Acne Diet Development 101
Oct 17th, 2009 by Reading and Writing
An acne diet is certainly an appealing idea. Hasn’t everybody heard that chocolate will give you pimples? Everybody has. As a result, it doesn’t really sound that strange that you are what you eat.
Nevertheless, a good acne diet is not easy to develop. This type of diet is highly personal since is is based on each individual’s response to foods. Progress, for the most part, will be trial and error. Monitor your skin closely. Write down all changes. You might even try taking pictures with your cameral a few times a week. At the time your skin clears stick the diet plan you were following.
The following are some easy guidelines to help get you started on an acne diet:
* You need to increase your protein - Some dermatologists believe that protein is associated with clearer skin. This is because protein contains an enzyme that limits the production of oil. Oily skin has always been susceptible to breakouts.
* 2. Avoid carbohydrates - Do not take all carbs out of your diet. However you should keep them around 40 percent of your diet. This is because compounds in carbohydrates can stimulate oil production. This is the reason that junk food has the reputation that it causes acne. Actually, though, junk food is just high in carbs.
* Green tea is a must - If you can, drink real green tea. Brewing the green tea is the best way to drink it. However, if you really don’t like it, then try the natural green tea drinks. Green tea will restrain the production of androgen. Breakouts have been known to be caused by a hormone called androgen.
* You must restrict the amount of salt you take in - Most salt contains iodine. This is the reason we usually call table salt “iodized salt.” For some with acne, iodine an cause major inflammation.
You must always be careful of what you eat and put on your face. If you have acne you are already aware of what ingredients are in your facial products. Those who are prone to acne should look for oil free moisturizers. These are least likely to cause a breakout. If you wear makeup, then consider investing in mineral makeup. If you want to enhance your acne diet and reduce breakouts, you may want to try mineral makeup.
