Tuesday, February 26, 2013

Does Coffee Cause Breakouts?

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Did you know...

Coffee is the most commonly used caffeine stimulant in the world.

On average, 54% of adults drink coffee
every day.

One 8oz cup of coffee contains approximately 145mg of caffeine.

The recommended daily limit of caffeine is 200-300mg.

Caffeinated coffee influences acne by triggering a stress response, spiking blood sugar, increasing oil production and potentially congesting the follicles.

The caffeine in coffee isn't the only culprit that triggers acne. It's the inflammatory "fixer-uppers" that make our morning ritual so very dairy delightful. I'm talking about the milk, the cream, the half & half, and of course, the sugar.

Dairy, sugar and salt are three of the worst acne offenders. Inflammatory foods and beverages will make any type of inflamed skin condition even worse. While coffee does have an impact on our skin, it’s the dairy and sugar we add to our coffee that’s more damaging to our bodies than coffee itself. If you must have coffee, try to stick to one small cup a day. Switch to almond or coconut milk, and limit your daily intake of total added sugar to 25 grams. Balance your cup of coffee with plenty of water to help flush toxins!

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