We know that different foods can have different effects on different people. There might have been a time when you repeatedly doubted whether sugary desserts worsen your acne breakouts. If that is the case then maybe they really do!
If you want to get rid of acne then you must look at your body as a whole. An unhealthy body can’t support a healthy skin. Your skin glows and remains blemish-free only when your body is free of toxins.
Your diet directly influences your hormones and inflammation in your body. Dairy, sugar and processed food tops the list of acne promoting food. This is because all these foods increase free radicals in your body, increase insulin levels and aggravate hormonal imbalance.
Foods that Benefit Acne Prone Skin
- Oily fish, such as tuna, mackerel and salmon.
- Organic pastured eggs.
- Soybeans and soy products, such as tofu.
- Leafy greens such as spinach and fenugreek.
- Grass-fed meat and organic poultry.
- Nuts, such as walnuts and almonds.
- Seeds such as flaxseeds, pumpkin seeds, chia seeds.
Foods that Aggravate Acne Prone Skin
- Sugary food like sodas, tetra pack juices, honey, desserts, chocolate.
- Dairy Products such as milk, yogurt, cheese, whey protein.
- Fast Food such as burger, pizza, noodles.
- Greasy Food such as fries, chips, bhature, puris.
- Refined Grains such as maida, flour.
Plan to change your diet as a lifestyle modification in order to have a healthy and glowing skin. Don’t make temporary dietary changes which you will give up once your acne reduces.
If your acne persists even after making these changes, consider talking to your dermatologist about diagnostic tests for hormonal imbalance and medical acne treatment.
