Acne Cured Program

Yeah, I’m also one of those unlucky people who's been struggling with this exact issue for years now. After trying endless creams, seeing estheticians, taking vitamins, and even going through rounds of antibiotics, things have barely improved... and honestly, that was mostly just due to time passing rather than any of the "experts" actually helping me.

It doesn't look critical right now, but my skin still flares up at least once a month. While I was browsing online, I stumbled upon a program called the ACNE CURED e-book, and I've just started reading it. I really don't know what kind of results to expect yet, but it's clearly not going to be easy. The author, who has dealt with acne himself for a long time, focuses entirely on addressing the actual root cause. He argues that estheticians and dermatologists are just treating the symptoms, and while medications might work while you're taking them, they stop working the moment you quit, not to mention all the nasty side effects...

So, according to him, everything comes down to diet and what we are putting into our bodies in general. The book goes into deep detail about advice on vitamins, drinks, and specifically which foods are okay to eat and which ones to stay away from...

The reason I'm sharing this is just out of hope that these tips might actually work for me, and maybe help someone else along the way too...

Though, I know it’s going to be tough. Because pizza, pasta, fried food, chips, and ALL DAIRY PRODUCTS are out. To be more specific: NO carbs, especially processed ones,
no sugar (anything sweet is out), no alcohol (though he says it's optional, not required), nothing with additives or preservatives (which makes me wonder what's actually left to eat?), no sodas, no fruit juices, no fried foods, and no shellfish or shrimp either...🙄

Anyway, that's all for now...

What you’re saying might hold water for some people, but when it comes to hormonal acne, I don't think it applies. From my own experience, none of those specific foods have had any impact on my skin whatsoever.
I don't mean to discourage you, but after following all that advice, I found myself cycling through dairy-free, meat-free, and even chocolate-free diets, only to eventually realize what was actually happening—something my dermatologist later confirmed. There is a massive distinction between hormonal breakouts and simply having acne-prone skin. I'd suggest heading over to the Skincare > Facial Care section of the forum; there’s a dedicated thread there where this is discussed in much more detail.
That said, feel free to try cutting out a few of those items just to see. If they happen to be your personal trigger, you might just clear things up.👍

Yeah, but the guy who wrote the book doesn't really focus on single ingredients, he talks more about general dietary rules... So if you cut out chocolate but still eat cheese, it’s basically useless. Or if you eat vegetables but keep eating bread, it won't work either. It's such an intense way to eat, though it isn't really meant for weight loss, just for clearing up skin... The book goes into detail about how specific foods and certain food combinations mess with your hormones, which is why I don't think your point about hormones is quite right, since the author dealt with acne himself for twenty years and tested everything on his own body. I went to the grocery store the other day and realized that almost 90 percent of what's on the shelves is full of additives, so if you eat that, you might as well not bother... I’m not saying the guy is some kind of ultimate acne guru, but why not give it a shot? Like I said, certain food combos trigger those hormonal reactions that cause breakouts... My own acne is mostly genetic, though, since my dad struggled with it too.

Let me clarify things... It’s not that meat is off limits... You can definitely eat it, just stick to boiling or pan-searing without any oils. Avoid anything loaded with additives or preservatives... No carbs at all; maybe some unfermented stuff if needed. For oils, think sesame, walnut, or olive... Just stay away from potatoes!!! And please, don't grab those store-bought pasta sauces!! They are packed with additives! Always read the labels when you shop. For instance, I used to buy tons of veggie pâtés only to realize they were full of milk powders, E-numbers, and God knows what else. Also, taking vitamins is key; my dermatologist actually recommended the SKIN formula from Twin Labs. To be honest, I tried dermatological medications before and they were absolute shit. Even getting extractions done at the esthetician was total shit. Now that I have a bit more money, I use high-end skincare products, but even those turned out to be shit... I'm older now and I'm honestly just tired of looking like a teenager... So that's why... why not give it a shot? The rules are tough; I haven't even shared half of them yet

So, here we go... I’m telling you my experience, and you’re telling me I’m wrong? Do you actually know me well enough to dictate what works for my body or not? 🙄
I already explained quite clearly that while dietary changes can fix skin issues for some people, for others, it’s purely hormonal.
If that approach works for you, great—but it certainly hasn't worked for me. 🤷
I get that you’re thrilled about that book, and honestly, go for it, but it’s pretty rude to claim that your sudden discovery is the absolute truth while dismissing everything everyone else is saying. 👎
I mean, surely my OB-GYN, endocrinologist, and dermatologist know more about my skin condition and hormone levels than you do, or some random author who wrote a book. Besides, being on the doorstep of my thirties, I’ve practically tried every fad diet out there—cutting out common triggers, drinking kale smoothies, wheatgrass shots, and all that nonsense—so I definitely know the difference between a dietary fix and a hormonal one (and plenty of other women on this forum are dealing with the exact same thing).

