3 FOODS TO AVOID FOR ACNE SKIN

Other than keeping the cleanliness of skin, eating healthier is also one of the keys to get rid of acne!

Having A Balanced Diet
In fact, acne often triggers by imbalance endocrine or excessive secretion of male hormones. The imbalance hormone stimulates the skin to secrete sebum, which may link to clogged pores and hair follicles to burst and inflammation, resulting in the formation of red, swollen and acne.

3 Foods that can Cause Acne
Having light food, less fried and less spicy eating habit, is the key to maintaining skin health. In particular, the following 3 categories of foods should be avoided by those with acne-prone skin.

Top 1: Avoid Foods high in sugar
Most sweets such as snacks, cakes, pastries, sugar-sweetened beverages, etc., are mostly high-sugar foods. High consumption of sugar will stimulate the production of male hormones and promotes the secretion of sebum contributing to the development of acne.

Top 2: Avoid High-fat foods
High-fat foods, such as fried foods, promote the secretion of sebum cause acne formation.

Top 3: Avoid Spice or excess caffeine:
Moreover, people with acne tend to avoid spicy food or food with high caffeine, such as tea or coffee. Excessive consumption of these kinds of food may promote the secretion of sebum and contribute to the development of acne.

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