Acne is one of the most common
skin conditions that affects people of any age, especially during the
teen and early adult years, according to the American Academy of
Dermatology. This condition causes painful and unsightly bumps on the
skin, which can take days or even weeks to heal, depending on the
severity. While the ingestion of mayonnaise probably won't affect your
acne, you may want to keep it away from your skin.
Identification
The
main cause of acne is the overproduction of oil, known as sebum, that
your body produces to keep your skin moist, according to MayoClinic.com.
When sebum mixes with the dead skin cells your body sheds regularly, it
can form a soft plug, which builds up in the pore of your skin, leading
to a localized bacterial infection. This infection causes a pimple,
white head, black head, cyst or nodule. Hormonal changes, especially
during puberty or pregnancy, can trigger acne, as can certain
medications or the use of makeup or other skin care products
that contain ingredients that clog pores, according to the National
Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases.
Mayonnaise
Mayonnaise
is a creamy spread, commonly used in sandwiches or as a base dressing
in salads. It is considered an emulsion, containing 65 percent vegetable
oil along with eggs, vinegar, lemon juice and seasonings, according to
The Association for Dressings and Sauces. Ingesting greasy foods that
contain oil, such as mayonnaise, has not been shown to cause acne,
according to NIAMS. Direct skin contact with oils, such as the vegetable
oils contained in mayonnaise is a different story. The Nemours
Foundation website KidsHealth recommends that after skin contact with
vegetable oils, you should wash these areas well to remove the
potentially acne-causing oils.
Diet
According
to a study in the March 2010 issue of "Skin Therapy Letter," dairy and
high-glycemic-index foods can increase acne outbreaks.
High-glycemic-index foods contain carbohydrates and have a higher
potential to increase your blood sugar levels
than other foods, according to MayoClinic.com. Because mayonnaise does
not contain carbohydrates, it is not a high-glycemic-index food, nor
does it contain dairy products, making it safe to eat for those
suffering from acne. However, mayonnaise is mainly used in conjunction
with carbohydrate-containing foods, such as bread products in sandwiches
or with pasta in salads, which you may want to avoid.
Recommendations
If
you notice a pattern of breaking out or your acne worsening,
specifically after ingesting mayonnaise, you may have a food allergy to
an ingredient it contains. Discontinue eating mayonnaise if this is the
case. Consult with a dermatologist if you suffer from acne to see what
treatments are available to you. Avoid picking at or squeezing acne
lesions, as this can cause an infection or scarring, according to
MayoClinic.com. Use noncomedogenic products, which contain ingredients
that will not clog your pores and keep your skin clean of oils, dirt and
sweat with a mild cleanser to prevent acne breakouts.
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