7 Surprising Causes Of Acne
Acne is a skin condition that creates stress and embarrassment for many people. It is most common in teenagers; however you certainly don’t have to be a teenager to suffer with this problem. You can be in your 30s, 40s or even older and still struggle with acne.
There is a great deal of debate over whether acne is caused by hormones or diet. The answer is acne can be caused by both, plus many other things. Certainly your hormone levels will determine the look of your skin, but what determines your hormone levels? Your diet and your overall state of health.
There are several other, less well known causes of acne, which I will reveal to you now.
1. A high glycemic load diet
Bread, pasta, rice, sugar and foods that contain flour are all common acne culprits. This is because these foods are rapidly digested into sugar in your body and consequently result in a rapid rise in blood sugar. The rise in blood sugar triggers your body to produce insulin and insulin-like growth factor 1 (IGF-1).
These hormones trigger your body to produce more male hormones, which encourage pores in the skin to secrete large quantities of sebum. Sebum is a greasy substance that acne promoting bacteria love. IGF-1 also promotes skin cells called keratinocytes to multiply; further encouraging acne.
We know that overproducing insulin and IGF-1 can promote weight gain and raise the risk of type 2 diabetes, but many people are not aware of the relationship between these hormones and acne. When IGF-1 is used to treat people with a condition called Laron syndrome, they experience a spike in male hormones, followed by acne. Metformin is an insulin-blunting drug used to treat insulin resistance, and it is known to curb acne in women with polycystic ovary syndrome, a condition in which too much insulin is secreted.
There is a low glycemic load eating plan in my book I Can’t Lose Weight and I Don’t Know Why. The herbs and nutrients in Glicemic Balance capsules help to improve insulin sensitivity and work in a similar manner to metformin.
2. A sluggish liver
Your liver acts as a filter. It literally cleanses your bloodstream of the toxins you are exposed to each day, and the waste products of metabolism that your body generates each day. If your liver is not able to detoxify your bloodstream adequately, toxins must find an alternative route of excretion. Typically this is the skin.
Acne is very common in people with a sluggish liver and lazy bowel. The good news is this is usually easy to remedy. Please make sure you are following the dietary principles I recommend, which you can read for free here. You should obtain faster results if you combine this way of eating with a liver tonic such as Livatone.
3. Bowel toxicity
This usually accompanies a sluggish liver. Your liver dumps toxins into the bile, which is transported into the gallbladder and then into the intestines. If your intestines are eliminating wastes effectively, you will excrete them via bowel motions. Ideally you would have between one and three bowel motions each day. Many people do not achieve this, or their bowel actions are not thorough.
If this is the case for you, a great number of toxins will be allowed to recirculate through your body. Consuming plenty of fiber in your diet will help to trap the toxins as they travel through your bowel and carry them out of your body. The insoluble fiber in fruit and vegetables helps to soften the stool and allow an easier passage out of your body. Nuts and seeds, particularly flaxseed and chia seeds are also helpful. If you need additional fiber, you can add Fibertone powder to smoothies, cereal, muffins or yogurt.
4. Dairy products
If you suffer with acne, you may want to give dairy products a miss. They are a potent source of hormones. Breast milk is naturally very high in hormones, and modern dairy farming practices have resulted in exceedingly high levels of hormone residues in cow’s milk.
Consuming dairy products also promotes increased production of insulin and IGF-1 in your body. The whole purpose of milk is to stimulate rapid growth; that’s why babies drink it. If you are drinking milk as an adult, you are promoting all the wrong hormones in your body. You can read more here.
5. Zinc deficiency
You have probably heard about zinc being beneficial for acne. It is the most common ingredient in natural supplements specific for healthy skin. Zinc helps to reduce inflammation, it helps your immune system fight bacteria and it improves skin healing. That means it helps to minimize an acne breakout and helps you to overcome it sooner. Zinc also positively influences hormones by reducing the production of a particular type of testosterone that is more likely to promote acne flare ups.
My Hair, Skin and Nails Food contains zinc and other essential nutrients.
6. Allergies
We don’t usually associate acne with food allergy or intolerance, but it is a common manifestation of food sensitivities. If you regularly eat a food you unknowingly have a sensitivity to, this creates an enormous amount of inflammation in your body. Inflammation can worsen insulin resistance, weaken the immune system and make you more prone to bacterial infections.
Identifying allergens can be a challenge, but the most common offenders are gluten, dairy products, soy, corn, eggs and nuts.
