Acne and Dairy

by Raffaella
(Italy)

According to Dr. Audrey Kunin in The DermaDoctor Skinstruction Manual, “A study done at Colorado State University suggests that the Kitivan Islanders of Papua New Guinea and Ache hunter-gathers of Paraguay, are acne-free. In contrast, in North America and western Europe, 79 to 95 percent of teens struggle with acne, and 40 to 54 percent of adults twenty-five and older still break out. ” Kunin goes out to suggest that diet may in fact play a role in the development of acne.

Bauer recommends taking time off of dairy to determine if it is causing acne outbreaks. Eliminate all dairy from your diet for at least a month and see if your skin improves. If it doesn't improve, dairy is not your enemy. If you do see a positive change, try adding dairy back in your diet by having 2 servings a day for four days. If the acne flares back up, dairy is a trigger for your skin and worthy of elimination.