Like I said, good luck, and I hope the change in diet actually helps you. 👍

I’m with Ryan Morales on this one...
I spent three years bouncing between diets, homeopathy, acupuncture, vitamins, herbal teas, organic stuff—you name it. Total waste of time, honestly.

Anyway, I'll be rooting for you—let me know how it goes. 👍
And if the method actually works—well, maybe I'll give it a shot someday.

Where can I get my hands on that book?

Please, give me all the details—don't hold back! I am dying to know more because I’ve ended up at the exact same conclusion after years of being absolutely tormented by endless cycles of expensive creams, overpriced dermatological treatments, and whatnot.

It wasn't until I completely overhauled my diet that my skin finally stopped acting up, but the second I touch any of the foods you mentioned, a breakout pops up immediately.😠

Eating clean while you're pregnant is honestly such a game changer for fighting off breakouts.

Plus, why even stress about it? Instead of getting worked up over a few spots, shouldn't we just be happy that having oily skin basically means we won't have to worry about wrinkles when we're older? 😉 😁

Maybe when we're actually old, we can start making some money hawking anti-aging creams... haha...

dustyhound5 said:Eating clean while you're pregnant is honestly such a game changer for fighting off breakouts.

Plus, why even stress about it? Instead of getting worked up over a few spots, shouldn't we just be happy that having oily skin basically means we won't have to worry about wrinkles when we're older? 😉 😁

Maybe when we're actually old, we can start making some money hawking anti-aging creams... haha...

I don't really fit into that category... I have dry skin. It’s always been that way, so now that these breakouts have started happening because of my PCOS, I'm struggling. It feels like every single acne treatment out there is formulated specifically for oily skin. 🙄
Just for comparison, my mom has oily skin—she’s actually never dealt with a single pimple in her life—and now that she’s in her fifties, she doesn't have a single wrinkle. Meanwhile, I seem to have more wrinkles than she does. 😲

I'm not saying I have all the answers, not by a long shot... but I've been fighting this since I was thirteen. At first, everyone just brushed it off as puberty, but once that passed and after thousands of dollars spent at various spas, they sent me through the ringer with specialists—endocrinologists, gynecologists, dermatologists... They couldn't find any physical reason for my breakouts, and I'm talking real acne, not just blackheads or whiteheads, but those painful cysts deep under the skin... then they put me on pills that actually made everything worse. It eventually settled down, but as soon as my dermatologist told me I couldn't stay on them forever and we had to stop, the whole cycle started all over again...
I'm honestly just so tired of looking like a teenager in all the wrong ways. It's not that I blindly trust the ACNE CURED e-book, I'm just trying to hold onto a little bit of hope... That's really why I'm posting, just hoping maybe someone else out there struggling might find some relief too. Besides, that dermatologist who prescribed the medication was such a pain... she barely even wanted to give them to me back when my face looked like the surface of the moon, claiming I didn't even have acne on my back yet...
My dad dealt with this too, so I clearly inherited it from him. Things are relatively okay right now, maybe just age catching up to me... but during certain times of the month, it's like a total hurricane hits. And it's just frustrating, seeing girls my age using anti-aging creams while I'm stuck buying AHA exfoliants... though I guess I'm starting to see fine lines around my eyes too...
So, to wrap this up, I'm sorry if I offended anyone, I'm just expressing how frustrated I am with a medical profession that hasn't helped me at all. Maybe the guy who wrote this book is just another salesman, but what's there to lose... besides a few more abscesses... 🙂
To everyone reading this who is dealing with whiteheads, blackheads, or is just going through puberty... you don't necessarily need such harsh treatments and constant deprivation. There are plenty of great creams out there, and there are vitamins that are totally safe and can be a huge help. There's oily skin that needs constant cleaning, but then there's the kind of skin that doesn't care about cleansers or products at all, but still breaks out... that's the type of skin I'm talking about...

James Thompson said:Where can I get my hands on that book?

Please, give me all the details—don't hold back! I am dying to know more because I’ve ended up at the exact same conclusion after years of being absolutely tormented by endless cycles of expensive creams, overpriced dermatological treatments, and whatnot.

It wasn't until I completely overhauled my diet that my skin finally stopped acting up, but the second I touch any of the foods you mentioned, a breakout pops up immediately.😠

So, I actually grabbed that book for about $35, though it was my business partner who picked it up🙂

You can download it on this site, the ACNE CURED e-book

There are tons of rules and a whole bunch of vitamins you're supposed to take, but I kind of simplified everything and just decided to stick to the advice that's easy to follow...

The biggest thing is just what you eat and what you don't

OFF LIMITS (the book explains why):

- DAIRY PRODUCTS; milk, ice cream, cream, whipped cream...

- SUGAR: brown sugar, white sugar, sugary syrups...

- REFINED CARBS: white flour, white rice, white bread, pasta, pizza, chips, crackers, pancakes...

- POTATOES

- WHEAT AND WHEAT PRODUCTS

- SHELLFISH; shrimp, crab, lobster, clams...

