How to Get Rid of Acne With Diet & Lifestyle: Clear Skin Forever

On top of that, these pimples always seem to show up at the worst possible time – like on the day of a big meeting, or your graduation ceremony, or a sweet job interview, or the worst – a romantic dinner date.

And then you dread going out into the world and showing your face in public… especially to people you find attractive or somebody you’re trying to make a good impression on… because they might just stare at your pimple instead of looking you in the eye, giving you that sinking, gut-wrenching feeling of dread.

And it feels like the world hates you, because all your friends have clear skin and they don’t even have to try, but you’re stuck day after day, shelling out buku bucks for treatment after treatment that doesn’t do a dang thing!

Let’s face it – acne sucks.

It’s tough to put your best face forward when you can’t stand the way your face looks.

Your self esteem goes up and down with your breakouts.

Sometimes, you feel so embarrassed, you actually stay at home while your friends are going out, because you’re too terrified to show your face in public!

And you’ve tried everything. You’ve tried tons of treatments but nothing worked.

And now you’re back at square one.

EXCEPT…

Now there’s a lightbulb going off in your head.

A sliver of hope!

You’re thinking, “Hmm… maybe it’s not me that’s the problem… maybe there’s something wrong with all these treatments I’ve been using!”

And you would be exactly right.

High five! You’re on the trail of discovery!

Now let us share something crazy with you.

All those acne treatments you tried? You know – benzoyl peroxide, salicylic acid, antibiotics, Proactiv, even Accutane?

They commit one terrible, awful error: they don’t actually do anything about the root causes of acne! In fact, they work on a very shallow, surface level.

Now, it might seem like acne is a surface level problem – since it’s on your skin – and we’ll forgive you for thinking that.

But it’s not. Not even close.

In reality, acne is a deep hormonal problem in your body. When you have acne, it means your hormones are going hog-wild.

That’s bad, because hormones are like little elves that deliver messages to your cells – in fact, they make just about everything happen in your body.

The elves are deciding things like, “How much excess sebum should I spew out?” “Should I clog this pore or keep it open?” “Hmm… just how red and swollen and inflamed should I make this pimple today?”

That’s a huge amount of power your hormones have. When they’re out of whack like this, you get acne. No way around it.

Except for one method…

Get your hormones back in balance. You must do this if you want to get clear skin.

Fact: any treatment that doesn’t fix your wild hormonal imbalances will never get you the clear skin you deserve.

Are you starting to see why all those treatments you’ve tried so far haven’t done much?

It makes sense, doesn’t it?

These treatments don’t fix your hormones. They just operate at a surface level, trying to kill acne bacteria and unclog pores, which is all well and good. But it’s like sitting in tiny wooden row-boat with a gaping hole in it, and trying to bail it out with a coffee mug. It’s hopeless! The water keeps coming in, no matter how fast you move that dang coffee mug.

Same with these treatments. The acne keeps coming back, no matter how many treatments you try.

And we promise you this: If you keep using treatments that completely ignore the root hormonal causes of acne, you will never get clear skin.

You will be running, chasing, hopelessly yearning for a cure that actually works… but none of them do, because they don’t do anything about the root causes of acne.

You’ve been down that road… you know where it goes. Acne Town.

Argh!

Believe us – you’ve got a right to be angry!

Doctors, dermatologists, and pharmaceutical companies have tried to convince you of things like:

“Oh, hey, just try our new Clarity Cream X10 for problem skin, and you’ll look like this supermodel!”

“Oh, just try our new Ultra Acne Vanisher Scrubby Pads and you’ll be clear in a jiffy. You’ll be able to practically wipe the pimples off!”

Um… yeah right!

That’s a load of crud. And now we know why… these treatments aren’t actually solving the root hormonal triggers of acne.

What’s really causing your acne problem?

If common acne treatments aren’t working for you, then there are probably deeper issues going on within your body related to your hormones. We’ll get into that in a moment.

The American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) states that there are 3 causes of acne:

1. Overproduction of oil by enlarged oil glands in the skin.
2. Blockage of the hair follicles that release oil.
3. Growth of bacteria, called P. acnes, within the hair follicles.

But these reasons are actually not the true causes of acne.

Why isn’t anyone asking what’s causing the overproduction of oil by enlarged oil glands?

What’s causing the blockage of hair follicles that release oil?

What’s causing the growth of P. acnes bacteria?

Think of a river that feeds into a lake… and miles up the river there’s a factory polluting it and all the pollutants eventually make it into the lake downstream. Meanwhile, down at the lake, people are scrambling to clean up all the pollution in the water and on the shores.

