Skincare Tips, Acne

Skincare Tips – The Best and Worst Foods For Your Acne

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Here are some skincare tips about your acne.

SKINCARE TIPS – These are the best foods that help fight acne and the worst foods that are actually causing them.

The most common problem of most people of all ages is acne which is caused by several factors. Diet plays a role in having this kind of condition and the foods you eat can either cause or cure your skin condition. This condition could be mild or severe and this might affect their quality of life.

SEE: Acne-Prone Skin – Dos and Don’ts Of Treatment To Avoid Worsening

Skincare Tips, Acne
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There is no total cure for it but there is a wide range of effective treatments to get rid of this. And apart from this, diet and lifestyle changes can help reduce the symptoms and prevent breakouts.

And if you are planning to start an anti-acne diet, here’s a list of some of the best and worst foods:

  • Avoid foods with a high glycemic index (GI) and a high glycemic load (GL) such as:
    • breads like white bread and bagels
    • sweetened breakfast cereals those with corn flakes, puffed rice, and bran flakes
    • instant cereals
    • some fruits and vegetables like melons, pineapples, pumpkins, and potatoes
    • enriched pastas
    • short grain white rice
    • snack like pretzels, rice cakes, and popcorn
  • Avoid foods with dairy like milk, cheese, ice cream, and yogurt.
  • Chocolate may also worsen the condition because of the high amount of sugar it contains.
  • Oily and greasy food may also contribute to the development of yout acne.
  • It is best to consume foods high in fiber because of the fiber’s ability to control blood sugar.
  • Foods high in omega-3 fatty acids can also prevent acne and lower inflammation in the body.

According to an article from On Health, if your diet and other treatments cannot control your acne anymore, it should be time that you see a dermatologist to help you with your acne problem and reduce the risk of scarring.

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