“Only teenagers get acne” think again. Acne and skin break out can push into your adulthood or even show up for the first time in adulthood. Adult acne stems from many factors, including the production of sebum and keratin, clogged pores, and acne bacteria living on the skin.
Controversy surrounds the correlation between your diet and acne. However, research indicates your eating habits can bring forth the zits, so it’s best to take a look and see what your diet consists of instead of blaming it all on hormones.
Let’s Explore More Of These Foods. Shall We?
Dairy Products
Who doesn’t love a great slice of fancy cheese or delicious scoop of ice cream? Although the studies conducted mainly focussed on teenagers, other studies indicated adults who often enjoy a glass of milk are 4x more likely to experience acne.
Amino acids in cow milk cause your liver to produce an IGF-1 leading to acne formation. Additionally, milk increases your insulin levels, which could cause the acne to be more severe. Try switching to a lactate free milk, like almond, oat, or soy.
Processed Foods = Higher Potential For Acne
Foods with more refined carbohydrates tend to bring out acne episodes. They are foods like;
- Cereals
- Desserts made from white flour
- Bread
- Rice Noodles
- White Rice
- Pasta processed from white powder
- Soft drinks
- Artificial juices with sweeteners
- Cookies
- Crackers
How could we forget the chocolate?
While no studies prove these foods cause acne, their components might lead to a string of breakouts. For example, the sugar found in chocolate can cause acne reactions from the acne bacteria in the immune system. But not the cocoa itself.
Additionally, processed foods containing sugar with high levels of glycaemic cause cell reactions leading to a skin breakout.
Your blood sugar and insulin levels skyrocket from these foods, where the latter increases oils produced by your sebaceous gland. Your pores clog, causing pimples to sprout on your face.
Omega-6 And Omega-3 Fatty Acids In Your Food
A typical American diet contains large amounts of omega-6 fatty acids, increasing inflammation, and acne. For example, soy oils and corn are rich in omega-6 fats; while they may be tasty, they don’t do us any favors. Your body is pushed to an inflammatory situation when both omega-6 and omega-3 fats are imbalanced, which can be the cause of your acne.
Dietary Supplements
Supplements are a great source of vitamins you either lack in food or other underlying conditions. However, protein powders can be rich in amino acids leucine and glutamine.
They cause the skin cells to grow and divide rapidly contributing to acne formation. Also, the amino acids stimulate your body to produce more insulin into the blood, which has previously been linked to an acne eruption.
Your Diet Is Within Your Control.
By getting into a healthy meal plan, ensures you get essential vitamins in their natural form. For example, more fruits and vegetables help in hydrating your body, and water goes a long way in keeping your body hydrated and at optimal performance. We know it’s not always easy getting in those fruits and veggies, so try adding Opti-Greens 50 to your daily routine so that you can get all those essential nutrients to keep your skin happy and healthy.
