Acne Detox Diet

When we talk about Acne detox diet we must first discuss what is acne and it’s causes.

What is Acne?

Acne is a skin condition commonly appearing on the face,neck, upper chest, and the back.It may also occur on the arms ,legs and buttocks.

Acne affects approximately 80% of female and 90% of male teenagers.It can also affect anyone at any age. A growing number of adults been diagnosed with adult acne.

Acne has the tendancy to run in families and is a condition that has occasional flare-ups of pimples,blackheads and even pustules,some resulting in cysts and scaring.

Hormones called androgens can increase oil production that is broken down into free fatty acids by bacterial enzymes.

This causes inflammation of the skin and a plugging of the oil glands and hair follicles,causing pimples to eventually rupture.

Things that affect acne or can promote it are hormonal changes related to menstrual periods,pregnancy,prescription medications including birth control,certain drugs and steroids,testosterone or estrogen,cosmetics,moisturizers and sunscreens.

Other things that may promote acne are STRESS and of course POOR DIET which includes:

*Trans Fats*Fried Foods*Processed Foods*Abundance of Sugar*Salt*Lack of Important foods like fruits & vegetables,fiber & healthy oils *Lack of Water*Lack of proper Vitamins & Minerals

Of course there are a few options to get rid of your acne. Your doctor could have the answers and put you on a number of different medications.

The right choice first before you go see the doctor is to start eating properly and eliminate all the garbage from your diet(LISTED ABOVE),drink plenty of water and get plenty of exercise.

Don,t forget to supplement with proper Vitamins & Minerals.This regimin should help eliminate the toxins that are helping promote the acne that one does not desire.

Give this method a chance for a period of time.If the Acne is a severe case and even a proper diet does not help then one should visit the doctor for another type of treatment.

Acne Detox Diet

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