Everyone is thinking of new ways and new tools to clean and manage the lake’s pollution better…

But the correct question to ask is: where is this pollution coming from?

The American Academy of Dermatology’s official stance is that there is no relationship between diet and acne.

Seriously?!

As we’ve discovered, the American Academy of Dermatology are just wrong. They haven’t caught up with the latest research.

Here’s what we mean:

Recent research from Harvard and Dartmouth has found that 70 to 90 percent of all milk sold in stores contains hormones such as progesterone, testosterone precursors and insulin-like growth factor hormones… all linked to causing acne.

But it’s not just milk… acne has been linked to diet and other environmental factors in 92 studies published in 32 of the top peer-reviewed scientific journals. So while the AAD’s stance might not change anytime soon, the evidence is becoming harder and harder to just brush aside.

Devin’s personal battle with acne

My name is Devin Mooers. I was just like you. I struggled with acne beyond my teenage years.

I did all the right things – or so I thought!

I washed my face twice a day.

I used benzoyl peroxide (Clearasil) religiously, which left bleach spots my favorite shirts. It helped my zits go away faster, but they kept coming.

I tried “MyChelle Clear Skin Serum,” an insanely expensive little 1 oz. bottle ($30) that didn’t do anything except vaporize my hard-earned money. I felt hopeless, and my acne problem took a huge toll on my self-esteem.

Bottom line, I just felt ugly, and I knew there was a good-looking guy hiding somewhere under all that acne.

So I became obsessed with researching the root causes of acne and what I could do about it. I was going to find out… or die trying. I wasn’t about to let the rest of my life pass me by with a face-full of acne, preventing me from asking girls out, getting portrait photographs, and meeting new people.

Over the course of 8 years, I read a whole pile of books and scientific papers on the root causes of acne. I was shocked to discover that the single strongest cause of acne was diet. I was even more shocked when I discovered that this is something that most doctors don’t know about yet.

After much research and lifestyle experimentation, I finally found a system for getting to the root cause of acne. Without any face washes or treatments, my acne went away and stayed away. My life changed forever.

My self confidence soared. I used to avoid cameras but then I started smiling confidently in photos with friends and family.

My dating life improved dramatically. Okay, that’s not saying much since I didn’t have much of a dating life to begin with, but I still felt a ton more confident! I worked up the courage to ask a cute girl to prom in high school, and I’ll be darned if she didn’t say yes.

In my first job interview (when I was a freshman in college), I suddenly felt less like a kid, and more like a capable “adult”. (It’s ironic that we associate acne with youth / teenage years, but in reality, it can strike at any age!)

On top of all that, because of the quality of my newfound diet, I found myself feeling more energized day after day. We’re not talking instant bliss, here, but I found myself feeling a little more relaxed every day, a little happier, a little more optimistic. That just makes living easier and more fun!

Also… I couldn’t believe it… I started to love looking in the mirror! Now when you’ve had acne for most of the formative years of your life, and you suddenly start to enjoy looking in the mirror, that’s something worth writing home about (and sharing with the world).

Keep reading and I’ll share my system for having clear skin.

But first, I want to share some of my findings with you…

Why common treatments haven’t worked for your acne

The most common treatment for acne is benzoyl peroxide. This is found in the many over-the-counter treatments that are heavily advertised.

Benzoyl peroxide produces free radicals in your skin, which can cause premature aging and weaken your skin’s ability to heal.

It’s a vicious cycle…where it tears up your skin leaving you looking overly sunburnt, but you stay that way longer because your skin can’t heal itself normally.

Salicylic acid is another common ingredient found in many different face washes and scrubs. The side effects are irritation and burning in the skin.

If you are using a salicylic acid product in combination with a benzoyl peroxide product — which many people do — the irritation takes longer to heal.

Both of these are topical treatments and since they don’t address the dietary and hormonal imbalances in your body, your acne will return.

What about prescription treatments or cosmetic procedures?

Prescription treatments for acne focus on killing the bacteria Propionibacterium acnes—or P. acnes for short. But here’s the catch…

Acne is not caused by bacteria!

P. acnes bacteria aren’t even required for you to get ugly, red, swollen acne.

How do we know this? A study published in the journal Experimental Dermatology and Lipids in Health and Disease suggests exactly this… that acne can be present even without P. acnes. Bacteria do not cause acne, and yet dermatologists are still prescribing antibiotics. Sounds crazy, right?

Cosmetic procedures such as laser, light and UV therapy also focus on reducing P. acnes to control acne, according to the American Academy of Dermatology. Don’t throw your money down the drain on treatments that don’t even target the true cause of acne!

