Foods that Cause Acne

Acne is one of the most hated enemy by everyone, especially women. Acne is not including a dangerous disease. But its presence is very annoying, though acne is not harmful but should we treat and handle well.

Acne is caused by clogged pores due to overactive oil glands ^(1). Although many medical experts who denied any connection between acne with the food we eat, there's no harm in avoiding some foods that supposedly can trigger acne.

Here are some foods can cause acne:

1. Sugar and Chocolate

Chocolate may be one of the most food trigger acne. Archives of Dermatology published a study which explains that the food has a high Glycemic Index scale, usually in processed carbohydrates such as sugar can cause the appearance of acne due to increased hormone levels.

2. Milk

Some studies show a high milk intake may be associated with the appearance of acne ^(2). A Harvard study found that teens who drink milk more than two servings a day are more likely to suffer from severe acne. That is because the increase in growth hormone which causes the sebaceous glands in the skin become clogged.

3. Iodine

Iodine may be one factor in the appearance of acne, such as skin oil glands which can irritate skin that is prone to acne ^(3). Iodine can be found in fish and shellfish because sea water contains iodine. In addition other sources comes from iodized salt which is a component of several types of canned food.

4.Caffeine and Alcohol

Caffeine is considered to trigger the appearance of acne because it can affect hormone levels produced by the body. Some sources of caffeine are coffee, tea, soft drinks, and chocolate. In addition, alcohol also causes an increase in hormones, particularly testosterone can cause acne more often.

5. Food Allergy Triggers

Skin problems often arise due to food allergies, especially milk and eggs. Acne appears due to the immune system tries to fight the poison that is felt. An allergist has diagnosed and confirmed the relationship of food allergy with severe acne.

6. Fruit and Vegetable Characteristically Acid

Some fruits and vegetables that are acidic can cause the appearance of acne, such as carrots, cucumbers, oranges, and lettuce. The acidity of the body can cause the appearance of acne, because it should be avoided.

Explanation :

1. Passive Voice

In the passive, the object of an active verb becomes the subject of the passive verb . Only transitive verbs (verbs that followed by an object) are used in passive.

Example : Mary helped the boy -> The boy was helped by Mary

2. Simple Present

In general, the simple present expresses event or situations that exist always, usually, habitually ; they exist now, have existed in the past and probably will exist in the future.

Example :        S + Verb + O

Dina pays the bill

S + to be + adjective/noun

Anita is a nice person

3. Adjective Clause

An adjective clause is a dependent clause that modifies a noun. It describes, identifies, or gives further information about a noun.

Example : I thanked the woman. She helped me.

->   I thanked the woman who helped me.

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