Nina & Randa Promote An Extreme "Clear Skin" Diet To Teenagers

Nina and Randa's "Clear Skin Diet" program is based on anecdotes rather than research AND promotes a super restrictive diet. Cool!
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[@phoebesulistio6830]

"rice multiple times a day" lol weird flex but ok

[@진호곽-h4z]

that’s basically how asians eat

[@hellokatelyn4542]

rice is life

[@orangejmoothies]

LOL hahaha u described that so well

[@juliam5628]

You described me 😂

[@FrigidBirostrixRay]

That's literally your average Asian staple lol

[@rube6361]

No nuts no seeds no avo??? Thank you, next.

[@adiohead]

Even if it gets rid of acne? Why the hell not, it also reverses heart disease.

[@koshowulf]

Try having gastroparesis 😂

[@KaylynBartlett]

@@koshowulf I have GP too, do you find a low fat vegan diet helps? It's how I eat to manage my symptoms!

[@Justice237]

If it were me, I would rather get on Accutane and keep eating all my favourite foods, I mean, that's kinda what I did! Okay, I didn't have cystic acne ... or actually have Accutane, but I had a lot of acne as a teenager and I just got on antibiotics for it. I couldn't imagine giving up fatty foods, I am just nuts about nuts.

[@rube6361]

@@Justice237 brain turner has talked loads about having acute chronic acne and talks about how bad Accutane is and his experience with it. Interesting stuff

[@GIZMOmcabr]

I find the more fat I eat - the better my skin is. Everyone's body is different.

[@emilywolff4334]

Same!

[@BeckywiseTheDancingClown]

Same and my skin has never loooked better

[@polinaa5896]

Same here, especially if it's not peanut butter with additives ect but fat coming from walnuts, pumpkin seeds ect, I mean whole products. Also I'm not a raw vegan but Markus Rothkranz has probably the best skin or one of the best and he's over 50!and his diet is like 25-30% fat. I know we're all different and it's just one example but it works for me

[@faylinameir]

Same. Eating low fat makes my skin dry and scaley. A good amount of fat in my diet and I have no issues at all

[@responsiblelobster5223]

When i suffered rlly bad from my eating disorder, i ate really low fat thinking that was best because yanno, all the diet foods u see r low fat and i didnt get nutrition. I had a bit of ezcema before but my skin was horribly dry and just a fucking mess a year a later when i relapsed, id been clued up on nutrition and satiation etc ( i actually did a nutrition course online in the hospitsl for something to do and logic to keep in mind lmao) so when i relapsed real bad I ended up focusing on fat and protein as much as i could Both were similar average calories and both were starvation Skin was its naturally really dewy good self until i got near my lowest weight. I also generally felt less shit tbh Bizare example but i use that experience a lot when thinking about all this low fat stuff and for reference when my skin is being strange

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

Hello???? Unnatural Vegan should become a registered dietitian. Like, this is what you do, and that would add a stamp of credibility to these vlogs. Just sayin' you know.

[@stephaniesantos78]

the reason she won't do that is the same reason she advocates we listen to RDs: it takes a LOT of time to become an RD. She would have to go back to undergraduate school to get her B.S. in a field like organic biology (4 years) and need to complete four to five years of pre-med preparation, another four years of medical school, and three to seven years of residency. It takes a LOT of time, effort, and (not for nothing) MONEY to get a degree like that. As a new mother and soon to be a mother of two, this would probably spiral her into a depression and we wouldn't get amazing videos like these. But, this is why we SHOULD listen to RDs and the reason she references real registered dieticians and not quacks.

[@tomjones2157]

I think she's destined for bigger things than talking one on one about what someone eats...

[@Laura-xz3uz]

@@stephaniesantos78 RDs don't go to medical school. In Canada you do an 4 year undergraduate degree in nutrition, a year long internship and take a test. Many RDs get a graduate degree as well but it's not necessary. I'd imagine the process is similar in the USA.

[@HexusoftheSheep]

The stamp of credibility is the list of sources. You don't need to be an RD to spread credibly sourced information and it takes a number of years to become an RD. Not everyone wants to take that career path. If you want credibility- do the research on the sources yourself. That's why it's public information, so that EVERYONE can educate themselves from credible sources (if they actually want to do that, of course).

