Has your vegan diet made your skin dry? Try these plant-based sources for smoother skin

Do vegetarian and vegan diets cause dry skin?

In my practice, I have noticed that many vegan patients tend to have dry skin. While more research is needed to confirm a link between non-meat diets and dry skin or eczema, the connection makes sense. Fatty acids play a vital role in keeping your skin hydrated, and vegan and vegetarian diets typically contain fewer fats and cholesterol than omnivorous diets.

This doesn’t mean that you need to start eating meat, though. Here’s what you need to know about fatty acids and your skin and how you can add more of these nutrients to your plant-based diet.

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