From hormonal issues to ‘bacne’: UAE-based acne nutritionist on how food impacts the quality of our skin

From hormonal issues to ‘bacne’: UAE-based acne nutritionist on how food impacts the quality of our skin

We all have one of those days — when the mind wants a salad but the heart wants a chocolate cake. In this battle between the heart and mind, the former often emerges victorious, but the long-term consequences of this choice have a direct bearing on our skin. The skin is, undoubtedly, the largest organ in the body and what we eat has a direct impact on it, especially in cases of acne. UAE-based Maria Marlowe is an acne nutritionist who passionately advocates the relationship between food and skin. She lays out the ground rules for healing acne by making suitable changes to your dietary habits.

Understanding the role of an acne nutritionist

As an acne nutritionist, I help people clear their skin naturally through diet and lifestyle changes, instead of medication. Most people who come to me have been struggling with acne for years, with no relief, despite trying just about everything — including antibiotics and isotretinoin. After a thorough diet and lifestyle assessment, I look for any sources of inflammation and imbalance that could be contributing to their breakouts.

This includes nutrient deficiencies, gut, hormone or blood sugar imbalances, an inflammatory diet, and stress. The biggest misconception about acne is that