Does Too much chocolate give you pimples?!
Question:
Does Too much chocolate give you pimples?
Answers:
causes of acne:
1. Dead Skin
2. Oil/Sebum
3. Bacteria
4. Hormones
5. Diet
Possible solutions:
1. Exfoliation/Salicylic Acid/Peels to remove dead skin.
2. Face wash/wipes. Clay masks.[don't overuse otherwise ur face will 'rebel' and act irritated].
3. Antibiotics (ex. doxycycline, clindamycin, minocycline) or benzoyl peroxide(topical).
4. For acne caused by hormonal fluctuations, oral contraceptives (esp. orthotricyclen-lo and yasmin) can clear up skin.
5. Completely avoid milk and cheese, at least for a week. Don't eat a lot of sugary food at once. Avoid all colas, diet or not. And don't eat a lot of carbs at once b/c that means-->insulin spike-->testosterone-->pore clogging sebum. And add good fats (Omega-3 fatty acids) which are found in nuts, salmon, olives, avocado,etc.