Creating an Acne Diet that Works for You

September 6th, 2009 |

Author: elhb

Many people could benefit from an acne diet. Hasn’t everybody heard that chocolate will give you pimples? We almost all have. So it doesn’t seem so crazy that by watching what you eat could prevent a break out.

Although creating a good acne diet can be very hard. Being based on your body’s responses to certain foods makes it very personal. There are guidelines, but each individual’s progress will mostly be trial and error. Observe and make note of any changes in your skin. Write down all changes. You could even take pictures a few times a week. When your skin clears, continue on the diet you were on at the time.

Here are some guidelines to get you started on an acne diet:

* 1. Increase your protein intake - Some dermatologists believe that protein is correlated with cleared skin. This is because protein contains an enzyme that limits the production of oil. Oily skin is very vulnerable to breakouts.

* Keep away from carbohydrates - Its not necessary to cut out all carbohydrates. But you should try to limit your intake so that they are about 40 percent of your diet. This is because carbohydrates have compounds in them that can stimulate oil production. This is the reason that junk food has the reputation that it causes acne. In reality, junk food is high in carbs.

* 3. Drink green tea - If you can, drink real green tea. The best kind of green tea is the kind you brew yourself. However, if you can’t stand the stuff, then natural green tea drinks will do. Green tea will limit the creation of androgen. Breakouts can be caused by the hormone called androgen.

* You must restrict the amount of salt you take in - Salt usually contains iodine. This is the reason why you hear table salt called “iodized salt.” For some people with acne, iodine can be a major inflammatory agent.

In addition to watching your diet, you should carefully watch what you put on your face. You should know what ingredients are in your beauty products if you have acne. Natural and organic skin care lines are the best acne prone skin. These are the least likely to irritate your skin. Consider switching over to mineral makeup. By using mineral makeup you may actually ease acne problems and increase the results of your acne diet.