The Acne Diet Copyright © 2012 by Julie Gabriel. All rights reserved Published by Pure Vitality Books 3 1 Underwood Rise T unbridge Wells T N25RY Kent U nited Kingdom ISBN 978-0-9563558-5-0 No part of this book may be used or reproduced by any means, graphic, electronic, or mechanical, including photocopying, recording, taping or by any information storage retrieval sys-tem without the written permission of the publisher except in the case of brief quotations embodied in critical articles and reviews. The views expressed in this work are solely those of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the publisher. The publisher hereby disclaims any responsibility for them. The author hereby expressly disclaims any responsibility for any adverse effects that may result from use of advice and recom- mendations contained in this book. This book is not intended to replace an advice and care of a general medical practitioner. The information in this book must be used with proper discre-tion, ideally after consultation with your medical practitioner. Printed in the United States of America C O Conten ts Introduction ..................................................................................................... 9 Chapter 1: The Holistic Theory of Acne. ..................................................... 17 Keeping Pores Clean ............................................................. 19 Nature’s Perfect Moisturizers ................................................... 20 The Nasty Neighbor: P.Acnes Bacteria. .............................. 24 Acne: Disease or Inconvenience? ........................................ 25 The Whole-Body Imbalance.................................................. 28 Inner and Outer Causes of Acne. ......................................... 31 Inner Acne Factors: ............................................................... 32 Chapter 2: Acne Triggers: From Synthetics to Sugars ............ 35 Food Additives and 0ur Skin ................................................. 35 Food Colorants: Pretty Enemies........................................... 36 Synthetic Flavorings and Acne ............................................. 45 Preservatives in Food and Acne .......................................... 47 Bad Fats, Good Fats ............................................................. 50 Avoid Milk to Relieve Acne. .................................................. 55 Acne and Sugar Connection ................................................. 58 vii The Acne Diet Low GI Diet Helps Clear Acne. ............................................. 59 How to Easily Switch to Low GI Eating ................................ 65 Acne and Proteins in Our Diet .............................................. 67 Raw Foods for Clear Complexion ............................................. 72 Anti-Acne Diet Food List ....................................................... 74 Chapter 3: Food Cures for Acne ............................................... 79 Acne and Essential Fatty Acids ............................................ 79 Vitamin A for Acne: Moderation is the Key .......................... 80 The Ultimate Beauty Vitamin. ............................................... 84 Magnesium for Stress-Related Acne ................................... 85 Nutritional Support for Prostaglandins ...................................... 86 Gluthatione and Acne ............................................................ 88 Probiotics and Skin Health. ................................................... 90 Chapter 4: The Green Acne Detox ............................................ 95 Liver Detox for Clear Skin ..................................................... 95 Kidney Detox: Erase Puffiness ........................................... 100 Bowel Cleanse with Fiber .................................................... 102 Emotional Detox: De-Stress for Clear Skin ....................... 105 viii Contents Chapter 5: Acne and Your Hormones ..................................... 113 Acne and Zinc ...................................................................... 114 Phytoestrogens for Acne ..................................................... 115 Herbal Hormone Helpers .................................................... 116 Chapter 6: Toxic Skincare and Acne ...................................... 121 Toxic Ingredients to Avoid if You Have Acne. ................... 122 What’s Wrong with Benzoyl Peroxide ................................ 130 Avoid Retinoids. ................................................................... 132 Antibiotics in Acne Treatment ............................................. 134 Chapter 7: Natural Skin Care and Acne. ................................ 139 Natural Face Tonics for Acne ............................................. 143 Exfoliation for Acne Prone Skin .......................................... 146 The Importance of Sunscreen .................................................. 148 Skin Friendly Oils................................................................... 151 Natural Zit Zappers .............................................................. 153 The Big Squeeze ..................................................................... 157 Allergies or a Healing Crisis? .............................................. 160 Anti-Acne Skincare Routine ................................................ 162 ix The Acne Diet Chapter 8: Dealing with Acne Residue ................................... 167 Natural Routine for Acne Scars. ......................................... 170 Natural Skin Whitening. ....................................................... 174 Avoid Hydroquinone ............................................................ 174 Kojic Acid .............................................................................. 176 Licorice .................................................................................. 177 Niacinamide ........................................................................... 177 Arbutin ................................................................................... 178 Azelaic Acid .......................................................................... 178 Using Acids to Fade Scars. ................................................. 178 Vitamin C and Post-Acne Marks......................................... 180 Conclusion ................................................................................. 183 Appendix 1: ............................................................................... 187 Appendix 2. ................................................................................ 215 Index ............................................................................................. ?? About the Author ......................................................................... ?? x Note All recipes and treatments contained in this book are considered to be generally safe and effective. However, despite every effort to offer expert advice it is not possible for this book to predict an individual person’s reactions to a particular recipe or a treatment. The reader should consult the qualified medical practitioner for advice. Neither the publisher nor the author accepts any responsibility for any effects that may arise from following recipes and treatments outlined in this book. xi The Acne Diet