Comments on: Cupcakes are dee-licious http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/ The latest from Acne.org and DanielKern.com Sat, 11 Feb 2012 20:39:21 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 By: Anonymous http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-26438 Anonymous Fri, 02 Jul 2010 06:25:43 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-26438 hey very interesting what you said here... I have a hormonal imbalance that causes my acne and is also related to insulin...I went on a fast for three days I ate nothing(not for acne but religious reasons) and found my skin started looking better. Probably my insulin and therefore testosterone adjusted and my acne has cleared as a result. I was hoping maybe there was an evil food I could avoid to keep the results but I'm glad to hear I can still eat sugar guilt-free...thanks! hey very interesting what you said here… I have a hormonal imbalance that causes my acne and is also related to insulin…I went on a fast for three days I ate nothing(not for acne but religious reasons) and found my skin started looking better. Probably my insulin and therefore testosterone adjusted and my acne has cleared as a result. I was hoping maybe there was an evil food I could avoid to keep the results but I’m glad to hear I can still eat sugar guilt-free…thanks!

]]> By: BeadyB http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-25676 BeadyB Mon, 24 May 2010 23:31:22 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-25676 My acne got bad when I STOPPED drinking milk. To each their own I guess. Someone once told me it takes 20 days for what you eat to have an impact on your skin......It would be interesting if you could research the amout of time it takes for the so called "dairy" or "sugar" product ingested to illicit a response in your skin. Next day perhaps? Or next week? Keep up the good work Dan, Now I want cupcakes... My acne got bad when I STOPPED drinking milk. To each their own I guess. Someone once told me it takes 20 days for what you eat to have an impact on your skin……It would be interesting if you could research the amout of time it takes for the so called “dairy” or “sugar” product ingested to illicit a response in your skin. Next day perhaps? Or next week?

Keep up the good work Dan,

Now I want cupcakes…

]]> By: Oshare Kei http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-24558 Oshare Kei Fri, 02 Apr 2010 23:36:49 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-24558 Yay ! ^o^ I think my acne is triggered by stress !! Now I can keep my Sees candy !!! ~ Yay ! ^o^ I think my acne is triggered by stress !! Now I can keep my Sees candy !!! ~

]]> By: mmmmms http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-23305 mmmmms Thu, 04 Feb 2010 03:54:49 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-23305 I am of the belief that it completely differs from person to person. I have always had acne, but when i went vegan, my acne got gradually worse until it was severe. I am now working on adding minimal dairy back into my diet. Also, I believe it is mainly the QUALITY of the food that matters, not the type. A willingness to try out different diets and realistically adapting to find what works for YOU is the answer. I am of the belief that it completely differs from person to person. I have always had acne, but when i went vegan, my acne got gradually worse until it was severe. I am now working on adding minimal dairy back into my diet. Also, I believe it is mainly the QUALITY of the food that matters, not the type. A willingness to try out different diets and realistically adapting to find what works for YOU is the answer.

]]> By: Paranoid Android http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-19235 Paranoid Android Mon, 24 Aug 2009 23:23:09 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-19235 Just to share my opinion on this, at least with myself and those around me who I have advised - all have cleared up with a change in diet. I don't think it's really anything to do with calories as you have mentioned, as I have been doing my approach for a just under 2 years now. That's not to say that the approach that you perscribe is not a good one, I think it really is down to the individual to be honest - and we ourselves must do a bit of trial and error to find what works best for our own situation. I definitely agree with what someone else mentioned in an earlier post, people in Asia have only been getting acne and excessive weight gain through the recent Westernisation of their diet. Indigenius people around the world and those excluded from the excesses of modern living do not get acne. period. It's as simple at that. As for an example closer to home, I'm sure most of us have been in a situation where we have indulged in a rich dessert, and the next morning have a inflammed memento. I do agree with you that there are sadly many in the world that wish to profit from the troubles of others, and push their pill/diet/solution as a solution for acne - at a price. These obviously should be handled with care, but saying that there are plenty of professionals, including even doctors who publish their diet and lifestyle centric approach Free of charge to all. These should not be discounted in my opinion. My advice to any interested in a diet based approach? First off (as dan mentioned) skip dairy, it's by far one of the worst offenders in Western eating, if you suffer from very inflammed skin in particular, erasing dairy has a huge effect. If you want any more advice, please ask, I would be only to happy to help ya out. My Forum name on here is 'Bacon n' Paranoia' ;) Just to share my opinion on this, at least with myself and those around me who I have advised – all have cleared up with a change in diet. I don’t think it’s really anything to do with calories as you have mentioned, as I have been doing my approach for a just under 2 years now. That’s not to say that the approach that you perscribe is not a good one, I think it really is down to the individual to be honest – and we ourselves must do a bit of trial and error to find what works best for our own situation.

