Adult acne question

2»

Replies

  • peaceout_aly
    peaceout_aly Posts: 2,018 Member
    jandsstevenson887 wrote: »
    I'm not sure which board is best but I have an odd question. I had been suffering from acne this last year very badly. It was mostly around my chin and was boderline cystic. They were very painful and embarrassing. I'm 37, I was 5'3" and about 154lbs so not obese and I ate a moderately healthy diet. In January, I started MFP, I've lost 15lbs (currently at 139) and gave up soda, fast foods, etc for the most part. My acne is virtually gone for the last 1-2 months. Any ideas what the key was that made the change in my skin? More water, less soda? Less greasy foods? Less weight? I'm kinda confused (but obviously relieved).

    Washing my face 2 x a day with a stronger cleanser, moisturizing and decreasing my sugar intake (mostly coming from a daily latte) helped with mine! And drinking more water.
  • Cindy01Louisiana
    Cindy01Louisiana Posts: 302 Member
    edited April 2016
    I am voting for the water increase. When I was diagnosed with embarrassing and painful adult onset acne, I had a naturopath recommend a lot more water, carrot juice, and to never ever ever ever put soap products on my face. That was about 20 years ago. My acne cleared up within days, and I have never struggled with it since. I drink carrot juice now only occasionally. I drink a lot of water every day. I have never used a soap product on my face since then - just warm water and a washcloth. So yeah, I vote for the water increase as the culprit!

Categories