7. Mites that live on your skin can cause acne
I’ve purposely left this point to last, so you can stop reading now if you’re squeamish! Acne rosacea is a type of acne that usually affects women over the age of 30 and causes redness and bumps over the nose and cheeks. Recent research has shown that Demodex mites may be partly responsible for this skin condition. These mites live on the skin of 20% to 80% of adults. The tiny bugs are invisible to the naked eye.
Poor health (caused by poor diet, stress, lack of sleep, etc.) can cause these mites to multiply and reach pathological levels. Research shows that people with rosacea have more than 10 times as many Demodex mites on their skin as people without the condition. The problem is, when these mites die, they release bacteria into the skin. The bacteria trigger an immune reaction that causes redness and inflammation of the skin. So it’s not the mites themselves that are harmful, but rather the bacteria inside them.
However, the underlying message is to improve the state of your health, because in healthy individuals the mites are never allowed to overgrow to such extreme levels. Along with following the recommendations in the points above, I recommend selenium to help strengthen your immune system against infections, and reduce inflammation.
Acne is an incredibly common problem that is not always simple to overcome. Hopefully the points above will offer you some help.
The above statements have not been evaluated by the FDA and are not intended to diagnose, treat or cure any disease.
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Having your Gallbladder removed indicates that you probably have liver congestion with impaired detox function.
Once your Gallbladder has been removed you no longer have a supply of concentrated bile to help emulsify and absorb dietary fats and fat soluble vitamins as well as disinfecting your lower bowel to keep non beneficial species in low numbers.
We recommend a liver friendly, anti-inflammatory diet and Ox Bile at every meal.
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Avoiding sugar and dairy in the long term is really important for people prone to acne. They are very inflammatory to the body.
Taking a good quality liver supplement like our Livatone Plus and a gut supplement like Ultimate Gut Health can help immensely as toxins in the body can show up on the skin.https://www.liverdoctor.com/products/supplements/liver-health.html
It sounds as though your acne could be hormonal related. It would be beneficial for you to get blood tests to check your hormone levels and perhaps a scan to see if you have any ovarian cysts. There is some information on hormone imbalance here:https://www.liverdoctor.com/hormonal-imbalances/
Zinc is an important mineral that is involved in skin repair and is often lacking in the diet. Supplementing with zinc can really help. There is a good amount of zinc in this supplement:https://www.liverdoctor.com/hair-skin-nails-food-60-capsules.html
You can try making a face mask out of oats, coconut milk, honey and avocado and using it a couple of times a week - it is really soothing for inflamed skin. If you have oily skin, cleansing with coconut oil can help to reduce oil production and is also anti-inflammatory.
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Louise - Nutritionist for liverdoctor.com
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We recommend you read this article:https://www.liverdoctor.com/how-to-treat-acne/
To ease the symptoms of acne, Dr Cabot prescribes
MSM + Vitamin C – ½ to 1 teaspoon twice daily in vegetable juice or water to reduce oxidation, inflammation and boost liver health.
Selenomune Designer Energy - 1 capsule daily for 4 months and then 1 capsule on alternate days, to boost your selenium level for immune system health.
You may purchase these supplements and Dr Cabot’s books athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
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Jessah Robinson
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I have been having persistent acne on both cheeks ( I do not have acne anywhere else)- however- one cheek get more acne than the other - and now my acne is spreading to my jaw and neck. please can you tell me what the root of my body is as I would like to treat my acne naturally not through medicine.
P.S
*my acne gets red and inflamed sometimes
* one cheek has blood inside the cheeks does not contain blood just red spots- my spots do not have any white stuff inside just stays red most of the time an last for weeks
Thank you
We recommend you read this article for further information:https://www.liverdoctor.com/how-to-treat-acne/
When acne is present, we recommend a diet very low in any sugars (including most fruits) or starches
Zinc deficiency may also be present and to correct these potential deficiencies, Dr Cabot prescribes
Vitamin Mega II daily – to supply vitamins and minerals for your daily needs and boost your reserves of these most important nutriments.
MSM + Vitamin C – ½ to 1 teaspoon twice daily in vegetable juice or water to reduce oxidation, inflammation and boost liver health.
These can be purchased here:https://shop.liverdoctor.com/
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Jessah Robinson
Nutritionist for Liverdoctor.com
I don't take sugar in coffee
I eat whole grains and veggies still I am suffering from acne since last 5 years or more.
I was diagnosed with PCOD but it was fine after medication but acne breakout has not stopped since then
I have tried everything
I take the most healthy diet possible do exercise tried liver enzymes
Don't eat bread
I just consume milk in cold coffee without sugar.
What could be the cause and how to cure it
I realized that eating high fat foods such as nuts , oils , avocadoes etc. causes even more acne so i try to keep away from them
We are glad that you found what works for you.
