Diet

Got Acne? You Must Eat These Foods

Live by these seven (easy) healthy skin diet rules to prevent breakouts and blemishes

by Robin Immerman Gruen

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Opt for herbs We're not saying to make every meal a boring blur, but we are suggesting that too much spice -- think cayenne pepper, red pepper flakes, chili and more -- may exacerbate acne. Luckily, there are loads of other spices and toppers that add flavor without causing a flare-up, like toying with herbs (thyme, rosemary, mint) and low-sugar condiments. Also, when you're dining on typically spicy cuisines, like Mexican or Indian, ask the waiter to keep it mild or put the spice on the side. This way, you are in control of how much heat you put on your plate.

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Awesome extremely helpful article. Already doing a lot of this but will omit many other things to get my acne under control once and for all!

by fabofive Thursday, May 16, 2013 at 11:21AM Report as inappropriate

Nice.

by Mollysunshine Thursday, March 28, 2013 at 02:14AM Report as inappropriate

THANK YOU!!

by angel_golz Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 06:52PM Report as inappropriate

Where were these tips when I was a teen? Thanks for the sparklers idea, I like to a have a drink but am always afraid I'll break out.

by Sari Sunday, January 13, 2013 at 12:44PM Report as inappropriate

Thanks

by EricaC123 Tuesday, January 1, 2013 at 06:38AM Report as inappropriate

Not gagging down an oyster for anything.

by dancerbygrace Friday, December 28, 2012 at 09:36AM Report as inappropriate

I'm so bad about drinking water, but am going to try to start being better about that!

by Chris213 Sunday, September 30, 2012 at 07:00AM Report as inappropriate

Honestly, I've discovered the best way to get rid of acne is tanning. It works for face and body acne. I know it has bad effects, but there are benefits as well.

by allierw Sunday, September 9, 2012 at 12:19PM Report as inappropriate

i do eat a lot of grain because i'm an athlete the occasional granola bar or chewy bar really help fill up my appetite but now that i see this its opened up my eyes.

by y.isle Wednesday, July 18, 2012 at 06:16PM Report as inappropriate

Eating your water (say in veggies and fruit) is a better way not to flush them all out.

by Only1KimmieD Friday, June 22, 2012 at 12:36PM Report as inappropriate