
Experts point out that for the aforementioned issues of sensitive skin and acne-prone skin, there are different solutions. For example, people with sensitive skin can undergo Mesolift, a method that increases skin collagen and replenishes many nutrients lost due to aging, maintaining a youthful appearance. For acne-prone skin, problems can be addressed through treatments such as laser therapy, photorejuvenation, glycolic acid peels, and photodynamic therapy, thereby making the skin smoother.