Most of us think of low carbs diet as a good way to stay skinny, but recent research has shown that low carbs diet may also improve acne.
Dr. Alan Shelita at SUNY Downstate Medical Center theorized that people with pimples may have hyperinsulinemia (Oh no, really big word!!). Basically, when we eat carbs (sugar, rice, bread, milk, chocolate, and deep fried food all have carbs), our bodies produce a hormone called insulin. Insulin cues the body to remove broke-down carbs from our bloodstreams and store it as energy. So, eating lots of carbs makes our bodies produces lots of insulin, and we are considered to have hyperinsulinemia when our blood has too much insulin.
Now we can see why chocolate and fries may be the cause of acne. Choclate has carbs and fries is nothing but oil and carbs. To prevent horrible breakouts, I highly recommend following three general rules.
1. Keep a regular schedule and don’t over-stress your body. Don’t pull an all-nighter for whatever reason. It’s not only bad for your pimples but for your liver also.
2. Have healthy light meals. This is not just for keeping you in shape. Eating better will help you become more productive, have better moods, and stay away from bad breakouts.
3. Start a good skincare routine but don’t overdo it. Here I have the MEOW routine, which is generally how I keep my skin clear.
-- Moisturize often to neutralize the oil on your face (and this will help build a barrier to prevent bacteria from attacking your skin).
-- Exfoliate your skin to keep dead skin cells from clogging your pores (again, don’t overdo and take away the healthy cells too).
-- Oil-free products only. Look for products that are labeled “non-comedogenic” (meaning “won’t clog pores”). You also want to stay away from mineral oil/petroleum oil products.
-- Wash your face at most twice a day and use gentle cleanser (the strong ones take away your skin’s natural defense against bacteria and weather).
Dr. Alan Shelita at SUNY Downstate Medical Center theorized that people with pimples may have hyperinsulinemia (Oh no, really big word!!). Basically, when we eat carbs (sugar, rice, bread, milk, chocolate, and deep fried food all have carbs), our bodies produce a hormone called insulin. Insulin cues the body to remove broke-down carbs from our bloodstreams and store it as energy. So, eating lots of carbs makes our bodies produces lots of insulin, and we are considered to have hyperinsulinemia when our blood has too much insulin.
Now we can see why chocolate and fries may be the cause of acne. Choclate has carbs and fries is nothing but oil and carbs. To prevent horrible breakouts, I highly recommend following three general rules.
1. Keep a regular schedule and don’t over-stress your body. Don’t pull an all-nighter for whatever reason. It’s not only bad for your pimples but for your liver also.
2. Have healthy light meals. This is not just for keeping you in shape. Eating better will help you become more productive, have better moods, and stay away from bad breakouts.
3. Start a good skincare routine but don’t overdo it. Here I have the MEOW routine, which is generally how I keep my skin clear.
-- Moisturize often to neutralize the oil on your face (and this will help build a barrier to prevent bacteria from attacking your skin).
-- Exfoliate your skin to keep dead skin cells from clogging your pores (again, don’t overdo and take away the healthy cells too).
-- Oil-free products only. Look for products that are labeled “non-comedogenic” (meaning “won’t clog pores”). You also want to stay away from mineral oil/petroleum oil products.
-- Wash your face at most twice a day and use gentle cleanser (the strong ones take away your skin’s natural defense against bacteria and weather).
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