6 FOODS TO AVOID THAT CAUSE PIMPLES

Acne is a complex issue—there's no single cause of breakouts, and what triggers a pimple in one person might be different from another.

With that said, if topical treatments haven't made a difference, it may be time to change what you eat. More doctors and estheticians than ever believe in a diet-acne connection, and some common foods are now believed to be breakout triggers.

Here, 6 foods that can make acne worse.On the bright side, chocolate is not on the list :)

: Coffee :

A cup of joe can wake you up, but it can worsen a breakout, too. “There's an organic acid inside coffee beans that raises cortisol levels. Cortisol, also known as the stress hormone, can act like an androgen, simultaneously stimulating sebaceous glands and inflammation.

: Dairy Products :

Bad news, dairy queens: milk actually doesn't do a complexion good. Because of recent research on diet and acne, the American Academy of Dermatology now says there may be a link between milk consumption and breakouts.

: Sugar :

As if we needed another reason to give up the white stuff. “Sugar can absolutely cause breakouts, because it’s pro-inflammatory. “Acne is considered an inflammatory condition, and someone with acne-prone skin should follow an anti-inflammatory diet.”

That doesn't mean you have to give up sweetness for good, though. Experts recommends eating fruit (not fruit juice) and, if you must have sweetener, choose small amounts of stevia (much sweeter than other sugars), raw honey, or maple syrup.

: Peanuts :

Peanuts contain an androgen, which can make acne worse by increasing sebum production.“Peanuts will generally make people more oily. “I've had clients with white pustules around the nose, and it turned out they were eating more peanut butter than usual.” Acne-safe alternatives to peanuts include other nuts such as almonds and cashews, which don't affect androgen levels.

: Coconut oil :

“A lot of people are shocked to hear about this one,” Yap Tan says of this comedogenic oil. “But not only does coconut oil clog pores around the mouth, it also creates a stubborn kind of inflammation—usually on the cheeks and along the jawline.” That goes for coconut oil that’s applied topically or ingested with food, so check your pantry along with your medicine cabinet.

: Bread :

If you’re prone to acne, baguettes, croissants, and all that other good stuff may make the situation worse. “Wheat causes inflammation,” expert says. “And to get rid of acne, you want to reduce inflammation in your body.” Experts points out that many commercially produced breads also have sugar, soybean oil, and dairy: “You could eat an English muffin and unknowingly consume three big triggers: dairy, soy, and sugar.”

So, what should you eat?

Experts advocate swapping processed foods for natural ones. “Sticking to fresh, whole foods like protein, vegetables, healthy fats, and gluten-free grains is the way to go. And in time, even certain acne-triggering foods may find their way back into your diet—without sending you to breakout town. “Each person is different, and everyone has a different threshold with these foods,” Yap Tan says. “We don’t want to tell people they can’t eat these foods for the rest of their lives, but without eliminating them, we can’t find out what’s triggering the acne.”

Keep your skin free of acne or pimples following the suggestions and stay blessed.Best wishes from Fashion Admire.