Eating Junk Food Can Acne worsens

Jakarta, Acne is a skin condition common among adolescents and adults. Many factors contribute to the development of acne, including the habits of eating junk food.

Although not yet scientifically proven junk food can cause acne, but the high sugar-containing foods have been associated with the formation of acne.

Acne is usually formed in areas that contain large amounts of oil glands, such as the neck, chest, shoulders and face, according to MayoClinic. The main cause of acne is hormonal changes. Also, acne can be formed due to excess production of sebum (oil) or a buildup of bacteria on the skin.

Junk food high in sugar could be a key contributor to the formation of acne, as reported by Livestrong, Sunday (04/12/2011). Studies conducted by scientists at Dartmouth Medical School Manchester, New Hampshire, found that foods high in sugar levels can trigger overproduction of serum and insulin, which may disrupt hormones and lead to the formation of acne.

Healthy foods that contain lots of vitamins and minerals are effective in helping and treating acne. Replace your junk food diet with lots of carrots contain vitamin A and helps reduce excess sebum production, red meat is rich in zinc and control the activity of the gland husband, grains that contain vitamin B and help reduce stress, which can also cause acne.

The easiest way to prevent the formation of acne is diligent in cleaning the skin. Try using warm water when washing the face to open pores and help eliminate water there is bacteria.

Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands because hands can become a den of bacteria and germs, which can move to the face and triggers the formation of acne