Foods To Eat (And Avoid) If You’re Acne-Prone

“People often think if they eat greasy foods, that will make their skin greasier. And we've actually not seen that."

By Daphne Yao
Apr 11, 2022 11:00 AMApr 11, 2022 11:01 AM
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If you’re one of the 50 million Americans with acne, you’ve likely wandered through drug store aisles in search of the perfect serum that could fix everything. Tired of reading lists of incomprehensible ingredients? Another option is to try changing what you eat.

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