Alcohol is a classic topic where contradictions are flying at you left, right and centre. One minute a nightly glass of wine is beneficial for blood pressure, the next minute all alcohol is a devil which must be sworn off forever. Resveratrol is supposedly a heart healthy red wine super compound, yet the same newspapers […]
Bacteria pops up in strange and unexpected places when it comes to acne. One of the more surprising connections is to the stress explosion that teenagers constantly report. In 2019, it was discovered that two strains of p.acnes bacteria had receptors in their cell membranes for catecholamines, AKA adrenaline and noradrenaline, the two stress hormones
One – slashing sugar It’s no secret in 2024 that stuffing your face with sugar can lead to savage acne outbreaks. It’s one of the most reliable ways to supercharge pro-inflammatory chemicals and all the red and angry pimples that come with it. There’s no need to eliminate all sugar from your diet, but
Broccoli is already an excellent food for acne, as is its relative cabbage. Both contain over 50% of the RDI for vitamin C per 100 grams, and magnesium as a bonus. Both are anti-inflammatory, and including just one in your daily diet (broccoli tastes better) will bring the entire immune system stimulation behind your acne
You’re about to make an epic switch to an acne-friendly diet. You’ve outlawed donuts and soybean oil, and you have dozens of delicious yet all natural recipes lined up. You’re happy that your new diet is much less punishing (and tastier) than you expected. However, there’s one menace that could scupper everything. According to many
