If You Have Bad Acne, You Need To Cut This Out Of Your Diet

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This info shouldn’t come as a surprise to anyone really, but sugar-related acne is absolutely real.

Cutting down sugar can promote a healthier lifestyle, weight loss and overall happiness, but your face could also really benefit from the lack of sweets and simple carbs. If you’ve been noticing breakouts lately and nothing seems to be working, take a look at what you’re eating.

According to Quora, sugar can provoke breakouts simply because of its oxidative properties. We all know that a bar of chocolate surely isn’t going to help clear out acne because it’s high in saturated fats, which spikes your body’s insulin levels.

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But did you know that any foods in the high glycemic index can also pose similar threats? Yep, that means seemingly healthy foods like melon, popcorn and brand flakes. Overall, they can be healthy when eaten in moderation. But the more high-glycemic foods you add to your diet, the higher the threat to your skin cells, and ultimately, the worse off your skin really is.

The takeaway: make smart choices about how you fuel your body and do some serious research. Keep low-glycemic foods, like sweet potatoes, oatmeal, lentils and carrots in your diet regularly and monitor your intake of sweets. Pair your diet with a solid skin regimen, and you should see less redness and breakouts in no time.