Bad skin since losing weight

gabbyo23

Anyone else find this? Ever since I began counting calories again I've had a face covered in spots! I can't really figure out why this is. Any tips on how to improve this? I'm 26 so too old for teenage skin.

DebSozo

Dieting can be stressful to the body. It is odd, but I get stress breakouts initially when I change macros especially. This last time it was itchy light rash on my upper chest/lower neck clavicle area and took 2 weeks to clear. I used to get face acne breakouts under stress when I was your age.

MsAmandaNJ

How long has this been going on? Have you changed the foods you eat? Drinking enough water? Are you stressed?

spring913

Yep, same here. It has calmed down now 7 months in.

Gamliela

That wS the opposite for me, my skin cleared up with the extra water I drank and the more healthy vegetables. I couldn't fit so many high cal foods in, like deserts and fries, so maybe that also helped. IDK, what are you eating now thats different to when you weren't logging calories?

Queenmunchy

Are you working out without washing your face before? That's the kicker for me and always corresponds with when I'm eating more consciously.

DebSozo

Wash pillowcase also. The dermatologist said that some of the acne can be caused by bacteria that feeds on the dead skin cells trapped in oil that can clog pores. He prescribed a topical antibiotic and retinol cream in my son's case and it cleared up in one month. The retinol encourages high turnover in cells and the topical antibiotic killed the bacteria that was making the angry looking red spots. Check with a dermatologist for your individual case though.

everher

Make sure you're drinking enough water and if you're working out I cleanse my face before hand with a towelette and immediately after working out I wash my face.

JaydedMiss

I had really bad skin most my life, Definatly got worse dieting its begining to calm down now about 6 months in

TheLittleFangs

I developed acne at 30... it's a thing late onset acne. The two may not be related. I have a topical that helps.

aikilady

Yes!
Anything that stresses the body can throw off hormonal balance and cause acne flare-ups, particularly for women who are not on oral contraceptives.
Make sure you're eating enough to fuel your training-I found under eating while intensely training really screwed with mine. Calories will be different for everyone so you will have to play around and find out what works for you.
I was trying to eat 14 to 1500 cal while intensely training plus living and active lifestyle.
My body rebuild. I find that now I can eat about 1800 to 2000 cal per day and lose weight at a steady pace I'm very healthy and athletic now.
If I did not train I would have to eat less to keep the calorie deficit but I was definitely under eating before.
I found that a great vitamin supplement helps balance my hormones out as well, there are many different ones you can try I know we aren't supposed to promote products so I won't tell you the brands that I have used with success.
Just do your research on some high quality PMT support vitamins and that will be a great place to start.
Also for me coffee throws my hormones off I can only get away with one or 2 cups per week. There are many things that stress the body out… Acne is tricky but it comes from within almost always.
Good luck, I know how hard it can be!

jennifer_417

Any kind of change can cause hormonal fluctuations that can show up on your skin. I'd say just make sure you are keeping it clean and moisturized, and give it some time. Chances are it'll settle down on its own.

Christine_72

You haven't recently incorporated protein powder into your diet? Whey concentrate makes me break out!

leanjogreen18

My jawbone is also breaking out. I don't feel stressed but I think the body can be stressed.

Also I've added more cheese than I used to eat and more cottage cheese. I might have to back off them a bit if things don't settle down soon:(

cerise_noir

How many grams of fat are you consuming per day?
Did you cut your calories drastically?

azulvioleta6

Sadly, teen skin can last well into your 40s, if not beyond.

Make sure that you shower after working out--rise out your hair, wash your body with soap.

Have you ever tried African Black Soap? You can get it at Target, Walgreens, etc...it's great for breakout-prone skin. Doing oil cleansing can help too.

gabbyo23

Thanks for all replies here, sorry it took so long to get back on here! My skin has gotten worse since I posted. It's really getting me down.

I don't work out but I have a very busy and stressful life. I'm going to go and see if I can find a good medicated face wash today incase that helps.

My guess is it could be too much coffee/not enough water or sleep and my body being stressed by calorie deficit....but I'm obviously not willing to remove the deficit so it's gonna have to get used to it!!!!

I do struggle to drink water. Don't ask me why...I don't really know, I just don't enjoy it. I have up to 3 coffees a day. Maybe too much? And one small bottle of diet pop a day.

I had lovely clear skin when I was fatter

_Justinian_

It was the opposite for me. The only beverage I drink now is water with the occasional sweet drink or tea once every few weeks or so. Being hydrated in additional to daily exercise has taken years off of my skin.

Lounmoun

gabbyo23 wrote: »

Anyone else find this? Ever since I began counting calories again I've had a face covered in spots! I can't really figure out why this is. Any tips on how to improve this? I'm 26 so too old for teenage skin.

My skin has cleared up except right before my period where I always get 1-2 pimples. I've always had skin problems from when I was a pre-teen to my 40's.
I didn't change my diet much but I probably get more protein and vegetables/fruits than I did before counting calories. I drink mostly water or unsweetened tea.
I use Noxema right now for my facial cleanser. I've used a lot of other things in the past but they didn't help much.

kymberleykennedy

gabbyo23 wrote: »

Thanks for all replies here, sorry it took so long to get back on here! My skin has gotten worse since I posted. It's really getting me down.

I don't work out but I have a very busy and stressful life. I'm going to go and see if I can find a good medicated face wash today incase that helps.

My guess is it could be too much coffee/not enough water or sleep and my body being stressed by calorie deficit....but I'm obviously not willing to remove the deficit so it's gonna have to get used to it!!!!

I do struggle to drink water. Don't ask me why...I don't really know, I just don't enjoy it. I have up to 3 coffees a day. Maybe too much? And one small bottle of diet pop a day.

I had lovely clear skin when I was fatter

Maybe add a low calorie dilute juice to your water for taste. Once you get into drinking at least 3 litres of water per day it's actually quite easy. Just little and often. It's ok to have caffeine and soda but if that's all you're drinking, that won't be helping. Also try to get at least 6 hrs of restful sleep and eat healthy. Try that and see how things are after 3 weeks (once your skin has fully renewed itself).

kristikitter

Happens to me (any kind of weight/diet change will result in breakouts). Cleanse and tone twice a day, drink your water. It'll settle.