Congested Acne: How to manage Food Related Acne

Summary

This video discusses a common yet often misdiagnosed type of acne related to diet. The speaker explains that this acne is not caused by oil but by the gut's reaction to certain foods, particularly dairy and high-fat items. By identifying the acne's location on the face, which correlates to specific internal organs, viewers can understand its root cause. The video emphasizes the importance of eliminating these foods and suggests that, with proper extraction and dietary changes, significant skin improvement can be achieved within a few months.

Takeaways

• 🍽️ Food-related acne is often misdiagnosed and treated with medications that do not address the root cause, which is linked to diet and gut health.
• 🧏‍♀️ The skin, being the largest organ of elimination, can show signs of internal issues, such as acne related to food intolerances or sensitivities.
• 📍 Face mapping suggests that certain areas of the face correspond to different internal organs, with food-related acne often appearing around the small and large intestine areas.
• 🤢 Food-related acne presents as tiny white bumps under the skin, not painful or containing pus, and is a sign of congestion rather than an infection.
• 🚫 Key dietary culprits for this type of acne include dairy products, soy milk, peanut butter, egg yolks, and oily fish like salmon, which may not agree with some individuals' bodies.
• 👨‍⚕️ Medications are not effective for this type of acne; instead, dietary changes and extraction of the congestion are necessary for improvement.
• 👵 There may be a hereditary component to food-related acne, with a family history of cholesterol issues or similar skin conditions being common.
• 🔍 Identifying and eliminating the problematic foods from one's diet can lead to significant skin improvements within a few months.
• 🍽️ The importance of understanding one's body type and dietary needs is emphasized, as what works for one person may not work for another.
• 🧼 Non-foaming gel cleansers, aloe-based healing products, and chemical/enzyme exfoliants are recommended for treating food-related acne, along with avoiding comedogenic products.
• 👵 The speaker's extensive experience (42 years and over a hundred thousand facials) highlights the rarity of cases where dietary changes alone do not improve skin conditions, suggesting that other health issues like gallbladder problems or autoimmune diseases might be at play.

Q & A

What type of acne is discussed in the video script?

The video script discusses food-related acne, which is often misdiagnosed and treated with prescription medication instead of addressing the underlying dietary issues.

Why is the gut important in relation to acne?

The gut is important because it plays a role in the elimination process of the body. If someone is not eating foods that support their body type, it can manifest as acne on the skin.

How is food-related acne different from regular pimples?

Food-related acne is characterized by tiny white bumps under the skin without pus, and it doesn't hurt when touched. It's a form of congestion rather than inflammation like regular pimples.

What areas of the face are most affected by food-related acne according to face mapping?

According to face mapping, the areas most affected by food-related acne are around the small intestine (cheek area) and the large intestine (jawline and mouth area).

What dietary factors are commonly associated with food-related acne?

Dietary factors associated with food-related acne include the consumption of dairy products, soy milk, peanut butter, egg yolks, and oily fish like salmon.

Why are dairy products considered a trigger for food-related acne?

Dairy products are considered a trigger because they are high in fat and can cause congestion in the body, especially if the individual has a family history of cholesterol issues or difficulty breaking down fats.

What is the role of the gallbladder in relation to acne?

The gallbladder plays a role in processing certain types of fats. If it's not functioning well, it can contribute to the development of acne, especially if the individual consumes foods that are difficult for their body to break down.

How long does it typically take to see improvement in skin after changing dietary habits for food-related acne?

The script suggests that within two to three months, and possibly even less time, one can expect to see a significant improvement in the skin after adjusting dietary habits.

What is the recommended approach for treating food-related acne besides dietary changes?

In addition to dietary changes, the recommended approach includes extraction of the congestion bumps, using non-foaming gel cleansers, aloe-based healing products, and chemical or enzyme exfoliants.

Why are non-foaming gel cleansers preferred over foaming cleansers for acne-prone skin?

Non-foaming gel cleansers are preferred because they are less likely to cause irritation or further congestion, and they can still effectively cleanse the skin without stripping it.

