Can Your Diet Clear Up Acne Breakouts?

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Can Your Diet Clear Up Acne Breakouts?

Copyright 2006 Tony Buel

Conventional wisdom used to say that your diet (eating

chocolate or greasy foods) would result in an unwanted acne

breakout. Later skin professionals and dermatologists

learned that there is no proven scientific connection

between acne and food. But does what you eat really have a

direct influence on the status of your face?

The answer is 'no', a bad food diet does not 'directly'

cause an acne breakout. But, as most doctors will tell you,

what you choose to put in your body will have a definite

effect on your health, including your skin health.

Excessive caffeine, sugary foods, and greasy, fatty snacks

will all have a negative effect on our overall health. And

if your skin is particularly susceptible to acne,

maintaining a poor diet will definitely not help the

situation. A bad food diet can therefore have an 'indirect'

effect!

Choosing foods that are high in sugar, fat content, and

refined carbohydrates can all be damaging to your skin

health. Studies have shown that too much sugar and refined

carbohydrates in your diet can lead to a surge in insulin.

This can create the condition known as IGF-1, where an

increase in insulin creates the over-production of male

hormones. And excessive male hormones can produce an excess

of sebum, the greasy stuff that can clog your pores,

attract bacteria, and create an environment conducive to

acne! IGF-1 is also believed to cause keratinocytes to

multiply, which can wreak havoc on skin.

Saturated fats are the bad guys of the food world. Doctors

have been warning of the health consequences of consuming

trans fats and saturated fats. The negative consequences of

saturated fats on the body are a weakening the immune

system, promoting inflammation, and for those prone to acne

breakouts, raising the skin's oil production level. Keep

your body healthy and filled with good health-promoting

nutrients for the best complexion possible. You should

strive to reduce saturated fats -they will certainly not

help you in your battle against acne.

But all oils are not bad. There are also good oils which

are actually conducive to healthy skin. In fact, certain

oils are absolutely essential. These essential fatty acids

reduce inflammation and help promote healthy skin, What

oils should you add to your regular diet? Fish Oil, olive

oil, and flax oil are all good oils that should become a

part of your diet. Fish oil and flax oil in particular are

recommended for maintaining a glowing complexion.

What about vitamins and minerals? You should maintain a

steady intake of vitamins and minerals to promote a healthy

skin-enriching diet. Vitamin A is paramount for promoting

healthy skin. Vitamin A is found in abundance in avocados

and carrots. Vitamin B-6, Vitamin C, and Zinc are other

important nutrients for promoting a good complexion. An

easy way to ensure that you're getting all the vitamins and

minerals you need to help fight acne is to eat a diet rich

in vegetables, fruits, and essential fatty acids.

One of the lesser-considered aspects of the food and acne

debate is the role that food allergies play in promoting

acne. Some people experience severe cases of acne even if

they lead a very healthy diet and have never suffered from

severe acne before. The cause could be a food allergy of

some kind.

Common causes of food allergies include excess sugar, dairy

products, and certain refined flours and grains. Avoid

foods rich in iodine, which have been linked to acne in the

past. If you consume iodized salt, make the switch to sea

salt. Iodine-rich foods may include salt, liver, cheese,

crabs, shellfish, clams, and kelp products. If you find

dairy products exacerbate your acne, consider switching to

soy or rice milk and cheese products.

Whether certain foods cause an acne or whether these foods

are just one of many contributing factors is an ongoing

debate. Much has been learned and much more has yet to be

learned. Add to this the fact that one individual may be

affected by a certain food and another not at all and you

quickly learn there is no single answer, no magic bullet

that will work for everyone. But hopefully this information

will help you determine what works for you!

About the Author:

Tony Buel is the main author of

http://www.AcneTreatment-101.com