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So why are you breaking out all of a sudden like you’re a teenager again?
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Your diet could be to blame.
Here are some of the most common foods that bring onand exacerbatebreakouts.
Cut these out for two weeks to see if your skin clears up.
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If you don’t notice a change, then confirm you see a dermatologist to treat your acne.
In the meantime, check out these22 Dermatologists-Approved Foods for Better Skin.
Not only is this bad for your GI system, but it can also reflect poorly on your face.
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The American Academy of Dermatology suggests a link between drinking skim milk and acne.
A2008 studyfound an association between boys who drink skim milk and the prevalence of having acne.
Another2006 studyfound that girls who reported consuming milk were more likely to have pimples.
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Switch to almond milk or rice milk for a couple of weeks to see if your skin clears up.
For our favorite non-dairy milk options, check outthe best and worst milk alternatives.
It can also result in inflammation of your skin.
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Sugar is one of the most inflammatory foods, so ingesting too much could lead to breakouts.
If sugar is inflammatory, then drinking sugar is a surefire way to set your body up for inflammation.
Your body absorbs it faster, causing a spike in your blood sugar and an inflammatory response.
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One of the biggest sugar culprits is soda, which can pack up to 40 grams per 12-ounce serving.
Not only is this terrible for your waistline, but it can also wreak havoc on your skin.
Do your face (and your belly!)
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a favor, and switch to unsweetened sparkling water or club soda with a squeeze of fresh fruit.
Pizza
Sure, pizza is delicious, but it can be the cause of some nasty breakouts.
In addition to these beautifying effects, check out thesethings that happen to your body when you eat eggs.
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Mayonnaise
In the same way that milk can throw off your hormones, so can soy.
Soy contains isoflavones, which can act like estrogen in your body.
Most mayo is made with soybean oil, which is also inflammatory.
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Swapping white bread for the whole-grain variety could help clear up your skin.
Opt for fatty fish instead, such as sardines.
She claims that plant eaters have a certain glow.
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Alcohol
Alcohol is another inflammation trigger and the consumption of it can show up on your skin.
On the flip side, zinc may help fight acne saysDr.
Kaleroy Papantoniou, a cosmetic dermatologist.
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Give it about a month," she adds.
