subject: How Does Your Diet Affect Your Skin Condition? [print this page] I have had a few pimples and acne since I was a teenager, and my face never cleared ever since. I would not say that I can be called as a "pimple-face," but at least I would always have at least one all the days of my life. I am in my mid-30s now; but even after several regimens that I assume would work, changing from one treatment type to another, one would work temporarily; however, I will again experience the breakouts in my skin just after a week or two. What I did not change though all these years is the type of food I eat. Could this be causing all these?
I have a friend who I have not seen for quite a while. We both had oily skin and love to eat. For the longest time, we had the same acne problem and that whether it is one or more than that, it never left us. Or should I say, it never left me. We got together a week ago, and to my surprise, she had a very clear, even-toned, glowing skin. I could not help but notice it, and mentioned how good her skin looks. She did not keep it a secret, and said that she just worked on a combination of low-carbohydrate and low sugar diets based on researches made on the internet. With her as a testimonial to obtaining clear smooth and glowing skin, I had to do some research on my own.
There are no concrete researches made that there is a direct relationship between diet and acne; however, some explanations do make sense to switch to a better and well-balanced diet:
-Eating fried and dairy food, coffee or other processed food forms mucoid plaque. Mucoid plaque is being used by various bacteria including Candida, that consumes sugars from the food you eat, then leads to a chemical reaction causal to various allergic reactions to show on the skin.
-Digesting pure carbohydrates and sugar can lead to an insulin rush that causes excessive androgens. This forms acne.
-Drinking soda and instant juice drinks have more sugar than needed to increase flavor. Drinking plenty of water than soda or instant juice drinks will cleanse the body and hydrate the skin.
As mentioned, there is no concrete or proven research stating that there is indeed a direct relationship between diet and acne; but apparently, with the effects of each type of food to our body, it is quite obvious that there is a direct effect. It does not take overnight though, and I may need to shed off all the accumulated fat, sugar and other unwanted processed debris taken in the past decade or so. I may even choose to learn more and take some courses on nutrition, which can prove useful from health perspective to even a social and business one. But now I know that this is the way to go - Better food choice equates to better health and a pretty face. It's not only with the way we feel, but it will radiate with how we look as well.
