Foods that aggravate acne??

Discussion in 'Health and Fitness' started by wiccan_witch, Sep 10, 2006.

  1. wiccan_witch

    wiccan_witch Senior Member

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    Doctors and science claim that food doesn't cause acne, but I'm inclined to disagree. My beauty therapist gave me a list of foods that are believed the aggravate acne among them cheese, mince, sausages, cream and cream based desserts, caffine and alcohol. My main vice is cheese and since eliminating it, I've noticed a fair difference in my skin trouble. Does anyone else find the idea that what what put into our bodies has no effect on our skin just a little hard to swallow? If anyone is interested I can type up the full list of foods she gave me. :)
     
  2. daniel39

    daniel39 Member

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    I agree with u that it is a bit hard to believe that what u eat has no effect on acne. When I stop eating chocolate I notice a reduction in my skin problem. I’m interested in seeing the full list of foods. Thanks
     
  3. Dimensionality

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    Just wanted to let you know that, although I believe foods can aggravate skin disorders, I think how you make them has a lot to do with it too. If you're standing over a hot steamy stove, frying steaks and hamburgers like I did at a restaurant a long time ago, you'll be more likely to have a zit problem. It has to do with what you eat but all kinds of other factors also. I notice now, when I come back from a trip to the shore, my skin is really dried out for a few weeks. It's a combo of elements. Peace, and, good luck with your skin problems.
     
  4. wiccan_witch

    wiccan_witch Senior Member

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    yeah I agree about the elements contributing definatly. My skin turns to shit every single winter I have been living in Wellington. (capital of New Zealand and a very cold, VERY windy place in the winter). My skin is usually flawless during summer. The list I have said those things you mentioned about hot stoves also contribute Dimensionality, also sitting next to hot heaters and having hot showers (both of which I do often living in a cold place).

    Will get the list up for you guys soon as. :)
     
  5. wiccan_witch

    wiccan_witch Senior Member

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    Ok heres the list


    Foods that congest the skin -

    Meat fat
    Mince
    Sausages
    Chips
    Fried Fatty Foods
    Mayonnaise
    Peanut Butter
    Cheese
    Cheesecake
    Chocolate
    Milo
    Nougat
    Fudge
    Full cream Milk
    Cream
    Cream based desserts
    Ice Cream

    Foods that heat the skin -
    Oranges
    Orange juice
    Strawberries
    Chocolate
    Chili
    Hot spices
    Curries
    Wasabi
    Alcohol
    Very Hot Drinks
    Coffee
    Caffeine

    Other factors that heat the skin -

    Emotional stress
    Stenuous excercise
    Very Hot or Cold foods
    Sun exposure
    Hot air conditioning
    Sitting by the fire place
    Hot blow heaters
    Hot rooms
    Hot showers
    Saunas
    Spa pools
    Steam rooms
    Cooking over a hot stove.
     
  6. icareyou

    icareyou Member

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    Ya you are very true that food is not the main cause of the acne, and I want to explain that there are some more points that are not related with the acne, like no one know that Acne is not an inherited disease in the medical sense of the word. However, acne is more common in children of parents who have had or still have acne. Looking at it the other way, if you look at parents of children with acne; more of them have acne or have had acne than parents of children who do not have acne. If you look at twins, you will usually see acne in both twins if they are identical while the incidence of acne affecting both non-identical twins is much less. For the confirmation of my knowledge about the acne you can visit http://www.medical-health-care-information.com/acne-skin-care.html
    And dirt is not directly responsible for the acne and dirt does not cause acne, but it can aggravate and amplify acne. Acne is caused by excessive oil production by the sebaceous glands. Washing once or twice daily with mild soap and water can be effective to remove dirt, but there are many other factors that need to be taken in to account to rid you of acne's blemishes. For the additional information about the cure I suggest you to visit http://www.medical-health-care-information.com/acne-skin-care.html
    as you tell in the beginning that food is not main cause of the acne so I tell you In general, it is no longer felt that dietary products have any influence on acne. Chocolate, caffeine, or fats are not statistically related to causing acne based on overall studies. There may be some individual differences in that certain foods do flare up acne lesions and if you determine that you are sensitive to something, discontinuing that food is the recommended. But when ever you suffer by the acne then you have to conscious about every factor its in your benefits, so for the enjoying a healthy life you have to take precaution
     
  7. Magical Fire Lady

    Magical Fire Lady Senior Member

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    Ugh people argue with me about this all the time! Because there is some kind of MYTH that certain foods DON'T cause acne, which is crazyyy. I know that when I eat certain foods I get pimples, and I am not rubbing grease on my face ya know? I just stay away from fried food and soda and crap for my skin.. I actually don't eat that crap anyway but I find those to be cause it the most for me.
     
  8. Inquiring-Mind

    Inquiring-Mind Senior Member

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    1. All animal products
    2. All sugar
    3. Bad fats
    4. All Processed carbs like cookies, donuts ect...
    5. Spices


    Natural carbs are alright.
     
  9. mamaboogie

    mamaboogie anarchist

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    what??? that's ludicrous. The food you eat impacts your whole body, and your skin is your single most largest organ in your entire body. Okay, maybe food doesn't cause acne, but it sure can cause eczema, and it can interfere with your body's immune system, and all kinds of other ways food can indirectly be related to acne. I know that for me, when I eat certain things, it's like my body has to detoxify itself of the poision I've ingested, and one of the ways it does that is by breaking out in pimples.
     
  10. wiccan_witch

    wiccan_witch Senior Member

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    I'm glad I'm not the only one mammaboogie. :) And you know what else I'm thinking? Sodium Laural Sulphate (sorry I KNOW thats not spelt correctly, Im in a rush) and other foaming angents fuck up your skin too. My beauty therapist also told me I need to go back to a cream cleanser because foaming and gel cleansers fuck up the acid mantle of the skin causing it to dry and over produce oil to compensate... and voila pimples! My skins improving in leaps and bounds since I went back to my old cream cleanser. Anyone hear the sound of pharmacutical CEOS rubbing their hands in glee as the gaze upon foaming cleansers which people THINK will help but really make matters worse??
     
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