This is a guideline only. We are not asking you to eliminate foods or food groups completely; we do suggest you cut back and moderate some food types. The “May Aggravate Acne-Prone Skin” group has been a problem for many people who experience acne. We also know that some people have trigger foods such as citrus, but this is not across the board.
 

Iodized salt
Milk (including organic and especially nonfat)
Cheese

Whey or soy protein shakes and protein bars,
creatine

Soy products: tofu, soy milk, tempeh, edamame, soy sauce

Seafood, shellfish

Spirulina, chlorella, blue-green algae

Kelp, miso soup, seaweed, seaweed supplements

Vitamins with iodides, iodine, kelp, potassium iodide (also avoid biotin and B12)

Foods high in androgens

Peanut butter, peanuts

Excessive Sugar

Excessive Caffeine

Fried foods

Inflammatory Oils: corn, safflower, sunflower, soy, vegetable

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Foods/Beverages That May Provide Anti-Inflammatory Support

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Turmeric

Ginger

Green tea (especially matcha, true matcha)

Ceylon cinnamon

Apple cider vinegar

Cremini mushrooms

Tuna

Chicken breast

Leafy greens

Asparagus

Wild-caught salmon

Eggs

Walnuts

Deep leafy greens: spinach, kale, watercress

Blueberries

Hemp seeds

Mustard seed

Brussel sprouts

Winter squash

Navy beans​

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Supplements that support skin health 

 

DMK EFAs

Face Reality Balance + Restore

Clearstem Mindbodyskin

Optizinc

There-Biotic Complete

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