Skin care

Have Acne? Wrinkles? Find Out Why (And What to Do)

Understanding the hormonal changes your body is going through can help you keep pesky skin problems to a minimum

by Audrey Fine

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Adolescence -- Plan of Attack Dr. Wu, whose new book "Feed Your Face" discusses the food/skin connection, gets down to brass tacks with her teen patients. "I tell [them] to avoid dairy if they have acne -- dairy hormones can also stimulate oil glands and lead to clogged pores," she says, pointing out that it's important for them to get their calcium and protein elsewhere. (Soy and almond milks are both rich in calcium and tofu, apricots, figs and hazelnuts are great protein sources.) She also says that adolescents should "watch their sugar, since high blood sugar can cause inflammation leading to redness, swelling, and whiteheads."

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Helpfull info

by EricaC123 Friday, December 28, 2012 at 05:08PM Report as inappropriate

very helpfulll

by aishak55 Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at 03:05PM Report as inappropriate

interesting tips and product recommendations

by Chris213 Saturday, October 20, 2012 at 08:14AM Report as inappropriate

Based on the title of the article, I thought there would be at least one section for middle aged women with both acne and wrinkles. Disappointing article

by tr3kkie9rl Thursday, July 26, 2012 at 07:29AM Report as inappropriate