Follow a Healthy Skin Diet

Because what you eat has a direct impact on your skin, strive to eat foods that prevent acne rather than those that cause it. Processed carbs, refined sugar, high-glycemic foods, dairy products, and fried or greasy foods are all common acne causes. Foods that elevate your blood sugar can cause your skin to generate more oil, increasing your chances of getting a breakout. When you consume sugary or high-carb foods, your blood sugar levels rise, signaling the pancreas to create the hormone insulin. Insulin helps your cells absorb glucose from the bloodstream, but too much of it can cause your skin's sebaceous glands to create too much oil.

Complex carbs (low-glycemic), colorful fruits and vegetables, leafy greens, oily fish, nuts, seeds, beans, and legumes are the healthiest foods for your skin. Antioxidants, as well as nutrients with anti-inflammatory effects, are particularly useful for skin health.