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Louise Baker - Nutritionist for Liverdoctor.com
Russ
We suggest you read this article for further information:https://www.liverdoctor.com/how-to-treat-acne/
When acne is present, we recommend a diet very low in any sugars (including most fruits) starches and dairy. Dairy products are often linked to acne.
Zinc deficiency may also be present and to correct these potential deficiencies, Dr Cabot prescribes
Vitamin Mega II daily – to supply vitamins and minerals for your daily needs and boost your reserves of these most important nutriments.
Dr Cabot has recently released her 15 Day Cleanse - Two weeks to begin your journey toward improved liver health and function, utilising both the supplements and a tasty, easy to prepare dietary regimen. Please go to www.drcabotcleanse.com to place an order.
After completing the Cleanse, we recommend you remain on this style of eating and you can then begin the Maintenance plan that is available at the same website.
Due to the elimination of inflammatory foods on the cleanse, people often notice their skin improves due to the cleanse working on the liver, gut and immune system, which ultimately results in clearer skin.
Let us know how you get on.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutritionist for Liverdoctor.com
When acne is present, we recommend a diet very low in any sugars (including most fruits) or starches.
Zinc deficiency may also be present and to correct these potential deficiencies, Dr Cabot prescribes
Vitamin Mega II daily – to supply vitamins and minerals for your daily needs and boost your reserves of these most important nutriments.
MSM + Vitamin C – ½ to 1 teaspoon twice daily in vegetable juice or water to reduce oxidation, inflammation and boost liver health.
You may purchase these supplements and Dr Cabot’s books athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutrition Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
We do not have experience with facial reflexology.
A zinc supplement should help you. Most people with anorexia have severe zinc deficiency.
You would have very compromised detoxification – Livatone Plus would help your liver clear toxins.
If you are eating a lot of carbs to gain weight, a berberine supplement helps your body metabolise them and should reduce acne.
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Margaret Jasinska
Naturopath for Liverdoctor.com
Once your Gall Bladder is gone it is far more difficult to absorb fat soluble vitamins and you may now have a vitamin A deficiency, leaving you at a greater risk of acne and other Vitamin A deficiency conditions.
When acne is present, we recommend a diet very low in any sugars (including most fruits) or starches
Zinc deficiency may also be present and to correct these potential deficiencies, Dr Cabot prescribes
Vitamin Mega II daily – to supply vitamins and minerals for your daily needs and boost your reserves of these most important nutriments.
To ensure bile supply is sufficient, boost liver health and encourage its regrowth, Dr Cabot prescribes
Ox Bile capsules – 1 - 2 capsules at the beginning of each meal to replace the bile that can no longer be delivered from your gallbladder to help essential fat and fat soluble vitamin absorption.
You may purchase these supplements and Dr Cabot’s book 'Save Your Gallbladder Naturally and What to Do If You've Already Lost It' athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutrition Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
When acne is present, we recommend a diet very low in any sugars (including most fruits) or starches, this includes avoiding wine which is also high in sugar.
Zinc deficiency may also be present and to correct these potential deficiencies, Dr Cabot prescribes
Vitamin Mega II daily – to supply vitamins and minerals for your daily needs and boost your reserves of these most important nutriments.
Livatone Plus – 1 to 2 capsules twice daily, to improve liver function.
MSM + Vitamin C – ½ to 1 teaspoon twice daily in vegetable juice or water to reduce oxidation, inflammation and boost liver health.
You may purchase these supplements athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
We recommend you download Dr Cabot's free e-book on Liver Cleansing, here's the link:https://www.liverdoctor.com/the-vital-principles-of-liver-cleansing-free-download/
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutrition Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
We recommend reducing eliminating your intake of grains and dairy, as these can be very inflammatory to the body.
There is an excellent anti-inflammatory diet in Dr Cabot's book 'I Can't Lose Weight and I Don't Know Why'.
As your liver acts as your body filter and is needed to work optimally for sufficient detoxification and elimination of toxins, you may benefit from taking
Livatone Plus 2 caps twice daily to optimise liver function.
Hair Skin and Nails food 2 caps a day as it contains zinc and other essential nutrients which are beneficial for the skin.
Let us know how you get on.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutrition Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
Based on the location of the acne, excess male hormones might be a problem - or just heightened sensitivity to normal levels of male hormones. This is common in insulin resistant people, so the ketogenic diet should help but it may take a few months. Berberine should help significantly because it reverses insulin resistance. The ideal dose is 2 caps twice daily with meals. This can be purchased here:http://shop.liverdoctor.com/berberine-500mg-60ct.html
A dairy free diet should also help.