I definitely agree with what someone else mentioned in an earlier post, people in Asia have only been getting acne and excessive weight gain through the recent Westernisation of their diet. Indigenius people around the world and those excluded from the excesses of modern living do not get acne. period. It’s as simple at that. As for an example closer to home, I’m sure most of us have been in a situation where we have indulged in a rich dessert, and the next morning have a inflammed memento.

I do agree with you that there are sadly many in the world that wish to profit from the troubles of others, and push their pill/diet/solution as a solution for acne – at a price. These obviously should be handled with care, but saying that there are plenty of professionals, including even doctors who publish their diet and lifestyle centric approach Free of charge to all. These should not be discounted in my opinion.

My advice to any interested in a diet based approach? First off (as dan mentioned) skip dairy, it’s by far one of the worst offenders in Western eating, if you suffer from very inflammed skin in particular, erasing dairy has a huge effect.

If you want any more advice, please ask, I would be only to happy to help ya out. My Forum name on here is ‘Bacon n’ Paranoia’ ;)

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-17989 Anonymous Thu, 16 Jul 2009 22:12:12 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-17989 I think that there may be hormone-mimics in certain food that when absorbed can fluctuate and cause an imbalance to hormone levels and thus lead to breakouts? So if that is true then maybe we just need to avoid foods rich in certain types of hormone-mimics......not sure though! I think that there may be hormone-mimics in certain food that when absorbed can fluctuate and cause an imbalance to hormone levels and thus lead to breakouts? So if that is true then maybe we just need to avoid foods rich in certain types of hormone-mimics……not sure though!

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-12913 Anonymous Fri, 10 Apr 2009 08:23:47 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-12913 Both dairy and meat are pumped full of artificial hormones which most definitely affect our own endocrine system, so choose organic if you are going to eat them! Both dairy and meat are pumped full of artificial hormones which most definitely affect our own endocrine system, so choose organic if you are going to eat them!

]]> By: Uriel Salomon http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11588 Uriel Salomon Fri, 20 Mar 2009 09:45:53 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11588 Hello people, Although I did not personally tried it, the Dan's regimen looks magnificent and interesting. On the other hand, this regimen fights the *symptoms of acne* not the *causes of acne*. You will first need to understand the basic creation of pimple: First an overflow of sebum (the oil that covers our body) pressures the skin from underneath, bacteria *naturally present there* then prosper, the body then attacks with anti infection white cell, it swells, the skin from the outside looks reddish (blood vessels are being pressed), and *finally* the pimple comes out. Most of the exterior treatments (including Dan's) attack the pimple, mistakenly. What causes that overflow of sebum in the first place? Researches indicate three factors: 1) Dairy products. Dairy has hormones that stimulates your body to create more oil. 2) Stress glands. Google "stress acne" for more details why. 3) Sex glands (either female or male). Google "stress sex gland" for more details why. I avoided dairy as soon as I heard this, and I cleared up in no time (6 years later, my skin is clear). I did not try, though, to interfere with the activity of my sex glands, and I don't recommend doing so also. I did not try lessen the total stress in my life, while this sounds a good idea. Google: "acne milk" for more details. Have a clean life, Uriel Salomon. Hello people,
Although I did not personally tried it, the Dan’s regimen looks magnificent and interesting. On the other hand, this regimen fights the *symptoms of acne* not the *causes of acne*. You will first need to understand the basic creation of pimple: First an overflow of sebum (the oil that covers our body) pressures the skin from underneath, bacteria *naturally present there* then prosper, the body then attacks with anti infection white cell, it swells, the skin from the outside looks reddish (blood vessels are being pressed), and *finally* the pimple comes out. Most of the exterior treatments (including Dan’s) attack the pimple, mistakenly.
What causes that overflow of sebum in the first place? Researches indicate three factors:
1) Dairy products. Dairy has hormones that stimulates your body to create more oil.
2) Stress glands. Google “stress acne” for more details why.
3) Sex glands (either female or male). Google “stress sex gland” for more details why.

I avoided dairy as soon as I heard this, and I cleared up in no time (6 years later, my skin is clear). I did not try, though, to interfere with the activity of my sex glands, and I don’t recommend doing so also. I did not try lessen the total stress in my life, while this sounds a good idea.

Google: “acne milk” for more details.

Have a clean life,
Uriel Salomon.

]]> By: Matt http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11454 Matt Wed, 18 Mar 2009 01:29:31 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11454 I'm half and half on this subject. I went camping last year with a few mates, and all we had was rappy food and drink (beer, coke, sweets, chocolate, cake etc). All i know is, after the 5 days of camping my face was absolutely covered in spots...coincidene? I’m half and half on this subject. I went camping last year with a few mates, and all we had was rappy food and drink (beer, coke, sweets, chocolate, cake etc). All i know is, after the 5 days of camping my face was absolutely covered in spots…coincidene?

