I'm sure limiting sugar (not ELIminating, too much pressure!) sugar will help acne. I've been eating healthy and dieting for a while and it seems to help, though it's hard to tell due to the increased stress levels I have had which have kept the acne coming. Proactiv didn't work for me either. Have you ever tried Bactrim? It's an antibiotic I take twice a day for my acne..works wonders!! Must take twice a day though or else flare ups will occur. Definitely worth checking out if you have not yet. Good luck!

Also, I know some people with horrible diets who have perfect skin and some that eat well and still break out a lot, I think it has more so to do with hygiene and genetics than diet.

Diet makes all the difference. How does this pertain to abstinence and celibacy though? Screw sugar, your body will get past wanting it in days and your taste buds will adjust wayyy quicker than you think. Before long without sodas etc., when you try one it'll taste like pure syrup and not in a good way.

I gave up dairy for the most part a few months ago(only occasionally in chocolate or ice cream) and noticed a huge, better difference not only in my acne but other health problems as well.

It does for me. Fried foods for three weeks and sugar... cystic chin acne nonstop for a month. Never fails.

Cutting out the approprieate amout of sugar to your diet should help with acne break outs. Last year I ate a lot of junk food like chips, cookies, chocolate, sodas, desserts. I had a lot of break outs back then which was from the amount of sugar and fats I was intaking. This year I have changed my diet and not only do i feel healthier but my acne is not nearly as bad as it was!

I haven't noticed any change in my skin with diet. I have read several sources that say sugar and dairy are definitely linked to acne, so you may want to experiment with that. And I think there is no definitive proof to this, but I swear that soda (particularly Coke) makes me break out. Also, you may want to see if you have any food allergies. I have heard that can cause acne as well.

It depends what diet you followed for your acne problem. What I feel is, Diet is important, I think, with every aspect of health, including the skin. The best thing you can do is understand how certain foods can affect your skin, both positively and negatively. When I had a continuous skin problem, had decided to give up my 2kg a week lolly-binging habbit and not have any lollies at all. Since then my skin has been great and managable! Even my pores seem smaller! Soy products are the most convenient and include substitutes for milk and other dairy products.What I believe is everyone have their own perception on acne and their diet. Also I read on Facebook on Superdrugsaver post on tips for acne problem.

Every person is different. Different things will work for different people and you will need to experiment with different products and diet combinations until you find what works for you.

However, I feel like I can give you guidance in the right direction. The following tips should help everyone (even if just a little bit):
Firstly, be sure to drink plenty of water. Yes, I know, you've heard this before and your eyes can't help but skip to the next tip, but listen up. Coffee, sodas, juices, tea and milk do not count! You need to drink water. How much? At least 10 glasses per day, I'd say. Do not overdo it and do not force yourself to drink excessively, but every time you get thirsty, just have a glass. It's that simple.

Limit your sugar intake and do not eat too much fried food. I would suggest cutting off dairy products completely. (I speak from personal experience, it doesn't mean that it's going to work for everyone, but chances are that it will).

Last but certainly not least, shower daily but not under steaming hot water! This is crucial. The temperature of the water should be comfortably warm, but never too hot. Another thing you can do is invest in a pair of loofah gloves and exfoliate your face in the shower. This should be a daily process, however, don't scrub too hard or you may irritate your skin even more.

Eat healthy meals everyday. Lots of fruit and vegetables are essential when it comes to fighting acne. Broccoli, zucchini and cauliflower are not liked by many, but trust me, they work wonders.
And don't forget the water! I cannot stress this enough.

If you follow these tips, there's a good chance that you will have much better skin by the end of four weeks. Good luck and stay strong!

Yes, I do feel that diet makes a difference in acne breakouts. I too also used Proactiv to fight my acne; initially it broke me out HORRIBLY. Another issue could be water intake, if not drinking enough water that could also be a problem for breaking out. I know I don't intake nearly as much water as I should, and I'm sure that adds to my break outs. I've tried Mio drops and other water flavor enhancements, still no luck.