 | Advertisement  Simple Dietary Steps to Minimize Acne (Plus some products for healthy skincare) |
Picture this: you’re wearing the most beautiful Betsey Johnson dress you’ve ever seen, expensive Jimmy Choo heels, your hair and makeup are immaculate – but you still don’t feel good about yourself. Why? Because your skin isn’t clear, and to you, it is more noticeable than your Jimmy Choo’s. Teenage years are a time of exploration and learning as you grow into a strong, intelligent woman, but it’s not an easy path. The social aspect of junior high, high school, and college are stress enough, and acne only makes that time worse! If there was one thing that I hated about myself, it was my unsightly breakouts. If you’ve tried every kind of acne-fighting product without success, then maybe you should consider changing your diet! Surprisingly, the food you eat can cause hormonal changes and inflammation within you that cause acne to flair up. For great acne solutions, follow these 6 steps from Dr. Ann Kulze (CEO & Founder of Just Wellness, LLC) to fighting acne with foods: ACNE SOLUTION #1 Minimize the highly refined, high glycemic index, “Great White Hazards” – white flour products, white rice, white potatoes, sugar and sweets.  - These foods illicit the type of hormonal changes that underlie the pathogenesis of acne.
- Choose whole grains and beans instead. These healthy carbs provide much higher quality nutrition and do not elicit adverse hormonal responses.
ACNE SOLUTION #2Consume as many brightly colored fruits and veggies as possible. Fruits and veggies are a rich source of skin-nourishing nutrients, provide potent anti- inflammatory and antioxidant phytochemicals, and boost immunity. These features work synergistically to help combat blemishes/acne. The superstar fruits and veggies for acne prevention include: red onions, celery, tomatoes, broccoli, Brussel sprouts, red bell peppers, garlic, dark leafy greens, apples, red grapes, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, cranberries, cherries, oranges and plums.
ACNE SOLUTION #3 Minimize milk and milk products (with the exception of yogurt) substituting other calcium-rich foods – calcium fortified orange juice, calcium fortified soymilk, dark leafy greens, almonds, Brazil nuts, canned salmon, pinto beans. - Milk and dairy products can promote inflammation in the body and acne is an inflammatory process.
- A recent study published in the Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology reported that female teens who were heavy milk drinkers were 22% more likely to have severe acne versus those who drank the least amount of milk.
ACNE SOLUTION #4 Minimize consumption of the omega-6 oils – corn, safflower, sunflower, cottonseed and soybean oil. ACNE SOLUTION #5 Maximize your intake of omega-3 fats. - Consume oily fish (salmon, sardines, mackerel, anchovies, herring, lake trout), walnuts, canola oil, whole soy foods, wheat germ and omega-3 eggs regularly.
- Omega-3 fatty acids have potent anti-inflammatory properties and enhance blood flow to skin.
ACNE SOLUTION #6 Minimize consumption of animal products high in arachadonic acid. - Red meat, poultry skin and whole dairy products are the richest dietary sources of this potent pro-inflammatory omega-6 fat.
To maximize your acne fighting, try using some of the acne treatments and products: 
| Olivenol supplements: Olivenol Plus Skin Beauty and Protection Formula which includes Alpha Lipoic Acid which helps to clear up Acne and promote better skin tone, smoothness, skin health and also protection from the sun's harmful rays! $29.85 at creagri.com |
Nurturing facial polish $5.89 at drugstore.com | 
pHisoderm Daily Moisturizer with SPF 15 $7.89 at drugstore.com | 
pHisoderm Skin Cleansing Bar $2.49 at drugstore.com | pHisoderm®, the well-recognized and dermatologist-recommended facial skincare brand, has introduced its new and improved skincare line with an emphasis on pH balance for pHresh, pHlawless skin. Unbalanced pH levels are the root of oily and acne-prone skin, and pHisoderm’s products are designed to establish and maintain this balance for a clear, even complexion. This entire line is comprised of great acne solution treatments! |
 | Lil Bogdan, a national speaker and medical educator on beauty and wellness, suggests using mineral clays -“they are natural, they detoxify the skin and they have a 'drawing effect' as they soak up the excess oil and help to breakdown the blackheads.” The CLARIFIQUE Purifying Clay Mask is very beneficial to minimizing breakouts and if done on a routine basis, it can help prevent blemishes before they even occur. With its element of natural mineral clays to identify and extract any excess oil and trapped dirt and its bacterial fighting essential oils of Tea Tree, Cinnamon and Peppermint, it will control the bacteria count which leads to breakouts and inflammation, resulting in restoring your skin back to its healthy stage. Plus, it leaves your skin feeling so soft afterward! $55.00 at lathene.com |
 | Thera Neem Facial Complexion Cleansing Bar 4 oz. The newest gentle cleanser from Organix South has a soothing blend of organic Neem, Jojoba, SCO2 Sea Buckthorn extract, Rose geranium and Clary sage specially formulated for delicate facial cleansing and cellular rejuvenation. This soap smells so refreshing and my skin feels like it has been wiped clean of all impurities after using it! It has worked great as an acne solution & it has definitely helped my skin clear up. Only $5.88 at herbalremedies.com |
Lastly, remember to keep your hands off of your face – hands spread bacteria – and keep a consistent skincare regime. Keep you diet healthy and keep drinking lots of water, and your skin should clear up in no time! ***Find More:*** ACNE PRODUCTS ACNE SOLUTION ACNE HELP BRAS DRESS SHOES PLUMPER LIPS JEWELRY DRESSES GLOWING SKIN Special Thanks To : Ann G. Kulze, MD: CEO & Founder of Dr. Ann & Just Wellness, LLC
Author: Dr. Ann’s 10-Step Diet, A Simple Plan for Permanent Weight Loss & Lifelong Vitality, www.10StepDiet.com Article Written By: Amy Jarvis; Amy is a graduate of FIDM in Los Angeles, CA and enjoys writing and creating pages for Divavillage.com. |