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Margaret Jasinska
Naturopath for Liverdoctor.com
We recommend you eliminate inflammatory foods such as grains, sugar, dairy and processed foods.
Base your diet on good protein sources (chicken, seafood, lean meat, eggs, whey protein), good fats (seafood, avocado, coconut oil, olive oil, nuts and seeds), fresh vegetables and fruit, nuts and seeds.
There is an excellent anti-inflammatory diet in Dr Cabot's book 'I Can't Lose Weight and I Don't Know Why'.
Please ensure you are drinking 2L of water a day.
You may benefit from taking
Hair, skin and nails food 2 caps per day as it contains zinc which is essential for promoting healthy skin, reducing inflammation and promoting skin healing.
This can be purchased here:http://shop.liverdoctor.com/hair-skin-nails-food-90-capsules.html
Let us know how you get on.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutrition Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
This sounds like you may have a mild seafood/shellfish allergy.
We recommend you eliminate seafood from your diet and see if the acne goes away.
There is an excellent anti-inflammatory diet in Dr Cabot's book 'I Can't Lose Weight and I Don't Know Why'.
You would benefit from improving gut health by taking
Glutamine 1 metric teaspoon twice daily to heal and seal the gut lining and support detoxification.
Floratone-10 1 cap twice daily in between meals or on an empty stomach, this is a probiotic which will support the growth of good bacteria and support efficient digestion.
MSM Plus Vitamin C 1/2 tsp once or twice before meals, to reduce inflammation, improve skin integrity and support liver detoxification.
These can be purchased here:https://shop.liverdoctor.com/
Let us know how you get on.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutrition Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
Please do not squeeze the pustules, as it may leave a permanent scar.
Loss of part of your liver may be corrected with some time as it can regenerate to its original size but the Gall Bladder is gone forever.
Once your Gall Bladder is gone it is far more difficult to absorb fat soluble vitamins and you may now have a vitamin A deficiency, leaving you at a greater risk of acne and other Vitamin A deficiency conditions.
When acne is present, we recommend a diet very low in any sugars (including most fruits) or starches
Zinc deficiency may also be present and to correct these potential deficiencies, Dr Cabot prescribes
Vitamin Mega II daily – to supply vitamins and minerals for your daily needs and boost your reserves of these most important nutriments.
To ensure bile supply is sufficient, boost liver health and encourage its regrowth, Dr Cabot prescribes
Ox Bile capsules – 1 - 2 capsules at the beginning of each meal to replace the bile that can no longer be delivered from your gallbladder to help essential fat and fat soluble vitamin absorption.
Livatone Plus – 1 to 2 capsules twice daily, to improve liver function.
N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC 600mg) – 1 to 2 capsules twice daily well away from food, if any upset occurs take at the beginning of your meals. This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get your liver better faster.
MSM + Vitamin C – ½ to 1 teaspoon twice daily in vegetable juice or water to reduce oxidation, inflammation and boost liver health.
You may purchase these supplements and Dr Cabot’s books athttps://shop.liverdoctor.com/
As an additional topical addition, you may apply to any acne affected area, a colloidal silver solution to kill the bacteria that causes acne.
Kind Regards,
Victoria Taylor
Naturopath for Liverdoctor.com
That's great to hear, keep up the good work!
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutrition Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
Pleae sugget me wht should i do for my melsma on cheek one side and on nose.i expain u my problem
I hve fair skin bt when hot weather starts so my skin react so badly it start to get black and melsma big mark on my one side of my face and get more pinple and acne on my forehead just in hot weather .
I dont know wht its happening from last 3 yrs.
When the cold weather start skin turn in to so fait and all marks are gone.please help me
To redress this problem.i hve so mymuch gensiin abt this.
It sounds like you need to improve your liver health.
We recommend you see your healthcare practitioner.
In the meantime, Dr Cabot recommends you download our free e-book on liver cleansing:https://www.liverdoctor.com/ebook/vital-principles-for-liver-cleansing/
Dr Cabot recommends you take
Livatone Plus 2 caps twice daily to improve liver function.
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) 2 caps twice daily at least 2 hours away from food, if any upset occurs please take with meals. NAC is the precursor to glutathione; the body's most potent antioxidant. This supplement works well with Livatone Plus to get the liver better faster.
These supplements can be purchased here:https://shop.liverdoctor.com/
Let us know how you get on.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Nutritional Consultant for Liverdoctor.com
Hello,
Your breakout symptoms may be due to a number of different causes from Shingles to liver congestion.
The rashes over other parts of your body may reflect intestinal permeability or, again, liver congestion.
You are advised to seek medical advice and then we can offer you more detailed advice.
Kind Regards,
Jessah Robinson
Sales & Nutrition Consultant