]]> By: Juliana http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11062 Juliana Mon, 09 Mar 2009 15:19:26 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11062 In response to J: I think that by allowing the BP to dry/absorb first, less of it is taken off when you apply moisturizer (since the BP coheres with the moisturizer), so it's more a matter of maximizing the amount of BP on your face all day/night. This cupcakeness is more effective than commercials, which I don't watch anyway. Good thing I'm going to the store later... Hah I wonder how many people will eat a cupcake within the next few days after viewing this. In response to J: I think that by allowing the BP to dry/absorb first, less of it is taken off when you apply moisturizer (since the BP coheres with the moisturizer), so it’s more a matter of maximizing the amount of BP on your face all day/night.

This cupcakeness is more effective than commercials, which I don’t watch anyway. Good thing I’m going to the store later… Hah I wonder how many people will eat a cupcake within the next few days after viewing this.

]]> By: Aren (c'est la vigne) http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11050 Aren (c'est la vigne) Sun, 08 Mar 2009 21:14:31 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11050 Jeeze, Dan. Thanks for making me want cupcakes. I may have to go out and buy cake mix and frosting now. Jeeze, Dan. Thanks for making me want cupcakes. I may have to go out and buy cake mix and frosting now.

]]> By: Dan http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11047 Dan Sun, 08 Mar 2009 18:26:29 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11047 Hey J. It's just how it works best. I'm not sure exactly why. I can guess that it is because the BP absorbs better that way, but that's just a guess. We'd have to do some scientific experiments to be certain why. Just trust the Regimen and do it exactly as outlined until you're completely clear. Then you can change one variable at a time if you'd like, and see if you stay clear. So, once you're clear try not waiting and see if that works for you. If it does, you're good to go. If you break out, you'll know you need to wait the prescribed amount of time after washing. Hey J. It’s just how it works best. I’m not sure exactly why. I can guess that it is because the BP absorbs better that way, but that’s just a guess. We’d have to do some scientific experiments to be certain why. Just trust the Regimen and do it exactly as outlined until you’re completely clear. Then you can change one variable at a time if you’d like, and see if you stay clear. So, once you’re clear try not waiting and see if that works for you. If it does, you’re good to go. If you break out, you’ll know you need to wait the prescribed amount of time after washing.

]]> By: J http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11041 J Sun, 08 Mar 2009 13:23:44 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11041 That said, he still has not explained why it is so important to let you face dry after you wash. Does anyone know? The regimen is working for me; I just have that one little question, why do we have to wait for the face to air dry?????? That said, he still has not explained why it is so important to let you face dry after you wash. Does anyone know? The regimen is working for me; I just have that one little question, why do we have to wait for the face to air dry??????

]]> By: frank http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11031 frank Sat, 07 Mar 2009 05:33:35 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11031 anonymous is right we cant thank you enough for what your doing. anonymous is right we cant thank you enough for what your doing.

]]> By: Anonymous http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11030 Anonymous Sat, 07 Mar 2009 04:06:09 +0000 http://www.acne.org/blog/2009/03/06/diet-and-acne/#comment-11030 I think that the entire Diet and Acne issue is an indicator of how little real knowledge most people have about acne. For example, although there are a great number of people at my high school who are affected by acne, very few of them seem to know much about acne at all. Some plaster their face in toothpaste every night, some religiously scrub away at their faces, and some blame it all on spicy food and chocolate. I can’t blame them, of course; I knew just as little about acne as them before I took the time to do some research. Although acne treatment has progressed very far, a shocking number of people still suffer needlessly from it. This is one of the reasons your site is so valuable, Dan. You aim to provide genuine knowledge and help to those who need it, not just get people to buy overpriced junk out of sheer desperation, like many other acne care companies. Education is the key to the battle against acne. I think that the entire Diet and Acne issue is an indicator of how little real knowledge most people have about acne. For example, although there are a great number of people at my high school who are affected by acne, very few of them seem to know much about acne at all. Some plaster their face in toothpaste every night, some religiously scrub away at their faces, and some blame it all on spicy food and chocolate. I can’t blame them, of course; I knew just as little about acne as them before I took the time to do some research. Although acne treatment has progressed very far, a shocking number of people still suffer needlessly from it. This is one of the reasons your site is so valuable, Dan. You aim to provide genuine knowledge and help to those who need it, not just get people to buy overpriced junk out of sheer desperation, like many other acne care companies. Education is the key to the battle against acne.

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