Diet

If you’re like me, you need caffeine in order to function after you wake up.  If you’re also like me, you may have noticed a link between your morning cup of coffee or tea and your skin – can too much caffeine really cause acne? There’s no way I could give up my morning ritual … Read more

If you’ve read our article about how carbs cause acne or why the ketogenic diet is one of the best diets for clear skin, you might think that peanuts, and more importantly, peanut butter, is safe for acne-prone skin. Just like other nuts, peanuts are probably loaded with healthy fats that’ll prevent insulin-driven hormonal acne, right? … Read more

The carnivore diet (also known as “zero-carb”) is by far the most talked-about diet lately and for good reason.  It’s been said to be able to cure autoimmune disorders, lead to effortless weight loss, and even heal, stubborn, cystic acne. So what is the carnivore diet? Well, the diet consists of eating only animal foods, which … Read more

The ketogenic or “keto” diet is one of the single most popular diets in the world. Most people who have heard of “keto” typically think that it’s primarily a weight loss diet, but what if I told you that keto can also have some pretty huge health benefits when it comes to your skin, too? … Read more

When it comes to foods that can cause acne, eggs are one of the most interesting.  Often lumped in with dairy, eggs tend to get the short end of the stick when it comes to healthy, acne-free eating. Interestingly, celebrities like Natalie Portman say cutting out eggs (and dairy) cured their adult acne.  A lot of … Read more

Throughout the years I’ve written articles about dozens of the most obvious dietary triggers of acne – dairy, sugary foods, and industrial oils, just to name a few – but did you know those seemingly healthy foods, like kale and almonds, can trigger acne, too? In this article, we’re going to take a look at … Read more