Foods That Cause Acne
There are few reasons why food can trigger an acne outbreak. First, acne often results from having oily skin with clogged pores.
Certain foods (like fats and sugars) can be responsible for increasing the production of sebum in your skin (that's the pussy stuff that sometimes comes out of your pimples). The oil in food that you eat will increase oil levels in your skin and will block your pores from allowing the sebum to naturally vent out.
Second,
food (like those containing caffeine) can trigger stress and hormone levels, which can also cause breakouts.
Third, lack of sleep or a vitamin deficiency can cause acne (you can easily take care of the sleeping factor by taking some sleeping pills ).
The fourth way food can trigger acne is through an allergic reaction. Many people will never learn that they have an allergy and will continue to treat very stubborn acne forever. If you suspect you may have an allergy, simply cut out any allergenic food and then slowly reintroduce them until you pinpoint which is the culprit.
Here's a general list of foods that you may want to avoid:
1. Fats and oils - In general these foods are not good for the inside of you body as well as the outside. Replace fatty foods with healthy low fat options and you'll help not just your face but your whole body.
2. Caffeine - Caffeine can be harmful to your skin for two reasons: One, it triggers adrenalin which can trigger stress hormones which can affect your health and your skin. Second, sleep is important to preserve smooth skin, and caffeine can disturb healthy sleep patterns.
3. Refined carbohydrates and sugars - These basically lack nutrients and require large amounts of enzymes and vitamins to digest them. Overeating refined carbs can actually lead to a vitamin deficiency, which can trigger acne.
4. Processed foods - Processed foods are hard to digest, which can lead to an allergic reaction and inflammation, which can lead to acne.
5. Dairy products - Dairy products contain fat, which can increase oil reserves on your skin. Also, cow hormones are converted to DHT in your body, which is responsible for boosting sebum production. And lastly, because milk is a common allergen, if you've got bad acne, you should avoid it.