What are some common makeup brands that may cause congestion for certain individuals?

The script does not specify the brands but mentions that there are a few brands that can cause congestion, especially for those with acne-prone or congested skin.

Outlines

00:00

🍽️ Food-Related Acne and Gut Health

The speaker discusses a common misdiagnosis of acne that is actually related to diet. They explain that this type of acne is often mistakenly treated with medications that address oil production, when the real issue is gut health. The skin is the largest organ of elimination, and if the diet doesn't support the individual's body type, it can manifest as acne. The speaker introduces the concept of face mapping, highlighting areas of the face that correspond to different internal organs, particularly the small and large intestines, which are often affected by food-related acne. They describe the acne as small white bumps under the skin, not painful or filled with pus, and differentiate it from other types of acne like nodules or papules. The speaker emphasizes the importance of understanding family history, particularly regarding cholesterol issues, and suggests that certain fats, including dairy products and high-fat foods, may be culprits in causing this type of acne.

05:00

🚫 Eliminating Trigger Foods for Acne

This paragraph delves deeper into the dietary changes necessary to address food-related acne. The speaker stresses that certain body types may react differently to specific diets, such as the Atkins diet, which can be healthy for some but lead to high cholesterol in others due to its emphasis on dairy and meat products. They underline the importance of recognizing individual differences and family history in determining dietary needs. The speaker advises against consuming certain foods, including dairy, soy milk, peanut butter, and egg yolks, which can contribute to acne due to their fat content. They also mention that some individuals may not process certain oils, like those found in salmon, effectively, leading to skin issues. The speaker suggests that removing these foods from one's diet, along with extracting the existing acne, can lead to significant skin improvement within a short period, typically one to three months.

10:01

🧖‍♀️ Treating Acne Through Lifestyle and Product Choices

In the final paragraph, the speaker discusses additional factors that can contribute to acne, such as the use of comedogenic makeup and sunblock brands. They mention that congestion can occur around the cheeks due to certain products, and they plan to list specific brands that may not be suitable for individuals with acne-prone skin. The speaker also provides skincare advice, recommending non-foaming gel cleansers, double cleansing, and the use of warm washcloths for effective cleansing. They suggest using aloe-based healing products and chemical or enzymatic exfoliants to promote skin regeneration. The importance of using lightweight, non-comedogenic moisturizers and physical sunblocks is highlighted to prevent further congestion. The speaker concludes by encouraging viewers to subscribe to their Instagram for more tips and lives, and they express hope that the information provided is helpful for those dealing with acne.

Keywords

💡Acne

Acne is a common skin condition characterized by the appearance of pimples, blackheads, whiteheads, and sometimes deeper lumps called nodules. In the video, acne is the central theme, with a specific focus on a type related to diet, which is often misdiagnosed and not related to oil production but rather to gut health and food intolerances.

💡Food-related acne

Food-related acne refers to a type of acne that is believed to be triggered by certain foods, particularly those that are difficult for an individual's body to process. The video emphasizes that this type of acne is often treated with medications that are ineffective, highlighting the importance of dietary changes rather than pharmaceutical interventions.

💡Gut health

Gut health is the condition of an individual's digestive system, which is crucial for overall well-being. The script explains that the gut is important for health and that the skin, being the largest organ of elimination, can reflect issues within the gut, such as the appearance of food-related acne.

💡Face mapping

Face mapping is a concept that links different areas of the face to specific organs or systems within the body. In the video, it is used to explain where food-related acne typically appears, such as around the small and large intestine areas, to suggest a connection between digestive health and skin issues.

💡Dairy

Dairy refers to food products derived from milk, including cheese, milk, and even soy milk, which is considered to be high in fat and potentially problematic for individuals with food-related acne. The script suggests that eliminating dairy from one's diet can help improve skin conditions associated with food intolerances.

💡Peanut butter

Peanut butter is highlighted in the video as an oily food that can contribute to acne for some individuals. It is recommended to avoid peanut butter for those suffering from food-related acne due to its high-fat content, which may not be well processed by the body.

