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keys to good skin

Work on improving your DIGESTIVE SYSTEM & LIVER DETOXIFICATION!

For people with acne 9 times out of 10 they have a poor elimination of these organs. The skin is an organ of elimination but only a poor one. You' re digestive system and liver should be doing most of the work.
If you're getting acne it means the main eliminatory systems aren't doing their jobs properly and you're putting too much strain on them, thats when the skin steps in to take over.

You're skin will improve immediately when you start eating whole foods and cut out oily, rich foods that are too hard to digest.

So as has already been mentioned, plenty of fresh fruit and vegies, at least 2litres of water everyday to flush out impurities, wholegrains and good quality protein.
Avoid heavy oily foods as these will only clog you up.

Even try a detox to get your digestive system and liver up to par, then continue on with wholefoods.
 
You're skin will improve immediately when you start eating whole foods and cut out oily, rich foods that are too hard to digest.
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I'm not saying this isn't neccessairly correct, but from the dermatological findings regarding acne I didn't think it was influenced that heavily by what you ate?
 
a weak/sluggish liver will cause bad skin . . . so if your liver imrpives and does its job well, then the skin will improve too . . . and since the liver's performance is directly influenced by what you put into your body ....
 
Water, water, water, water, and more water. Oh and a nice hot and soapy shower everyday. Thats about it really...
 
ruski said:
I'm not saying this isn't neccessairly correct, but from the dermatological findings regarding acne I didn't think it was influenced that heavily by what you ate?
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Trust me, as someone who has suffered with acne for a good few years, diet is 100% correlated with acne breakouts. Some of that may be due to allergies (such as nuts for me) but most is due to poor digestion and elimination or certain foods.

I have absolutely no idea why dermatological people still say diet has no influence, because i know what rings true to me and it astounds me when they say this because it is mose definately a HUGE part of it, if not the most important aspect of all.

No other thing has worked as well for me switching to whole foods and improving my digestion and detoxification of the liver.

Eating whole foods will also help to balance out the hormones and control blood glucose which in turn helps keep andogen secretion down, another causative factor of acne (ie. excess androgens). That is why changing one's diet is so successful, it works on the whole person.
 
I would just recommend drinking lots of good water and not smoking cigarettes. A little sun-exposure isn't bad, but burning yourself to a crisp comes back on you down the road.
 
The diet/acne thing seems to be true for some people and not for others..I think it depends on what the root cause of your acne is. For me its definately caused by a hormone imbalance. Trust me, I eat a VERY healthy diet compared to a lot of people who do not have acne, Ive done all the colon cleanses and flushes and stuff, there was actually a period of about 6 months I was really into doing all that, and my skin didnt change at all. In fact after years of eating a really healthy diet I can say that while my overall skin is better (nice tone and color etc) the acne itself still pops up everywhere because of my hormones. Its funny, I dont even have oily skin or blackheads, just cystic acne. The only thing thats ever really worked is benzoyl peroxide therapy.
 
^^^ for me the main problem is a hormonal imbalance aswell.

A major factor in hormonal imbalances are environmental chemicals found in our food, water and air - heavy metals, herbicides, pesticides, plastics and many other poisons - these mimic estrogen once they enter our body, thus causing an estrogen dominance.

This is especially true for tin cans and plastics (i.e tinned tuna, beans, corn etc and water bottles). You should always try to drink water out of a non-plastic bottle as some of the chemicals from the plastic gets absorbed into the water which you drink, so try using glass bottles or go to a camping store and buy one of the drink bottles there.

Since the liver is the most important organ for estrogen removal and hormone regulation it is good to keep that in mind when choosing which foods to eat.
Increase garlic and onion family foods. (These are sources of sulfur-containing amino acids that may help the liver conjugate/eliminate hormones.)

Also increase what are considered liver-tonic foods such as beets, radishes, artichoke, dandelion greens and all bitter greens (aruggula, endive, radicchio, and kale) as well as daily lemon (fresh-squeezed in spring water).

An excess of oestrogens may sometimes be caused by decreased liver metabolism resulting from vitamin B deficiencies aswell.

(I can't find the source of the following diet plan but it's still a good read)


"Antiestrogenic Diet"

The purpose of this diet is to support the liver in its conjugation role, stabilize your body’s hormonal rhythms and to reduce sources of exogenous estrogen.

DIET:

Decrease fats, especially saturated animal fats and use instead unsaturated fatty acids such as those in cold-pressed vegetable oils.

Avoid/eliminate sugar, white flour and all refined foods. These are all mildly estrogenic.
e.g.: avoid foods high in simple carbohydrates such as refined sugars (read labels and avoid sucrose, fructose, dehydrated cane juice and corn syrup) and avoid fruit juices; very occasional use of honey and maple syrup are acceptable sweeteners. Alternately, sweeten foods or beverages with Stevia, an herbal extract that imparts a sweet taste although it is not a sugar. You need very little stevia to create a very sweet taste.

Eliminate/reduce all methyl-xanthines; caffeine, theophylline, theobromine (i.e. coffee, cola, chocolate and black tea). Methylxanthines trigger inflammation.

Eliminate red meat, fish and preferably eliminate all animal protein. These are sources of exogenous estrogens and animal proteins increase ILGF levels. Fish also contains organochlorines and dioxins.

Decrease/eliminate cow’s milk and dairy products. Dairy products are the most reliable dietary sources of exogenous estrogens and exogenous ILGF.

Increase complex carbohydrates. (Whole grains, beans, vegetables.)

Increase intake of beans and fermented bean products such as lentils, chickpeas, tofu, edamame, tempeh & soy miso.

