❌ AVOID THESE WHEN YOU CAN!

Everyone loves and wants to have a perfect complexion and glowy skin. However, in order to achieve it, we have to make some sacrifices! Below are the TOP 3 FOODS TO AVOID TO PREVENT ACNE, and TO ACHIEVE A GOOD COMPLEXION!

1. Caffeine

I used to drink up to 4-5 cups of coffee a day until I found out how caffeine actually causes me to break out more often! Drinking caffeinated coffee in the morning does make me feel alert and awake but also leads to a heightened stress response in the body. Stress hormones such as cortisol, may increase the amount of oil produced by your sebaceous glands, which means that you can be more prone to breakouts.

2. Dairy

Milk contains IGF-1 Hormone which increases IGF-1 in our bodies, which triggers our sebaceous glands, causing hormonal fluctuations, oily skin and acne. Also, having high levels of estrogen causes PMS symptoms! So try to avoid consuming dairy if you are prone to acne!

3. Sugar

When we consume sugar, the blood sugar level rises quickly in our body. This causes the body to release insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1), a hormone that manages the effects of growth. Having excess IGF-1 in your blood can cause your oil glands to produce more sebum, increasing your risks of acne and inflammation.

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