Being on an acne diet is a very fascinating idea. After all, who has not heard the saying that chocolate gives you pimples? I believe we all have. So instead of causing a break out, you could prevent it by watching what you eat.

However, an acne diet can be hard to create for a large number of people. Its very personal because it has to be based on an individuals responses to food. Your advancement will mostly be by trial and error and not all by guidelines. Check your skin thoroughly every day. Write down all changes. You could even take pictures a few times a week. If and when your skin clears, stick to the diet that you were using at that time.

The following guidelines can help get you started on an acne diet:

1. Take in a lot more protein. Some dermatologists believe that protein is associated with clearer skin. They believe this because protein has an enzyme in it that limits oil production. Oily skin tends to be more prone to breakouts.

2. Avoid carbohydrates. Its not necessary to cut out all carbohydrates. However you should keep them around 40 percent of your diet. Carbohydrates contain compounds that stimulate oil production. This is why junk food has a reputation for causing acne. In reality, junk food is high in carbs.

3. Drinking green tea is very good for you. If at all possible try to drink the real stuff. The kind of green tea that you brew is the best kind. But, if you really don’t like it, the natural green tea drinks will work. Androgen production will be limited when you drink green tea. Androgen is a hormone that can cause breakouts.

4. Try to limit the amount of salt you intake. Salt most always contains iodine. This is the reason why you hear table salt called “iodized salt.” Iodine can be one of the biggest inflammatory agents in people with acne.

In addition to watching your diet, you should carefully watch what you put on your face. If you currently have acne, you are more aware than most of what is contained in your beauty products. Those who are prone to acne should look for oil free moisturizers. These being the least likely to aggravate your skin. You might want to start buying mineral makeup, that is if you wear makeup. Dermatologists are under the belief that mineral makeup can fully help alleviate your acne problems while enhancing the results of your acne diet.

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