- FRUIT JUICES

- DRIED FRUIT: like dates, prunes...

- SODA

- FRIED FOODS—especially anything deep-fried

- FRIED NUTS

- HYDROGENATED OILS: margarine, vegetable oil, store-bought salad dressings...

- CANNED GOODS AND ADDITIVES

- ALCOHOL—it's not a strict rule, but it's better to avoid it

So, what should you actually eat?

I really love pasta; I think you need at least some carbs just to keep your energy up... But if you walk through a grocery store like Whole Foods and look at the shelves, you'll realize how little there is that isn't packed with preservatives and additives. For instance, I used to love veggie spreads, but now I see they're just loaded with fillers, starch, and dairy derivatives...

IF YOU CAN'T FIND ANYTHING ELSE, AT LEAST CUT OUT ALL DAIRY! That was the game changer for me. I haven't touched milk in 6 months, and lately, I've been careful to avoid anything with dairy hidden in it—even things like canned spreads or canned soups can be full of it... You can get all the calcium you need from leafy greens like spinach, Swiss chard, kale, and various salads. Or you could just pick up some effervescent calcium tablets to dissolve in water...

Once your complexion starts clearing up, you can probably afford to indulge in a few "little sins" every now and then...

Try choosing brown rice over white...

Everyone reacts differently. Maybe carbs won't even bother you... It's probably best to just track everything and take notes on how certain foods affect you personally...

Maybe this book is shit, but if you don't want to buy it, I'm happy to summarize what it says...

RECOMMENDED FOODS:

- PROTEINS: chicken, turkey, fish (especially salmon, tuna, cod). Beef and pork are fine in smaller amounts—just try not to fry the meat in oil; instead, boil it, steam it, or bake it with just a tiny bit of oil...

- WHOLE GRAINS: long-grain wild rice, long-grain brown rice, buckwheat, millet, oats... JUST A HEADS UP: these grains might still cause issues for some people, while others are totally fine! Just pay attention to how you feel! KEEP PORTIONS SMALL!

- FRUIT: almost any fruit is okay, but especially: avocado, cranberries, raspberries, tomatoes, blueberries, strawberries, apples, pears, cherries, kiwi, lemons, grapes, limes, and melons...

- VEGETABLES: pretty much all veggies are good, specifically: zucchini, all kinds of squash, garlic, asparagus, beet greens, turnips, broccoli, all types of cabbage, carrots, cauliflower, celery, cucumbers, fennel, kale, collards, all sorts of lettuce, onions, parsley, parsnips, endive, watercress, spinach, and sweet potatoes...

I just want to clarify that I didn't write this myself; I'm just translating it from the book mentioned above...

I'll check back in once I read more...

Noah Stewart3 said:I'm not saying I have all the answers, not by a long shot... but I've been fighting this since I was thirteen. At first, everyone just brushed it off as puberty, but once that passed and after thousands of dollars spent at various spas, they sent me through the ringer with specialists—endocrinologists, gynecologists, dermatologists... They couldn't find any physical reason for my breakouts, and I'm talking real acne, not just blackheads or whiteheads, but those painful cysts deep under the skin... then they put me on pills that actually made everything worse. It eventually settled down, but as soon as my dermatologist told me I couldn't stay on them forever and we had to stop, the whole cycle started all over again...
I'm honestly just so tired of looking like a teenager in all the wrong ways. It's not that I blindly trust the ACNE CURED e-book, I'm just trying to hold onto a little bit of hope... That's really why I'm posting, just hoping maybe someone else out there struggling might find some relief too. Besides, that dermatologist who prescribed the medication was such a pain... she barely even wanted to give them to me back when my face looked like the surface of the moon, claiming I didn't even have acne on my back yet...
My dad dealt with this too, so I clearly inherited it from him. Things are relatively okay right now, maybe just age catching up to me... but during certain times of the month, it's like a total hurricane hits. And it's just frustrating, seeing girls my age using anti-aging creams while I'm stuck buying AHA exfoliants... though I guess I'm starting to see fine lines around my eyes too...
So, to wrap this up, I'm sorry if I offended anyone, I'm just expressing how frustrated I am with a medical profession that hasn't helped me at all. Maybe the guy who wrote this book is just another salesman, but what's there to lose... besides a few more abscesses... 🙂
To everyone reading this who is dealing with whiteheads, blackheads, or is just going through puberty... you don't necessarily need such harsh treatments and constant deprivation. There are plenty of great creams out there, and there are vitamins that are totally safe and can be a huge help. There's oily skin that needs constant cleaning, but then there's the kind of skin that doesn't care about cleansers or products at all, but still breaks out... that's the type of skin I'm talking about...

Are you talking about Accutane?

She’s going on about antibiotics—honestly, her situation probably isn't even that severe since she hasn't tried Accutane, which actually gets the job done... just ask a dermatologist to prescribe you some Accutane and the problem is solved; there's really no need to get distracted by those kids or various e-books.