An acne diet sounds like a wonderful idea. Who hasn’t heard that eating chocolate may make you break out. I believe we all have. As a result, it does not seem so far-fetched that what you eat could prevent acne instead of cause it.

However, an acne diet can be a hard thing to develop. Its very personal because it has to be based on an individuals responses to food. There are guidelines, but each individual’s progress will mostly be trial and error. Check your skin thoroughly every day. Write a journal. You could keep a photo journal. If and when your skin clears, stick to the diet that you were using at that time.

The following are some easy guidelines to help get you started on an acne diet:

* Take in a lot more protein - Some dermatologists even believe that protein intake is connected to having clear skin. They believe this because protein has an enzyme in it that limits oil production. Oily skin tends to be more prone to breakouts.

* 2. Avoid carbohydrates - Do not take all carbs out of your diet. However you should keep them around 40 percent of your diet. This is because carbohydrates can stimulate oil production. This is why so many people think that junk food causes acne. But actually junk food just is pretty high in carbs.

* Drinking green tea is very good for you - Drinking the real stuff is the best. The best type of green tea is the kind you brew at home. You really may not like the real green tea so the natural green tea drinks will work Green tea limits androgen production. Androgen is a hormone that can cause breakouts.

* Restrict your salt intake - Iodine is almost always located within salt. This is the reason why you hear table salt called “iodized salt.” For some people with acne, iodine can be a major inflammatory agent.

You must always be careful of what you eat and put on your face. You should know what ingredients are in your beauty products if you have acne. Those who are prone to acne should look for oil free moisturizers. These are least likely to cause a breakout. You might want to start buying mineral makeup, that is if you wear makeup. By using mineral makeup you may actually ease acne problems and increase the results of your acne diet.