Acne Magazine

I’ve heard the theory before that dairy foods cause and aggravate acne, and I actually think I’ve heard that the Chinese method of treating acne and their theory includes the fact that dairy foods cause acne and should be avoided by acne sufferers.  I think that this theory is very misleading, not only because I’ve eaten dairy foods and not had any problems through the clear periods of my life, but also because low fat dairy products, I think, are essential to healthy weight maintenance, and can be a very healthful addition to any woman’s diet, both young and old. 

Low fat dairy products, like low fat milk, cottage cheese, yogurt, egg beaters, and other enjoyable dairies that aren’t loaded with fat, actually contain Vitamin K, Vitamin D, and calcium, all of which are essential to the health and protection of our skin as well, and to eat a diet that is completely free of dairy may lead to dried out skin, and not enough protein, which I think is essential to healthy skin that glows and is immune to such skin conditions as acne and aging. 

If there was one dairy product I’d say to stay away from, it would be high fat creams, like ice cream, and high fat, sharp cheeses, as these actually do clog the system and can lead to skin irritations simply because of their very rich, high fat content.  Other than that, I’d say skim dairy products are a great addition to any diet, especially a woman’s, who needs dairy to prevent osteoporosis and bone degeneration.