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SUPPLEMENTS AND HEALTHY FOODS THAT CAUSE ACNE
AVOID THESE FOODS THAT CAUSE ACNE… AS WELL AS MOST HAIR SKIN AND NAILS SUPPLEMENTS!
- Dairy – Yeah, everyone kind of knows this one already but it’s a huge acne trigger so steer clear. Next time you’re eating cheese, ask yourself if it’s worth a shiny new crater on your face! This includes whey protein which may show up in your protein powders.
- Soy – Phytoestrogens can cause breakouts.
- Iodine – Iodine is important for health, but it can also be a major acne trigger. Too little or too much could cause thyroid problems, so it’s important to get some iodine but not to over-do it. If you’re cutting back on iodine, iodized salt can be replaced with Himalayan sea salt.
- Seaweed – There is a TON of iodine in seaweed (especially kelp). This category includes a lot of really good for you super greens like carrageenan (it’s used as a thickener and emulsifier in tons of healthy foods like almond milk), chlorella, spirulina, algae, and kelp (watch out for these in your skincare products – especially algae – it’s in everything!). If you don’t have acne, these are great super foods, but if you’re genetically prone to acne, steer clear. Also check your multi-vitamins, protein powders and other supplements for iodine and seaweeds. But check with your doctor – iodine is a NECESSARY nutrient and you don’t want to be deficient as it can mess with your thyroid.
- Sugar and Processed Foods – It’s not a secret that these are bad for you. They cause inflammation and can lead to an overgrowth of bad bacteria in your gut. Try to cool it on the bad stuff, especially if you’re an acne sufferer.
- Peanuts and Peanut Butter – There are plenty of other nuts, and almond butter is a delicious alternative.
- Biotin and B12 – Biotin and B12 are necessary vitamins, and if you’re deficient, then you need to take them (I often have to take B12 and iron). But if your levels are normal, and you’re taking any kind of hair, skin and nails supplement (check the labels – most have biotin), you’ll probably see a lot more acne breakouts as well. Biotin is amazing for growing long nails and hair, and if you don’t have acne problems, it’s a great supplement. But if you’re acne prone, just say no.
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