Congested Acne: How to manage Food Related Acne

In this video, I go over treating Congested Acne, which is very often misdiagnosed.

The common signs are:
- Small white bumps
- They are not pimples with pus but congested
- They can spread to other areas of the face
- Food related

Foods to avoid are:
- All dairy, like milk, cheese, ice cream etc.
- Soy milk
- Egg yolks
- Omega oils
- Fried foods

Blushes that I have seen cause additional congestion with this skin condition are:
- MAC
- Bobbi Brown
- NARS

Recommended Skin Care Kit for Congested Acne:

The information in this video is not intended as a substitute for consultation with a licensed medical professional. The information is not meant to be used to diagnose or treat any medical condition. You assume all risks of your use of the information provided.

[ashleighanne]

I feel like crying! 😭 This is exactly what I’ve been struggling with and have been so confused as to why no facial products are working for me. Thank you so so much for this video.

[Nominaze]

I’ve been struggling with this so much, I’ve learned that what I eat and drink affects my skin a lot. This isn’t true for everyone but it is for me and I thank you for making this video, I’ve been trying to figure out what this was !

[inachristine]

I’ve gone back and forth with dairy before when trying to clear up acne, but I never new it was the high fat specifically that was causing my congestion! All those foods you mentioned are like staples in my diet because I try to get a lot of protein 😹
I’m so happy I found you though because now I know what’s been causing my breakouts ☺️

Thank you very much!

[tiarnnejade]

I had this type of acne for around 4 years. I started drinking bone broth everyday and within 1 week, my skin had completely cleared up. It’s now been 3 months since it’s cleared, I stopped drinking the bone broth after a month and my skin has stayed clear.
My diet prior to drinking the bone broth, was completely dairy free and fried foods very irregularly.
Anyone who reads this buy some bone broth!!

[natalielopez]

This has been happening for years. Getting ready for my wedding and I’m so happy to hear this advice! I do extractions on them and they always came back. Now I know why! Ready to start this change and see my skin happy again!

[NinaSwimsInTheSKY]

I’ve been dealing with this type of congestion and have gone about in the direction you spoke of in this video without even knowing! Just based off one mention in a facial video you briefly said your clients cheek acne was from food and not hormonal(which is what i originally thought mine was). Life changing, thank you so much for sharing your expertise!!

[everever]

I stopped eating cheese and the breakouts stopped! Dairy is a NO for me 🤦🏾‍♀️ and I stopped eating peanut butter 😩

[rochelleastbury]

OMG! You nailed exactly what my "pimples" are and how its spread. I do wonder because i moved abroad, this is also a contributing factor

[duaahmed]

Dear Nerida I just can't thank you enough 😭😭😭 ❤❤❤ I've been struggling with acne since my teenage, it's been ten years now. Tried every single thing on Earth but nothing happened. Till I came across your video and followed your diet inductions. And I swear my skin has never been clearer. Something I wished for as long as I can remember. 😭 I really don't know how to thank you in words. Just sending lots of love and prayers your way. ❤️

[AnaBil]

Thank you so much for this knowledge. I'm a teenager who has been struggling with this type of pimples. I have always thought that my combination skin was a problem, but I tried every facial product possible for treating this, but they never left. I eat a lot of eggs, peanut butter, fatty fish and diary because of protein, so it totally makes sense. I will definitely stop eating those because I'm tired of this little bumps. 🙏

[czerinaesthetics]

Always so informational, I love it! I have a client that is dealing with congestion on the chin area and automatically thought hormones, but some weren’t inflamed/sensitive to the touch and when I extracted, it was coming out worm like. No pus, so I’m assuming no bacteria. Not too sure how to tackle this and she stopped eating dairy.

Sending all my love to you Nerida!! Wishing everything was “normal” so I could attend your fun and educational workshops again ♥️

[monikongkanabharadwaj]

I have been getting the same acne for years. I had a hunch that it is related to food but doctors kept telling me otherwise. Thanks for reassuring. ❤
I never kept a food journal as i was confused. But i know this very clearly that eggs do that for me, 1 cup of capuccino/strong milk tea, especially taken in the 2nd half of the day, an oil based gravy dish from a restaurant. There's more but i have to journal sincerely.

[soleil]

For me it's dairy, sugar and gluten. But when i get depressed i go back to the food that isn't good for me :(

[sharroon]

I definately learned something from you! Would you consider discussing closed comedones in a future video? I have congested skin but I don't think it can be extracted. I have pretty much decided it's just normal for me although I don't think it's obvious to most people.

[kensparkle]

I could never handle most dairy but cheese I loved. I stopped eating cheese, peanuts and Bananas and I have improved. I still have itchy but tiny and painful spots breaking out but they are fewer. I am celebrating my progress

[skinsaver]

Nerida I always love your blue eye liner. Thanks for all the knowledge you give! We Estis who love what we do appreciate it. My son who is 8 yrs old already has that diet related congestion. It isnt real noticeable to others or him even, but I can see it and I know that if I dont adjust his diet that congestion will be very noticeable as he reaches pre teen years. He has always had issues with dairy internally even allergy related so it makes sense it shows on his skin.

[Dymo]

confirmed everything my esthetician told me, especially the soy and peanuts, will definitely be changing my diet now. I also love all of your videos I’ve seen thus far, new subscriber! ✨

[Ruth-lzif]

Yay!!! I’m so excited for videos again !

[deema]

Hi! I just came across your channel cause I’ve been searching for months and your video FINALLY described the type of under the skin bumps I have! Cause I know it’s not milia or white heads, ugh I’m so frustrated, I have them on my cheeks, forehead and chin and like you said they don’t hurt! But you can extract it if you try. Wow. I guess I gotta quit dairy for good soon and see what happens. I was even on Doxycycline for a while it HELPED but didn’t eliminate it, it’s like a carpet of these bumps all over. Makes me SO insecure. Thank you for this video. I’ll take your advice and cut out the dairy

[teapot]

Oooh you are back ❤. Great to see you again always love watching your videos with a nice cup of tea.