[@niallkennedy95]

@@stephaniesantos78 that's going to school to become a doctor, NOT a dietician. RDs go to school 4 years with a year long internship afterwards.

[@mydoggotshavedtoday]

No one likes to hear this, but sometimes acne is genetic/ hormonal. What you eat, for some people, has nothing to do with it. Anyone with severe acne should go to a dermatologist. See what they say first. Honestly my acne got worse on a vegan diet, not correlated. Just bad timing, my hormones went out if wack. Eating super low fat could actually cause a hormonal change, and make the acne worse.

[@andrearobyn3701]

also there is a strain of bacteria that causes acne, oil on the skin traps the bacteria and clogs pores causing acne. Oil production is largely genetic, but can be kept at bay with cosmetic products. Diet plays a role, but these girls misrepresent every other factor.

[@elsiejayne2264]

they do see a dermatologist... and I also eat low fat because of acne, ibs, fibromyalgia, and interstitial cystitis. now I have finallly gained weight and have less symptoms. i think it has to do more with bacteria and viruses then genes becuase there used to be no such thing as acne.

[@Laura_fruity_magic]

Eating low fat vegan does make acne worse at first to clear toxins out of the body through the skin X

[@andrearobyn3701]

@@Laura_fruity_magic your liver and kidneys get rid of any toxins present in your body, detox diets are unnecessary

[@19Thunderbird94]

@@Laura_fruity_magic we don't get rid of toxins through the skin. They're dumped in the urine and feces by the liver and kidneys. Sidenote, my acne got cleared up after eating a lot more fat, since low fat probably messed with my hormones (also had quite irregular periods on low fat)

[@so._.anyways]

Huh that's weird. My acne is hormonal and eating fats helps to REGULATE my hormones. (^:

[@PetiteCauchemar]

SAME

[@equidregykfr3523]

How?

[@raesah9519]

How? Tell me. I have stop dairy products but i still have acne:(

[@littlepeanut2305]

Same!! However I try to avoid unsaturated fat and eat mostly saturated fat :)

[@AmarisGuevara]

@@raesah9519 also you have to stop process food, particularly sugar...

[@emilyzeno7199]

For me high carb and eating alot of sugar breaks me out.

[@emilywolff4334]

same!

[@emilyzeno7199]

Laszlo Vegh ! I remember you too lovely to see you here... Yeah I quit watching VP a month ago cuz everything is about carnivore ism and well that just doesn't interest me I'm good though... I'm eating like 95% vegan with some eggs here and there. For a while there I thought I had gallstones and was getting like gallbladder symptoms when I was eating eggs maybe because they were so high in cholesterol. I was also doing like a keto vegan style diet and I think it was just too much fat for me.

[@emilyzeno7199]

Laszlo Vegh how have you been?

[@ilooli]

Same. I got horrible acne after going high carb low fat. I keep my skin clear by eating low carb now.

[@PepperJoy09]

Yes, I have been avoiding having too much sugar, & I only eat fruit in the morning now for breakfast & my skin has cleared dramatically within 5 days.

[@emiliana1767]

Dear god, that "we EAT AND ENJOY" at 8:26 sounds like a cult mantra 😵

[@tarahelou2491]

Watching them makes me cringe.

[@heyikindalikeyou]

Why do they have to be half naked in brian turners interview? .... terribly cringey

[@ilovemana143]

Yea, I unsubscribed from them a long time ago. Plus, their food looks sad. I've seen better vegan food.

[@sophiacantore7732]

As someone with Cystic Acne who has tried everything under the sun to improve it before finally settling on accutane which was the worst 6 months of my life so hard, I find it INCREDIBLY hard to believe their acne was caused by peanut butter

[@fortcastlevgn2368]

NOOOO ITS ACTUALLY TRUE I HAD SAME ISSUES And severe headaches AND NO YOU DID NOT TRY EVERY FKIN DIET UNDER THE SUN CAUSE YOU WOULD KNOW WE ARE 100% RIGHT ON THIS Their are some more complex thing like fats fastsugars and starchs reacts all 3 together creating inflamation witch means acne is inflamation witch u already know and depression also doesnt exist if you dont eat fat (witch i dont recommed you do you do neex 7to10% fat) but i propved it so many times its insane how good you feel on starched and veggie diet ONLU NO TRACES OF FATS OR FAST SUGARS/fruits

[@Becalavelle]

Another great content cop, well done.

