How to Implement Your Own Acne Diet
Many people could benefit from an acne diet. After all, who has not heard the saying that chocolate gives you pimples? Everybody has. As a result, it does not seem so far-fetched that what you eat could prevent acne instead of cause it.
Nevertheless, a good acne diet is not easy to develop. It is highly personal and based on your body’s unique responses to food. There are rules to follow, but progress is usually by trial and error. Monitor your skin closely. Keep a journal. You could keep a photo journal. If and when your acne diminishes stick to the diet plan you are 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 associated with clearer skin. The reason for this belief is because protein has an enzyme that will limit the production of oils. Oily skin has always been susceptible to breakouts.
2. Avoid carbohydrates. Don’t cut yourself off completely. However you should keep them around 40 percent of your diet. This is because carbohydrates have compounds in them that can stimulate oil production. This is why so many people think that junk food causes acne. Actually, though, junk food is just high in carbs.
3. Green tea is a must. Real green tea is the best, try to drink it The kind of green tea that you brew is the best kind. You really may not like the real green tea so the natural green tea drinks will work Green tea will restrain the production of androgen. Breakouts can be caused by the hormone called androgen.
4. You must restrict the amount of salt you take in. Salt most always contains iodine. This is the reason we usually call table salt “iodized salt.” Of course for some people with acne, iodine can cause big breakouts.
You must watch your diet and what you put on your face. If you have acne you are probably already more aware than most people of the ingredients in your beauty products. You should only use moisturizers without oil and natural and organic skin care products. Products containing natural ingredients will least likely irritate your skin. Mineral makeups are a good investment, if you wear makeup. Many dermatologists believe that mineral makeup can actually alleviate acne problems and enhance the results of your acne diet.
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