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Studies have shown that there is a strong correlation between what you eat and acne. If you have acne-prone skin, there are certain foods you should avoid because they’re known for spiking oil production and increasing your chances of a breakout.
When the sebaceous glands in your skin secrete more sebum, or oil, than they need to your skin gets oilier, which leads to clogged pores, pimples, and blackheads. Your skin needs some natural oils, but an increase in sebum aggravates your skin, causing more acne.
It’s fairly well-known that dairy increases blemishes in those with acne-prone skin, but what about other common foods? The sad reality is, many of the foods in your diet could be the underlying cause to your skincare problems.
Refined carbohydrates can be clogging your pores and making your face breakout more than normal. Refined carbohydrates are defined as grains that have been processed and striped of important nutrients. Sources of refined carbs in your diet include white flour, white bread, pastas, and white bread. When grains are processed into refined carbohydrates, sugar is added to them.
Because of the added sugars in refined carbohydrates, these foods can impact your blood sugar. When blood sugar levels spike, they signal your body to increase oil production. Then, it’s only a matter of time before your skin starts to break out.
Instead of eating refined carbohydrates like white bread, rice, and pasta, swap out these foods for whole grain and whole wheat options. Whole grain foods keep your blood sugar levels stable and do not spike oil production.
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