💡Omegas

Omegas refer to a category of fatty acids, specifically omega-3 and omega-6, which are essential nutrients for the body. However, the video points out that while they are beneficial, some individuals may not process these oils well, leading to skin issues such as acne.

💡Fried foods

Fried foods are mentioned as a category of food that should be avoided by individuals with food-related acne. These foods are typically high in fat and can exacerbate skin congestion, emphasizing the need for a diet modification in managing acne.

💡Extraction

Extraction is a process used in skincare to remove congestion, such as white bumps under the skin associated with food-related acne. The video script explains that these bumps do not resolve on their own and need to be extracted to improve the skin's condition.

💡Autoimmune diseases

Autoimmune diseases are conditions where the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. The script mentions that individuals with certain autoimmune diseases might experience slower progress in treating food-related acne, indicating that underlying health conditions can affect the skin's response to dietary changes.

💡Non-comedogenic

Non-comedogenic refers to products that do not clog pores, which is important for individuals with acne-prone skin. The video recommends using non-comedogenic moisturizers and sunscreens to prevent further skin congestion and support the healing process.

Highlights

Food-related acne is often misdiagnosed and incorrectly treated with medication.

The gut's health is crucial for skin health, as the skin is the largest organ of elimination.

Face mapping can indicate areas of the face linked to specific internal organs.

Food-related acne appears as tiny white bumps, often around the small and large intestine areas on the face.

This type of acne is not inflammatory and does not contain pus or cause pain when touched.

Diet plays a significant role in managing food-related acne, particularly the consumption of dairy and fatty foods.

Eliminating dairy, soy milk, peanut butter, and egg yolks can help reduce acne.

Some individuals may not process certain fats well, leading to skin issues.

Family history of cholesterol issues may correlate with an individual's tendency to develop food-related acne.

Food-related acne is a long-term issue that requires dietary changes and extraction of the congestion.

Misdiagnosis of this type of acne often leads to ineffective treatments with pills.

Removing the identified foods from one's diet can lead to significant skin improvement within weeks.

The body's response to different foods is unique and can be influenced by genetics.

Autoimmune diseases and gallbladder issues can sometimes complicate the treatment of acne.

Proper extraction of acne and avoiding certain foods are essential for treatment success.

Certain makeup brands may cause congestion and are not suitable for all skin types.

Aloe-based products and chemical exfoliants can support skin healing for food-related acne.

Non-comedogenic and light moisturizers are recommended for those prone to congestion.

The importance of proper cleansing and the use of non-foaming cleansers for acne-prone skin.