These treatments might be costing you hundreds of dollars per year, and still aren’t to the root causes of your acne problem which are related to nutritional and hormonal imbalances in your body.

Why doesn’t your doctor or dermatologist ever mention nutrition as part of acne treatment?

Most people want quick fixes for their acne, and common acne treatments are supposed to do that. But it’s a lost cause – you can’t cure acne that way. It just doesn’t make sense, since acne is such a deep problem in your body! It requires a deep solution.

Problem is, most dermatologists don’t know that!

Shockingly, nutrition education is sorely lacking in most medical schools. In 4 years of medical school, only 25 hours of nutritional coursework are recommended!

Even worse, according to the American Academy of Family Physicians, in 2008-2009, only 27 percent of medical schools met the recommend 25 hours of nutrition coursework.

No wonder doctors stick to what they know best, and that’s prescribing topical treatments and pills! Not recommending nutrition-based solutions like they should be (if they really want to help their patients get clear skin).

Can diet really help your acne get better?

Absolutely. That’s the reason I’m acne-free now! I don’t use any soap, cleansers, or any other products on my face, ever.

After years of experimentation on myself, I perfected a diet system to get rid of acne forever.

I can personally tell you that it not only cleared up my skin for good, but also way improved my overall health. I have better focus, more mental energy, and best of all, I just feel happier more often, because this diet supports optimal brain chemistry.

But it goes beyond my own experience – it’s scientific fact.

There are now dozens of scientific studies, from Duke Medical School and others, showing that certain foods (like dairy) trigger acne.

(It makes sense, doesn’t it? That a diet that cures your acne and gives you glowing skin also gives you radiant health overall? After all, your skin doesn’t lie about your health… in fact, you can usually instantly tell someone’s internal health by how good or bad their skin looks. A diet like this one supports excellent skin health as well as all-around excellent mental and physical stamina.)

Others have tested my system with great results too. Like Tom and Judi Westall who used it with their kids and wrote me:

I outline the system I developed in Clear Skin Forever. Turn to page 42 and you’ll discover the four food categories that gave Tom and Judi’s kids immediate results.

You’ll also get other insights on what’s really causing your acne such as…

• Is your acne trying to tell you something? What acne really is and what that means for your health. Page 14.
• What really causes acne? We mentioned earlier that it isn’t P. acnes. What’s the real cause then? And how does P. acnes come into play? Knowing this could shift your attitude toward prescription treatments if it hasn’t already. Page 27.
• Is there a link between acne and this disease? There could be a major health risk lurking around the corner if you don’t recognize this soon. Page 89.
• Why others can eat whatever they want but you can’t. A revealing study on genes and acne, how it affects your life, and what you can do about it. Page 47.

What about other acne-diet books?

If you search online, you’ll find no shortage of books on diet and acne whether published or self-published. Many of them have great reviews, too. But during my research, I’ve come across 3 main problems that prevent these methods from helping people achieve consistent results:

1. They can be expensive to implement (tons of supplements, herbs, cleanses, etc.)
2. Some contain ridiculous remedies that are just difficult and messy
3. Some are “quick fix” treatments that don’t actually get to the root causes of acne, so your acne comes back!

J.C. Telus was in the cycle of buying and trying everything out there but stopped when he came across Clear Skin Forever. Here’s what he wrote:

When you get Clear Skin Forever, you’ll see what J.C. is talking about. It’s a no-nonsense guide that cuts through the clutter. It takes all the best methods that are proven by 51 scientific studies published in 32 respected, peer-reviewed scientific journals AND realistic for you to implement in your everyday, busy life.

That’s why you’ll discover high-level approaches to fighting the root causes of acne such as…

• The Congo Basin secret. Why the Mbenga Pygmies in the Congo Basin have such clear skin and what you can learn from them. Page 52.
• Nature’s most potent acne-clearing superfood. And no, it’s not a plant! Page 135.
• A harmful side effect of one of the worst foods for acne. One acne-causing food has a side effect that could be harming your health right now. Page 99.
• The 90-day challenge for clear skin. Avoiding this one food alone for 90 days could be the fastest solution to getting rid of acne for good. Page 89.
• The importance of fermented foods for gut health. This is totally crucial for clearing up your skin – antibiotics, poor diet, and stress lead to a compromised gut flora – and fermented foods can help you get back on track. Page 121.
• Why you should eat fermented foods even if you’re taking a probiotic. They help in different ways! Page 124.
• Why sprouted wheat bread is almost as bad for your skin as regular bread. Page 249.
• A complete list of “disaster” foods. You should avoid these at all costs if you really want clear skin. Page 48.
• The “Trojan horse” of acne foods. This insidious food not only causes acne, but also overworks your immune system leaving you feeling worse and preventing your skin from healing as fast as it should. Page 106.
• Why taking omega-3s isn’t always the best idea for your skin. Page 111.
• Why saturated fat is actually good for your skin. Page 109.
• How chronic stress triggers acne, and what you can do about it. Stress is a part of our everyday lives, but there are lots of ways to manage it, relax, and get in touch with yourself. We’ll walk you through the basics. Page 222.

