Over the years, a debate has ranged as to whether there is
any relationship between diet and acne and if any, to what magnitude.
Dermatologists have differed with those supporting the theory but this has
slowly come to change as research reveals that some certain foods could
definitely contribute to acne and other health cases. One of the supporting evidences about the
link between acne and diet is that an increase in bacteria, hormones, sebum and
hyper production of follicular cells can be directly associated with acne.
There are certain foods known to contribute to excessive proliferation of the
aforementioned substances in the body and the question that we should ask is
whether these really have an effect on your skin condition.
First, it is good to note that diet plays a major role in
the treatment of acne. People with some skin conditions or those trying to
fight wrinkles and aging process can effectively do it by eating the right
diet. With this is in mind, it is obvious that if diet can be used for
treatment and rejuvenation of the skin, the same can on the other hand be
instrumental in the development of acne.
Before going far however, it is good to answer a few questions so as to
establish the truth about this matter.
What causes acne?
Acne occurs as a result of blockage of hair follicles which
might be caused by a number of factors. One, the follicles can be blocked by
dead skin cells, oil secretions and bacteria and this is evident especially in
the facial skin, neck, shoulders, chest and on your back. These parts of the
body are known to have many oil glands or sebaceous which help to protect and
moisturize the skin tissue. However, dead skin cells can easily block these
glands while oil can also accumulate leading to bacterial reaction. This
reaction results to inflammation which is linked to acne.
What foods can
contribute to acne?
For long, junk foods such as French fries, processed drinks
and chocolates have been associated with acne. However, this cannot be taken as
a wholesale issue since not all people have reacted negatively with these foods
leading to acne. It is however important to point out that some people normally
develop acne when they eat these foods owing to the increase of fat in the body
which is at some point released through the skin pores leading to some level of
blockage. Research has also shown that some people develop acne when they drink
milk that is highly concentrated with fats.
Some researchers have also pointed at foods that lead to the
production of excess insulin levels as a major contributor of skin
inflammation. Such foods include processed sugar and sugary foods that cause an
increase in insulin thus leading to endocrine response and hormonal surge. This
leads to an increase of pore-blocking cells and excessive activity by oil
gland. It is not however conclusive as to whether diet and acne should be
linked but it is good to assess your skin and its reaction to different foods.
When all is said and done however, you should bear in mind that proper diet
leads to a healthy skin and body.
Molly Garner
is a beautician by profession. She is contributing article on behalf of CoLaz Beauty Salon they offer laser hair
removal, advanced
acne treatments and beauty treatments.
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Editors Notes:
Hello!
I hope you enjoyed the really informative post by Molly Garner, I loved reading it and found it really interesting! Do you think diet causes acne?
