The type of food that provides excellent nutrition for dry skin is, based on my personal experiences and research, that of a lower protein with plenty of fruits and vegetables diet.
After reading up on many medical journals, magazines and searching on the internet for various dry skin care tips and nutrition advice for dry skin, I switched to a lower protein intake, with the aim of improving my skin texture.
Here's a list of food that works for my dry skin.
Broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, cauliflower
Toufu, beans
Oily fish sucha as salmon and mackerel ( I love fish! )
Garlic, onions, eggs, asparagus
Oranges, strawberries
Water, and plenty of them
Wholemeal breads
Seeds and nuts
And here's a list of things that I avoid (Bad for dry skin).
Fried foods
Processed vegetable oils
Sugar, caffeine, tea, soft drinks
Dairy produce such as milk and cheese
Smoking
Within weeks of making more effort to eat more greens and fruits, my dry skin has clear up significantly. Drinking more water also helps. For starters, I suggest you start writing down the meal you have taken, say over a week.
From there you'll start to see your meal intake pattern. Make use of the list to make healthier choices for yourself, adopt the right dry skin diet and choose only food that will not worsen your dry skin