Can toxins affect acne? Detox is one of the those buzzwords that is connected with a very long list of ails, and it’s no different with acne skin treatment. The theory goes that the human body is overburdened with toxins. These toxins interrupt natural processes in the body and cause health problems, among them acne. The internet is littered with myths, quackery and utter nonsense in many areas. So... 

Acne And Bacteria, Is There A link? Although I’m a firm believer in “healthy body, healthy skin” i.e. that good skin health starts from the inside out, I can’t completely ignore the bacteria argument. If I ever get a breakout, from whatever cause, one of the first things I do is reach for Betadine to help keep the affected area nice and clean. I use that one because it’s... 

Does Eating Fatty Foods Cause Acne? While there’s no evidence to prove or disprove the idea that eating fatty, greasy foods will cause acne, I think we can all agree that such foods are bad for us. They damage overall health so therefore you skin will undoubtedly suffer. We’re in one of those common sense areas. Eating fried burgers, or potato chips, or creamy cakes is something that... 

Does Sugar Cause Acne? Since clear, healthy skin and good overall health go hand in hand then since excessive sugar consumption causes problems for your body in general then YES, ABSOLUTELY, sugar does provoke skin problems. And what I mean by excessive is eating candies, sugary soda, cakes, cookies and other junk food with hidden sugars. Hidden Sugars You could be eating a lot more sugar than you... 

Squeeze It or Leave It? Squeezing Spots is probably not something you like to think about, but it happens and I for one have heard a lifetime’s worth of advice on this one, both in real life and the web. As I see it there are two camps: the don’t squeeze people and the squeeze carefully people. The don’t squeeze people say that the white head that comes is a good thing, it means... 

Does Coffee/Cause Acne? The jury is still out on this one. Although there’s a huge pile of anecdotal “evidence” to support the idea that drinking coffee has a detrimental effect on skin health, there is not actually any real evidence to support it. By real evidence I mean the results of numerous, independent, rigorous studies. However, having said all that there are a few good... 

In a word- YES! Water DOES Help Acne! Drinking enough water is vital to your overall health. This simple advice can give you tremendous health benefits, from relief from headaches and migraine to clearer skin. Let’s take a look at the role of water in the human body: The human body is anywhere from 60% to 70% water. Did you know that your tissues and organs like muscle, brain, blood, skin and even bone all...