Acne prevention is important to both teenagers and adults. Although acne is more common in teenagers who are just entering hormonal changes, adults can also suffer from this skin condition.
There are no hard and fast rules about acne prevention. Some predictable causes include hormonal changes, stress, allergies, drug use, deficient personal hygiene, poor nutrition, and cosmetics. Overzealous scrubbing can also aggravate a condition that is already present. (1)
The skin is the body’s largest organ system. It is fed by the food you feed your body. Never has the axiom “you are what you eat” more true than with the skin. If you feed your body junk it will produce junk, it’s just that simple. Acne prevention starts from the inside out.
A major acne culprit has been associated with eating an unhealthy diet. Some researchers believe that diet has no association with the condition of your skin while others believe that it is highly important. If you understand that your body makes cells based on the nutrition you provide it then you can draw your own conclusions.
An unhealthy diet for your skin is high in oils. Foods such as hamburgers, french fries, ice cream, excessive chocolate and processed foods fall into that category. While these oils are not directly responsible for clogging your pores, they do not supply your body with the necessary vitamins, minerals and trace elements it needs to build strong healthy cells.
References:
(1) National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: What is Acne?
http://www.niams.nih.gov/health_info/acne/acne_ff.asp
Resources:
National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases: Questions and Answers about Acne
http://www.niams.nih.gov/health_info/acne/
Natural news: Research Shows Inflammation Causes Acne
http://www.naturalnews.com/031605_inflammation_acne.html
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