You’ll also get more practical advice that other books miss that’s useful for everyday life like…

• A “health food” marketing scam. Trans fats are hiding in certain “heathy” cooking oils! We’ll tell you which ones, so you can avoid the perils of lipid peroxidation on your skin. Page 109.
• A list of 129 different food ingredients and beverages you can eat. Bring this to the grocery store next time you go shopping. Stick to this list and you’ll be golden. Page 150.
• How to eat out at restaurants without triggering acne. How to choose clear-skin-friendly restaurants and make key menu substitutions that will avoid the worst acne triggers. Page 240.
• What to do if you can’t stick to a specific diet. Depending on your current lifestyle changing diets and having control over what you eat can be hard. Here’s what to do. Page 244.
• The 12 foods that you absolutely must buy organic. Buying all organic groceries isn’t always possible and it’s expensive. But these the 12 foods you absolutely must buy organic. Hint: you don’t have to get all these. Even 3 out of 12 is a good start but all 12 will get you clear skin faster. Page 65.
• The 15 foods that don’t matter if you buy organic or not. A simple guide to help save you more money on your clear skin diet. Page 163.
• The eat-like-royalty method. A diet for clear skin and better health doesn’t need to deprive you of tasty foods that satisfy you. No low-fat, low carb diets for us, please! Page 114.
• 6 ways to save money on foods that give you clear skin. A clear skin diet doesn’t need to break the bank. This alone could save you over $200 on your monthly groceries. Page 164.
• Specific tips for vegans and vegetarians. While we don’t think vegan/vegetarian diets are optimal for skin health (more about that on page 189), we wholeheartedly support many of the reasons for choosing such a diet (and we’ve both been vegan/vegetarian ourselves in the past!), so we give you specific tips on how to prepare grains and beans properly, which protein sources to emphasize (and which ones to avoid), and which supplements to focus on. Page 189.

A Huge List of Helpful FAQs

In the latest version of the book, we’ve also added an extensive list of FAQs (frequently asked questions), covering tons of real-life sticky situations that we’ve heard from our readers:

Eating Away From Home

• “How do I eat out at restaurants on this diet?”
• “I travel often – what can I eat at airports, on airplanes, etc.?”
• “My friend offered me one of her delicious homemade cookies – how can I refuse? I’ll feel terrible!”

Food and Diet

• “Do I have to stick to this diet forever? Or can I go back to eating ‘normal’ food after a certain period of time?”
• “Is there any kind of bread I can eat at all?”
• “Is sprouted grain bread okay to eat?”
• “Why do you say it’s okay to eat white rice – isn’t brown rice healthier?”
• “Are oats okay to eat?”
• “Is the caffeine in coffee and tea okay for my skin?”
• “Alcohol… is it really bad for my skin? I like drinking at parties and out at bars and nightclubs. How do I drink ‘smart’ for my skin?”
• “Can I use xylitol or other natural sweeteners?”
• “Is organic milk better than regular milk for acne?”
• “Does goat’s milk contain acne-causing hormones, too?”
• “Will I ever be able to drink milk or eat dairy again?”
• “What are some good substitutes for milk?”
• “Where do I get my calcium if I can’t drink milk?”
• “Why isn’t a vegetarian diet as healthy from a skin perspective?”
• “How much water should I drink for clear skin?”

Causes of Acne

• “What exactly do you do to treat your sweat after exercising? (It’s always been to my belief that oils clog pores and lead to zits.)”
• “What do I do about the acne on my back and chest?”

Troubleshooting

• “I went off the diet – I ate a bunch of pizza and drank tons of beer – and now I’m breaking out! What do I do?”
• “I was bad, I went off the diet and ate some ice cream! My emotions were so out of control… what do I do?”
• “I’ve been doing the diet for a week, but I’m seeing no improvement, or very little improvement. What gives? What am I doing wrong?”
• “What about the pimples I already have? How can I make them go away faster?”
• “I’m following the diet you recommend, but I’m losing weight – and I don’t have weight to lose! How can I maintain my weight while eating for clear skin?”
• “I’ve heard that some people can’t control their hormones through diet alone… is it sometimes necessary to just “wait it out” with acne?”