Increase anti-oxidants. (Vitamins C, E, beta-carotene and selenium). A multivitamin is an excellent source but organic produce (fruits and vegetables) is the best source of antioxidants.

Increase intake of fiber-rich, lignan-rich foods (have one tablespoon of freshly-ground organic flaxseeds daily and try to consume 2 cups of some combination of other lignan-rich foods during the day – these include whole wheat, apples, cherries, carrots, soybean products (tofu & tempeh) and broccoli).


So basically what i'm saying is that diet and lifestyle (cause exercise helps too)are (i feel) the main constituents in regulating hormones and alleviating the common problems seen in hormonal imbalance. What you choose to put into your body is just as important as what you choose to leave out.

And while i dont doubt that the benzoyl peroxide and other acne treatments do work for some, they aren't really adressing the cause, merely giving symptomatic relief.
 
Diet, in most cases, has very little to do with acne.

My diet has been exactly the same for the past 13 years. I had PERFECT, completely clear skin until about 3-4 years ago, then BAM -- 3-6 pimples a week, and permanent blackheads on my nose, neither of which I had ever had before.

In my case the most likely cause is hormones, as I've had a lot of hormonal problems overal all during the same time that my skin has gotten bad.
 
Ive always been told acne was caused by too much of the male hormones, not too much estrogen. Its all so confusing for me! :\ One of the last times I tried to get on birth control pills, I explained to them about my problem, and the doctor said "Ohhh okay well you need a pill thats higher in estrogen and lower in the male hormones". They started me on that pill, and it wasnt breaking me out as bad, but I couldnt take it. I had HORRIBLE nausea and stomach cramping while on it..it basically felt like being on a low, low dose of the most awful poison all the time..so I quit taking them. Hormones are evil. :(
 
My skin hasn't been this good since before I hit my teens, and I've finally realised that the secret to clear, healthy looking skin is a healthy life-style.

It's only been since I have cut out junk food and started exercising and working up a sweat on a daily basis that my skin has begun to positively glow, and to supplement this I use the following products on a dialy basis:

The Body Shop Tea Tree & Mint Foaming Face Wash
The Body Shop Tea Tree Face Scrub (very gentle)
The Body Shop Vitamin E Day Cream

The vitamin E day cream is gorgeous too - I hate heavy, greasy moisturisers and this one is so light that my skin just soaks it up within seconds.

The important thing to remember is not to try to mimick what you think the perfect complexion is, but rather, try to enhance the one you have.... as the advertisements say, "Love the skin you're in".

- Kelle
 
i used 2 get acne in my teens, and my skin was all greasy
avoid sugar like the plague.......and anything fried
sadly, wat else do u feel like wen ur all pimply and miserable?
 
I went to the dermatologist a few weeks ago and am currently taking 3 medications for it. Two are topical ointments one for the morning which is a liquid that I apply to my face with a sponge-like thing and another is some sort of cream at night along with that I take amoxicillin an antibiotic to help out and my skin has seemed to clear up alot. I'm a vegeterian (not vegan) and take a multivitamin daily which also seems to help out.

But it's a hassle in the morning, wash face, medicine, multivitamin, antibiotic, teeth all in about 10 minutes or so. Sometimes I forget to put it on :/ But the dermatologist said it doesn't really matter what you eat, you can eat greasy things just don't get it on your face and you'll be good :)
 
subdefy said:
I went to the dermatologist a few weeks ago and am currently taking 3 medications for it. Two are topical ointments one for the morning which is a liquid that I apply to my face with a sponge-like thing and another is some sort of cream at night along with that I take amoxicillin an antibiotic to help out and my skin has seemed to clear up alot. I'm a vegeterian (not vegan) and take a multivitamin daily which also seems to help out.

But it's a hassle in the morning, wash face, medicine, multivitamin, antibiotic, teeth all in about 10 minutes or so. Sometimes I forget to put it on :/ But the dermatologist said it doesn't really matter what you eat, you can eat greasy things just don't get it on your face and you'll be good :)
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It is a hassle, but its worth it! Id do just about anything to have flawless skin. Im getting there, slowly, but its worth the effort and concentration. The regimen (bp) is working for me, plus Im a vegetarian and eat a really healthy diet, and take supplements (mostly a lot of vitamin c and also fish oils) which seems to be adding a glow to my face. Im getting into shape again, which doesnt hurt either.
 
i can't believe no one has mentioned aloe vera.

i have a bottle of 98% aloe vera, 2% tea tree oil.

i put a little on my face a couple of times a day and i really like the way it makes my skin feel.
 
Has anyone here found a regimen for getting very nice skin that has a healthy glow, doesn't droop, doesn't scar easily, heals quickly after sunburns and cuts, and has a good sense of touch?
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pray that when you die you get reincarnated into an Asian...they have the best skin ;)

kidding aside...i have found that restful QUALITY sleep really does wonders for my skin. I'm talking even only 6 hours of really good sleep as opposed to 18 hours of fitful sleep......the difference in my skin after is quite staggering.

Also, i put a capsule of Dalacin C (clindamycin - available otc in most drugstores) inside my regular astringent....this has been my (and a few of my girlfriends ;)) secret tonic for really glowing, healthy, pimple free skin. (best for oily skins!)
 
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WHat I really wanna know is how to get that "glow" to my skin. I used a lot of acne medication that really dries it out and seems to eliminate some of that. Would doing really hard cardio workouts help?
 
^^^my skin looks its best after I come from a heavy sweaty workout..im all pink and glowing! so the answer, in my case, is yes.
 
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