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One of the side benefits of a healthy diet high in fibre, omega-3 acids and seafood is that it can prevent acne or lessen its impact, according to the co-author of a new book, The Clear Skin Diet.

“We haven’t reinvented the wheel here,” admits Dr. Alan Logan. “But what we have found through a series of studies is that there is a strong causal connection between certain kinds of foods and acne.

“These studies have shown that certain fats protect against acne while others promote the emergence of acne, not only in teenagers but in adults as well,” said Logan.

Long associated with teenagers, studies have shown acne now affects 50 per cent of women over the age of 26 and that it can be controlled or exacerbated by certain foods and stressers such as anxiety, lack of sleep and depression. Read the rest of this entry »

As long as you wash your face and body, exercise will not cause acne. A british study seems to show that people do not know this and are actually avoiding exercise to try and stop themselves from getting acne.

A British study found adults, some middle-aged, are so anxious about acne, they are less likely to exercise or play sports.

Researchers at the University of Bath said dermatological social anxiety is often overlooked in studies on motivation for sports and exercise. Read the rest of this entry »

When the weather outside is “frightful,” better begin preparing for the “dry skin season,” especially if you suffer from acne. Whether your dry skin problems are seasonal or year-round, certain acne medications make the skin even drier. This, in addition to the cold dry air and biting winds of winter, can cause real problems for acne sufferers.

When skin becomes exceedingly dry, there is an increase in the number of dead skin cells present. Dead skin cells clog pores, which in turn leads to acne breakouts. “An ounce of prevention” will keep your skin soft and comfortable, and help you beat the discomfort and pain caused by dry, irritated acne-prone skin. Read the rest of this entry »