Transcripts

hello everybody so today i'm going to

talk about a type of acne that

is so misdiagnosed and it has to do with

foods

a lot of the time when people have this

type of acne and i'm going to show you

in a picture right here what that looks

like

food related acne is often given

medication and prescription medication

to clear up

when it really has nothing to do with

oil

it has to do with the gut the gut is

obviously very important for our

life for for our health and it's really

important to understand

that the skin is the largest organ of

elimination so if you're not eating

foods

that support your body type your system

it is going to come out and it's going

to show you in a way

that is really interesting so i've

talked about

face mapping in the past and one of the

the areas that's

most prevalent with this food related

acne is going to be this area here

so in face mapping you've got your small

intestine here

you've got very high up around the eye

here the stomach area

and then you've got down here you've got

the large intestine so it's really

important to understand that because

when you start to get those

tiny tiny little white bumps under the

skin here it's usually around the small

intestine area here

that you're going to see them appear and

then they will spread down into the

large intestine which is going to come

down here

underneath this jawline now food-related

acne is not a pimple

it doesn't have pus in it it doesn't

hurt when you touch it

they're not nodules or papules it is

congestion

they are white bumps under the skin and

on some people

you see like so many of them and it'll

spread and it comes down around

here around the mouth area too because

this area here being

small intestine large intestine around

the mouth then be is the the female sex

organs the

the ovaries you know if you're eating

certain types of fat that your body just

doesn't work well with

then it's going to come out and show you

and later in life

is is when you could have you know

higher cholesterol

so people that usually tend to have

these little bumps under the skin all

this congestion

they're going to if you ask them in the

family if someone has cholesterol issues

there's usually going to be mother

father grandparents

um and you know sometimes you know they

also have the little bumps their parents

their grandparents as well

but it it what it does mean is that your

body doesn't break down those fats now

let me tell you what those fats are

that is going to be your dairy so your

cheese

your milk and even soy milk even you

know though it's

not considered a dairy it is very thick

in that it's nourishing as well um you

know it's

um it's got it's it's high in fat so

no cheese no milk no ice cream

no dairy um period no soy milk no peanut

butter that's a very very oily peanut

and it is a major problem for a lot of

people with acne so anybody who has acne

i take them off

um of peanuts and especially food

related acting you know

termed acne which are tiny little bumps

under the skin

so egg yolks is another one no egg yolks

and

um you know i've also found that some of

the omegas like a lot of

you know the fish especially salmon is

very oily

and although omegas three and six are

really great

in that they are a very good vitamin for

a lot of people

um that just can't use that particular

oil they don't break it down well it is

going to be a problem and

of course as the the fried foods and

things like that too you want to stay

away from those types of things so

fat in general so those tiny tiny little

bumps under the skin if you do have them

coming out on your

your skin you've had that issue going on

in your stomach it just didn't happen

yesterday or last week or last month

it's been going on for some times and

it's usually years

okay so it comes out it's showing you

it's not working in here usually you get

bloating to like you're not feeling good

when you have dairy a lot of the time

and so intuitively a lot of people know

that already

but you know as i said these types of

little bumps under the skin here it's a

major major problem

and you've really got to look at the

food um you know as i said before

earlier

um you know a lot of people they'll go

and see

about this type of acne and it's

misdiagnosed they're given a pill

pills don't work on this type of acne

you have to take people off foods

and if i take people off foods um i

you you see within a very short time two

or three

months for sure even less time you're

going to see a major

improvement in the skin so if you have

that type of acne

it doesn't hurt when you touch it tiny

time lots of little bumps under the skin

um and it starts spreading down here

usually starts here we'll start

spreading down here

um then those are the foods that you

have to stay off

as i said it is a certain type of body

types or

everyone we're all different um it's

it's why

you know someone could be on the atkins

diet and be

very very healthy and not have high

cholesterol and then you take another

body type

and you put that person on the atkins

diet which again atkins is cheese

meat all these things beef you know um

they

eat that atkins diet and they could end

up with high cholesterol so you have to

understand that we are all different

and um and what we bring into this world

from our parents and our grandparents

it influences our body today

so it's important that you understand

that it's not

you know for people that have these

issues here and

congestion tons of congestion and it

starts spreading down

you have to look at your diet you have

to go off those foods and i'm telling

you

it will make the difference of night and

day um

the other thing is that you have to have

it extracted

so it doesn't usually go away on its own

once it's come out

you have to it's not a millia you know

although you know millie is also is a

fatty type

substance that will just build and build

and build and stay there for a long time

millia's you can also get from you know

a very very nourishing eye cream for

instance

um or sometimes when people have had

surgery around their eyes

and they've had to use like a vaseline

