Significant research even shows that many of these inflammatory skin conditions are certainly triggered by poor digestion: Since your skin is your body’s largest organ, it’s no surprise that acne, rosacea, and dermatitis crop up when something’s off internally. Of course, skin is a complicated organ, so even if you eat perfectly you may experience skin flare ups triggered by other concerns—that’s OK, Just do your best to stick to these healthy digestion tips and you’ll be in a much better place. Dairy has been linked to hormonal acne1; sugar (or foods that rank high on the glycemic index) has been linked to increasing inflammation throughout the body, resulting to breakouts, rashes, and flares; gluten (especially if you are sensitive) can damage your microflora2. After three weeks, you can start to fold back in your favorite foods—one at a time—and see how your skin and body reacts. Some, you’ll find, you’ll be totally fine with having in your diet (or at least in moderation). Others, you’ll be able to identify as potential triggers for flare-ups. When you purchase ACV, look for “raw” and “unfiltered.” (Ideally, you’d buy a label that says “with the mother,” so you can gain all the benefits). You can add ACV to your salad dressings or even take a tablespoon mixed with water to get the benefits. However, do not take ACV straight, as its acidity can be equally has hard on your body.
