Indeed as mentioned, healthy food consumption has not been directly linked to healthier looking skin, but there has been a theoretical association of simple sugars and acne provocation. Simple sugars are pro-inflammatory in nature and therefore have the potential to provoke or worsen breakouts. These include simple sugars and milk.
While overly simplified an explanation and lacking in definitive evidence, I (and several doctors can testify) have come across countless patients who swear in an improvement in their acne only after modification of their diet to exclude or reduce sugar-rich diets.
Acne never really is a simple issue, and many factors are at play. These include hormonal issues and improper skin care routines. Should you be facing persistent acne problems, an early consult with your dermatologist or aesthetic physician might be a good idea to control it before the long term sequelae (such as scarring) set in - these are much more troublesome to manage.
Most importantly, remember to keep your skin care routine simple; your face does not beg for a hundred different serums and moisturisers to glow. Cutting down to the few necessities and your essential non oil-based sunscreen should suffice. Should you need good advice on the appropriate skin care products, do again consult your doctor on it.
Happy eating!
Best,
Shane
P/S Don't waste that good food! There are high concentration vitamin C serums for that purpose!
