ACNE, HOW TO GET RID OF IT: DIET

Is it true that acne and diet go hand in hand? During adolescence, we cannot avoid its appearance, especially due to the hormonal changes it entails, which, in most cases, are related to increasingly oily skin. However, having a healthy diet both in adolescence and adulthood can reduce acne.

The toxins contained in processed foods can accumulate in our bodies and cause acne breakouts. Sweets, chocolates, or sweetened drinks, for example, should be banished, and that is something we have known for a long time.

Currently, and after several scientific studies, there are two types of food that are related to this skin condition. We are sure that after reading this, you will have a much clearer understanding.

Animal milk contains hormones, androgens, and estrogens, some of which are produced in the mammary gland during lactation and are direct suppressors of sebaceous gland function. In general, it is not the macronutrients in milk that cause acne, but rather the entire process to which a cow is subjected and the subsequent processing of dairy products that can cause acne breakouts.

To avoid acne, you should try to reduce the consumption of high glycemic index foods. These are foods that cause our blood glucose levels to rise. Does that mean we have to stop eating everything? Not necessarily. We believe it is important for you to know which foods have a high glycemic index and are related to acne.

• White sugar, honey, sucrose…
• Refined flours like those in white bread
• Sweets and pastries
• White rice
• Boiled potatoes
• Some fruits like banana, pineapple….

The debate is open here, but... we have good news for chocolate lovers! Cocoa itself does not cause acne, but the dairy products that sometimes make up chocolate do. Therefore, 100% pure chocolate should not cause you problems, especially if it has no sugar.

This topic could lead to another post, but, as you know, our philosophy is that the skin is a mirror of emotions. Therefore, being stressed, worrying excessively about an issue, or going through a delicate situation usually affects our skin, each person in a different way, and for many, it manifests through acne. On the other hand, getting proper rest and enough sleep is essential for radiant skin. When this does not happen, breakouts can appear.

Often, people who suffer from acne and notice that their skin is very oily believe that they should not use any type of cream. Wrong! What is important is to know what type of cream is best suited for someone with acne.

If you are already on dermatological treatment, you should follow the specialist's advice, but if the acne is not very severe, you should choose a cream for oily skin. Not just any cream will do; you should opt for a natural cream because certain substances can make the skin oily and clog pores, leading to acne.

Therefore, a diet that eliminates the substances we mentioned, getting proper rest, being aware of how we are feeling internally, and getting rid of cosmetics with toxic substances will be the first steps to eliminating acne.