Acne Treatments and Supplements

• “Can I continue to use X, Y, or Z topical acne treatment?”
• “Can I keep using antibiotics on this program?”
• “If I go on antibiotics, can I fix it afterward by taking a probiotic?”
• “Can I take X herbal acne supplement?”
• “What do you think about multivitamin supplements?”
• “Is it important that the cod liver oil I take be fermented?”
• “Can I do a detox program or a cleanse to speed up my results?”

Skin Care

• “How do I get rid of red marks and scars?”
• “My skin is really oily. How can I make it less greasy?”

But this acne solution gives you more than just clear skin…

Not only does this clear skin diet give you glowing skin, it’s also incredibly healthy! It’s much more nutrient-dense than the Standard American Diet (SAD), and gives your body all the vitamins, minerals, and nutrients it needs to function at peak performance.

So you’ll feel more energized during your day—no more post-lunch crash, because your blood sugar stays level. You’ll burn fat without any exercise, because you’ll be optimizing your hormones for healthy, slim body composition.

You’ll have normal digestion (what a relief!) because your internal gut flora will be healthier, and you’ll be eating easier-to-digest foods. And finally, because of your newly balanced hormones and the incredible nutrient density of your diet, you’ll have more sex drive and stamina – really! – which you’ll need when potential dates see your newfound confidence radiating through your new clear skin.

If you’ve ever wanted to eat healthier and be healthier (isn’t that all of us?)—Clear Skin Forever can help you get there. We noticed a positive difference in our overall health, and we’re not the only ones. Karen Ishiguro noticed not only a huge improvement in her acne, but also improvements in her menstrual cycle regularity:

And here’s Shirley Li chiming in with an overall feeling of improved energy:

Did you know about these other little-known causes of acne?

Besides diet, research has shown there are other external things that may cause acne. That’s why Clear Skin Forever goes into detail on other environmental factors within your control. Such as…

• Should you take supplements? Here’s why you should avoid supplements in general but also the 3 supplements you should take that could even cure your acne entirely. Page 166.
• The importance of animal-sourced vitamin A for clearing acne. We debunk some myths about vitamin A and show you why it’s not such a good idea to get your vitamin A from a pill. Page 170.
• Do you have this dietary deficiency? 31.7% of the world suffers from this deficiency, and it’s especially common in people with acne. Page 180.
• The modern-day “gut” check for health and clear skin. A 2008 study published in the Journal of Dermatology reveals this surprising relationship between acne and your health. Page 83.
• The best probiotic supplement. There are a million and a half probiotics out there, but we’ve sorted through them. We recommend the one probiotic that’s really worth your money (and has scientific proof to back it up). Page 185.
• A secret supplement cure to feeling better. This little-known Japanese secret that could not only have you feeling healthier but clear your skin too. Page 85.
• The best type of exercise for controlling acne – and it’s not jogging! How much exercise should you be getting for your skin? Should you do low, moderate or high intensity exercise? Page 201.
• Which beauty and personal care products you should use—if any. Not all beauty and skincare products are the best for you. Here’s what you should really be using. Page 91.

You’ll get everything you need to have clear skin and improved health with the system outlined in Clear Skin Forever.

What will your skin look like 4-6 weeks from now? Or a week from now?

Up until now you’ve probably tried everything, and how much is this all costing you?

• One month of Acne.org Regimen: $41.99
• Two months of Proactiv: $49.00
• Dermatologist visit: $80.00
• One month of Retin-A: $100.00
• One month of Accutane: $100.00-$200.00

And that’s only for one or two MONTHS of treatment. Your dermatologist might put you on six months of Accutane! That could be at least $600.00. When does it end?

Fees for dermatologists and prescription treatments can easily add up to $500 a year or more. And they haven’t cured your acne so far… why keep going back to them?

Even worse, since these treatments don’t actually treat the root cause of acne, you’re hooked on them. You’ll have to keep buying more. And if something doesn’t work you’ll keep buying and trying until you find something that does… which is why you’re here now!

Even reading 10 different books on different acne treatment programs or “natural cures” could cost you over $100 and waste months of your time trying absurd regimens.

Why buy another treatment, visit a dermatologist or plod through information overload? You know deep down inside that you’ll eventually be disappointed by all these.

It’s time to take responsibility for your acne, don’t you think?

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