Acne is generally caused by hormonal changes during puberty and often appears on the facial skin. This condition is normal. However, the impact of acne on facial skin can reduce a person's level of self-confidence.
As a result, quite a few people try to cover acne with plaster. In fact, using plaster to cover acne-prone skin can cause the risk of inflammation in the area of acne-prone skin becoming even worse. Therefore, it is better to avoid covering facial skin with acne.
Instead of covering it up, you can go to a dermatologist to get better treatment. Besides that, you can also change your diet to a healthy diet. The reason is, diet also plays a role in skin health.
Furthermore, according to experts, changing your diet can prevent the appearance of some acne. Because, there are certain foods that should be avoided because they can trigger and worsen acne, so these foods should be avoided.
So, what foods should be avoided? Launching from Byrdie, here are 5 foods that according to experts should be avoided to avoid acne or making acne worse. Check it out!
Skim Milk
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Beauties, did you know? Skim milk or low-fat milk can actually make acne worse, you know! According to Bobby Buka, MD, JD, New York dermatologist and CEO of The Dermatology Specialists, this is because skim milk contains bovine growth hormone which can only be dissolved in fat.
However, considering that there is no fat in skim milk, skim milk cannot dissolve. As a result, the hormones from the cow's growth will remain in the body and cause acne.
Therefore, if you have skin that is prone to acne, you should avoid consuming skim milk. Instead of skim milk, you can consume probiotics. Because probiotics have been proven to have anti-inflammatory properties.
In addition, according to Amy Shapiro, MS, RD, CDN, dietitian and founder of Real Nutrition, probiotics also play an important role in a healthy diet because they can help increase immunity, help reduce inflammation, help lose weight, and improve digestion.
So Amy Shapiro recommends a probiotic product such as Greek yogurt for regular consumption. Meanwhile, Jennifer MacGregor, MD, a board-certified dermatologist specializing in laser surgery and dermatological procedures at Union Square Laser Dermatology, recommends a splash of almond or oat milk in place of skim milk.
Processed Carbohydrates
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Most processed carbohydrates have a high glycemic index or in other words, these foods contain high levels of sugar. So according to Jennifer MacGregor, processed carbohydrates can cause skin damage, such as triggering inflammation, worsening acne, rosacea, and causing other skin problems.
Therefore, if you don't want to have acne-prone skin, you should avoid consuming excessive amounts of refined carbohydrates and switch to eating whole foods. Jennifer MacGregor recommends whole foods, such as fish, meat, eggs, green vegetables, gluten-free oats, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, or quinoa.
Furthermore, Amy Shapiro also said that whole foods are included in the healthy food category because they do not go through the packaging process and provide vitamins, minerals and natural antioxidants, all of which can help to protect the skin and improve health.
Soy Products
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Soy products are an alternative intake that is quite popular among vegetarians who want to still get protein. However, Jennifer MacGregor does not recommend that people who are prone to acne consume soy-based products.
The reason is, this can reduce estrogen levels and cause the glands to produce excess sebum (a material that clogs pores). So to avoid this from happening, you can replace soy products with peanut-based products.
In this case, for example, you can replace soy milk with almond or cashew milk which can help cleanse the skin.
Fast food
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Fast food is food that contains more processed carbohydrates. This means that the sugar content in these foods is higher and the nutritional value is lower. So frequently consuming fast food can cause spikes in blood sugar and insulin and cause acne due to excessive sebum production.
To avoid this from happening, you can switch to consuming Omega 3, such as fish oil/DHA supplements. According to Amy Shapiro, Omega 3 can reduce inflammation in the body and also help reduce skin inflammation, as well as help protect the skin from UV rays and keep it moist. Meanwhile, there are several sources of Omega 3 that you can consume, such as salmon, walnuts, chia seeds and flax seeds.
High Sugar Snacks
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Snacks high in sugar are often associated with acne. This is because consuming excessive sugar can increase oil production and inflammation. There are some snacks high in sugar, such as candy, cookies and dried fruit.
So for those of you who like sweets, you can replace it by consuming dark chocolate. According to Bobby Buka, dark chocolate has nothing to do with acne.
This was tested in a small study in 2008 and the results were that dark chocolate is very good for the body, including being a strong source of antioxidants. Meanwhile, to replace snacks with dry cakes and dried fruit, you can eat energy bars, boiled eggs and pistachios.
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