Why am I breaking out?

[mjlanham2]

Do you think its because of all the fat or grease from my bacon? I don't know, I do know, however, I have never had a problem with acne before.

[theredhead]

Re: Why am I breaking out?

I doubt that it's connected with dietary fat, but I know how frustrating it is. I've been having hormonal issues and my face had broken out pretty badly. How embarassing for an almost 50-yr old! Recently, I started using the product sold at WalMart called AcneFree. It's supposed to be like Proactiv, but a lot cheaper. It's working really well for me. You might want to try it if the acne's bad enough to bother you.

[ValidRouge]

Re: Why am I breaking out?

My skin is pretty much acne free...UNLESS I drink coffee with cream. Then I'll break out in zits all around my mouth and chin.

My husband will look at me and say "Been drinking coffee?"

Makes me so mad.

I have no problems with bacon or any other fatty food. Only coffee/cream.

[Grant]

Re: Why am I breaking out?

My skin has cleared up remarkably, I drink a ton of water though so it may be that.

[JMarsa202]

Re: Why am I breaking out?

I understand your frustration! The first time I did Atkins, pre-daughter, my skin cleared up wonderfully. Any cheat would be obvious via my face. Now, however, my skin has not cleared up like it did last time, but I'm dealing with post-partum stuff, so I don't know how related the two are.

What I can say: I do not believe that foods are related specifically to breaking out. You may have a particular food you are sensitive to, like Joy with coffee, but food in general: there isn't a correlation between eating greasy foods and having it reflected on your face.

I got some great advice from acne.org when I looked into the issue.

[ValidRouge]

Re: Why am I breaking out?

Oh, and let me say too, that I don't have a problem with cream unless it is with coffee....that danged coffee gives me a **** of a time.

[*Emma*]

Re: Why am I breaking out?

oooh, my skins fab when im on this WOE, not found anything to make it break out yet! when im not on it however my skin is patchy and spotty... i feel for you!

[LuckyD]

Re: Why am I breaking out?

Your skin is detoxing too. The toxins are trying to escape your body in any manner they know how. I am sure after this breakout it will clear right up. My skin is so much better since this WOE and I eat bacon!

[surreys_princess]

Re: Why am I breaking out?

i had the occasional breakout before, and my skin looked tired and dirty all the time...ruddy....since atkins, my skin is fabulous..not one break out at all, and looks much more even and healthy......

i bet that it will pass, and then get much better for you...

[sallyseachange]

Re: Why am I breaking out?

Sorry you're experiencing this. Maybe you are sensitive to some food or other. Have you added anything new to your diet?

Drink loads and loads of water... that's good on so many fronts... and particularly for your skin.

[mjlanham2]

Re: Why am I breaking out?

Thanks for all the advice. I am not sure what my skin is going through, but I am sure it will pass.