Acne Free Diet
Through much research of people who have acne and those who have beaten acne, a common theme has arisen regarding diet; certain foods aggravate acne, however, those foods vary from person to person. While we are not recommending that you completely eliminate any of these foods from your diet, we do suggest that you minimize your intake of the below mentioned foods and also watch for signs of which foods in particular cause you to break out. Remember, it takes between 1 - 4 days for acne to form so food you ate a few days ago could cause a breakout today.
Probiotics
Some experts seem to feel that supplementation with Probiotics can help reduce the effects of certain foods on your skin. Probiotics are dietary supplements that contain potentially beneficial bacteria or yeasts. Probiotics can be found at Natural Supplement stores. The only skin care company that we know that offers Probiotics with the sole purpose of clearing acne is Exposed. That product can be found on their Products page at exposedskincare.com.
The following foods can help produce healthy vibrant skin:
Water
Fiber
Quality Protein
Quality Oil (Olive Oil)
Green Leafy Vegetables
Spinach, Broccoli, Kale
Healthy Fruits and Nuts
Blueberries, Almonds
The following list of foods can aggravate acne:
Sugars and Sugary Foods
White Flour/Bread
Dark Colas
Acidic Foods
Uncooked Mushrooms
Dairy
Iodine (shellfish)
Caffeine
Vinegar
Hydrogenated Oils
Alcohol
Molded Foods like Bleu Cheese
**Before changing your diet, please consult your physician for any diet needs or restrictions you may have.
Summary
If you are able to follow these basic lifestyle and diet guidelines, coupled with an effective topical regimen, we are confident that your skin will begin to look and feel better within 2-3 weeks. We understand how frustrating and difficult acne can be and hope that the information provided will assist you in obtaining clear skin!
