| Many people believe that if they eat high fat fried | | | | obesity, which is a known contributor to the causes |
| foods, or foods containing very high amounts of | | | | of acne. A diet high in trans, and saturated fats, and |
| refined sugars, that they will lead to or contribute to | | | | refined sugars and also low in fiber and essential |
| the development of acne issues, or if you already | | | | vitamins can lead to intestinal toxemia, and as your |
| have acne, it will make it worse. | | | | skin is the largest organ of toxin elimination, the |
| This belief is a myth. Not sure where or how it | | | | consequences of a toxin overload internally can |
| originated, but probably through association, whereby | | | | quickly become evident on the skin. (Note: Kelp, a |
| teenagers who have a love for most foods that are | | | | sea weed sold as a dietary supplement, and iodized |
| sweet, and also most foods that are fast and fried, | | | | foods, such as salt, have shown a direct link to acne |
| are generally seen as the most acne ridden segment | | | | and should be limited or avoided.) |
| of the population, so you can see how such a | | | | Some studies have indicated that Vitamin A can help |
| rumour, or myth could easily be propagated. But the | | | | to reduce the over-production of sebum and keratin |
| fact is, neither of these things will necessarily lead to | | | | production and, consequently the potential for them |
| the overproduction of sebum which is effectively the | | | | to buildup and become blocked in the follicle canals. |
| raw ingredient that will begin the acne creation | | | | Obtaining a sufficient daily intake of vitamin A can be |
| process. There are no scientific studies or | | | | achieved by eating lots of fresh fruits and vegetables |
| confirmation that they specifically cause acne, | | | | rather than taking a supplementation, as excessive |
| however, foods of this nature should still only ever | | | | Vitamin A intake can also lead to different problems. |
| be eaten in moderation, as they can still lead to | | | | |