something that is

um like a raincoat that type of a

substance

you also give you millia's you know in

very very nourishing

overly nourishing products that

accomadogenic can give you a millia

which is a fatty substance that usually

has to be removed with a needle

um now or just pricked with a needle

that's that's how you have to remove

millions now these

other types that i'm talking about the

food related

congestion bumps they can be squeezed

without a needle so and they will come

out

so it's this area here as i said tiny

little bumps

and you have to get it out you've got to

have it extracted

it will not go away on its own it's an

easy easy skin to fix

um as long as people stay away from

those foods

and you know maybe you know later in

life things can change your body change

your organs regenerate

so it doesn't mean that you're going to

always have to stay off dairy

but you know likely um it it could too

it could mean that but it just

you know our bodies change and and as

you get older and i'm

older um you know that you know you kind

of

things just start to change and you know

what foods make you feel good

and what foods don't so it's a really

important one and as i said

incredibly misdiagnosed i cannot even

believe

the amount of people that get

misdiagnosed for this type of um

acne but it um it is

it's so easy easy easy to fix okay

so um you know and again the products

that i'm going to put somebody on

really are secondary you cannot get rid

of this

this type of acne if you are not

extracting it number one

and number two if you're still eating

those foods so

a huge priority is got to go off those

foods

and and then you're going to start to

see a huge change in the skin

now occasionally and i would say

probably in the 42 years i've been doing

hands-on work

i would say that there's a handful of

people

that even once i took them off the foods

their skin did not improve

eighty percent like it should it

improved

20 or 30 percent and what i realized is

that occasionally sometimes

if they have gallbladder issues um

you know the gall bladder is important

for

dealing with certain types of fats too

so

sometimes if the gallbladder isn't a

strong

organ then it's going to be a little bit

of an

issue too but it's so rare i mean in 42

years and doing over a hundred thousand

facials

um it is um it's so rare but i have seen

that and i have seen

it to um be you know to do with the gall

bladder

um so you know some sometimes a certain

auto i'm

immune diseases that um that make things

a little bit difficult to treat

but you you do get progress with it but

it's the progress sometimes it's a

little bit slower

uh usually you know within even within a

month

if somebody is you know not dealing with

an autoimmune

not dealing with issues with a

gallbladder then you are going to see a

major change in somebody's skin within a

month

and you know having a facial or two

facials having the extractions done

going off those foods if there's an

autoimmune you're talking

maybe it's going to take you three

months um so that's just the difference

but

it is it's a very very easy acne to

treat

and i say acne i don't really look at it

as acne if

if i'm just dealing with that type of

skin

the other thing that can happen is you

can get congestion up in this area here

in where people do apply their blush and

that will happen

often just from you know using a certain

type of blush

brand or brands that are very

comedogenic so

sometimes you will see congestion from

from product or makeup and and sometimes

sunblock too when it is

certain brands that just are not

fabulous in um

for skin for face sunblock they're

probably better for body

but um but some there's a couple of

brands that i'm not

you know i'm not keen on for people that

that deal with this type of congestion

and um i will put those names

in underneath here um it's not to say

that

they're bad makeups they're just bad for

certain people with a certain skin

because it can cause congestion and i've

seen it with three particular brands

um a lot um over the years like

in fact you know just so much because

most of my business

in my treatment space is for

is dealing with agnetic skins so i'm

dealing with people that

easily get congested and easily you know

have larger pores and things so

i will put those three brands in the

bottom as i said they're beautiful

makeups to look at

and they they're fabulous for some

people but they're not if you

you have and you suffer with congestion

so

so i hope this is helpful to you um you

know it's as i said once you

once you get that under control there

are certain types of

um products that that i would put you on

just in the very beginning

and it's going to be that non-foaming

gel gelate

cleanser i do not like foaming cleanses

as you all know i've said it a gazillion

times

make sure you are cleansing your face

really well you're doing a good job when

you are washing your face

i do have a video on just how to wash

your face because you need to be doing

it extra well at night

counting to at least 30 double cleansing

using a warm weight washcloth take it

off

you need some type of healing product to

deal with this type of acne usually

usually an

aloe based one is great it's great to

have an exfoliant

that's chemical slash enzyme one that

absorbs dead cells

and uh and just helps some give that

surface regeneration to the skin

has a buffing effect that's also really

important

and um and you don't want to use

anything you know too

much too heavy you want to keep your

things light

so you want to use you know moisturizers

that are

more not definitely non-comedogenic

make sure your your sunblocks are your

physical sunblocks and again

non-comedogenic very important when

you're prone to congestion

so i hope this was helpful to you and i

will be putting some things

underneath so you can see um

you know just some more products and

things that if you

have that issue and some recommendations

of what you can use

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and it was good to see you all again and

i'll be back to see you soon bye