Question:

Updated on
August 14, 2012

what is good for teenage acne?

My teenage daughter suffers from acne. It has affected her self-esteem. I have avoided the long-term antibiotic treatment (for years) that I was prescribed as a teenager and have been taking her for facials for the past 2 years. It has helped only marginally.

Have read the posted information on acne.

I am somewhat confused. I thought that diet was extremely important, i.e. avoid dairy, sugar, white flour, refined foods, etc., yet, it is not given much validation on this site. However, food allergies are mentioned.

Can you clarify? For example, are there other foods that cause allergic reactions that affect acne besides the ones just mentioned?

Thank you. (Obviously, you will need to edit this.)

Answer:

Teenage acne is affected by hormonal changes as well as nutrition.
A good B-complex, Fish oil and cooling foods like green leafy vegetables and cucumber can help. The skin becomes sensitive to environment as well and bacteria affects skin as well. Regular washing the face with organic soap helps. An over all superfood formula for optimal immune, blood cleans(helps acne a lot) is Schinoussa sea vegetables berry formula. 1tsp in water every morning is like 10 servings of fruit and vegetables.

Thanks

Response by John Koveos B.Sc Nutrition

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