[@Becalavelle]

@Robert Eleven Ok, I'll go take a good long look in the mirror......

[@followmefit9775]

Screw you. She's a wonderful mother she is willing to share extremely private parts of her life in order to help other mothers. Which makes her one kick ass human being. So you can shove it. So many women have to get on medicine to cope and there's no shame in that.

[@theyoutubeanalyst3731]

@Robert Eleven citation needed.

[@ForthcommaAbby]

Yeah, when I ate this way I lost my period too. (I wasn't even *this* low fat--I included some overt fats.) It also triggered disordered eating like whoa. Such a bummer to see this being paraded as THE cure to a susceptible audience.

[@ForthcommaAbby]

@@bonnieleary3201 I'm sorry to hear that. I have to be careful about which videos I watch too--even if they're takedowns of bogus diets, it can still get me back in that mindset. Take care of yourself!

[@dj-fe4ck]

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[@lucam2942]

Triggering an eating disorder was likely caused by restrictive eating not the exclusion of overt fats, no?

[@littlesoybean6420]

@@lucam2942 But excluding ALL overt fats is also a form of restriction and can still trigger people who are prone to obsessing over their food choices.

[@lucam2942]

Little Soybean all healthy populations have eaten most of their calories from starch, overt fats are a minor player and can be included or not, but if you don't get the starches in, it is common to food restrict and binge on high fat foods to make up for the calories required. They are two beautiful girls who want to feel and look well, we eat for energy/calories (primarily) and provide a useful guide for people who suffer with acne to consider, thats it.

[@austinrichards5643]

I was thinking, "Oh just another unhelpful diet" till we got to the omega 3s.... Telling people they don't need omega 3s in their diet is dangerous, and can actually increase heart disease in people. Really unhappy to see them pushing this dangerous diet.

[@Courtez52]

Sources please.

[@NLR759]

Eating a diet high in pocessed oils causes your Omega 6 to Omega 3 three ratio to be completley out of whack (much higher ratio of Omega 6 to 3). Because they do not eat oil, they do not have this concern. They consume a diet that naturally has a good (low) ratio of Omega 6 to 3. if you're really worried about Omega 3, add a tablespoon of ground flax to your breakfast.

[@Magnulus76]

@@NLR759 Exactly. People following a WFPB diet can have perfectly good Omega 3 status. They don't need fish oil pills or expensive DHA supplements. There's no consistent, good evidence that Vegans suffer from a lack of omega 3.

[@pauladavila8389]

Hi, I'm not vegan but I enjoy watching your videos because of the scientific approach that you take to critiquing other people's content! I had really bad acne in high school, which went away but came back again when I turned 20. My dermatologist recommended doing a round of Acutane and it cleared it all! But I found that after the dose was done, the thing that really did help me maintain the acne on check was to give up dairy, eat less processed foods, and an overall well-balanced diet. So what I want to say is that I totally agree with what you said in this video!!

[@evelynbaron2004]

Really appreciate your approach.

[@fortcastlevgn2368]

Balanced diet is a lie no one knows what it means

[@sophroniel]

The Okinawan diet studies are problematic anyway, because they were done just after the war when they were still relying on heavy rationing.

[@mycolouralchemy1259]

Sophia Neilsson yes they usually ate loads of pork belly!

[@dp6755]

Sophia Neilsson Societies with plant based diets tend to do very well. Most of these societies did/do eat fat though.

[@OnToBetterThings1987]

All that means is that since they were having food rationed they were not able to overeat

[@sophroniel]

@@OnToBetterThings1987 Yes, also meant the study didn't include the high quantities of pork that the traditional diet actually included too.

[@Magnulus76]

@@sophroniel It didn't include "high quantities of pork". Okinawans didn't have industrial agriculture to support those kinds of dietary habits. They ate pork on feasts and festivals, but otherwise it was a small part of their diet in terms of calorie consumption. Pork consumption didn't rise until after WWII, when the Okinawans started eating processed meats like Spam (brought by the Americans).

[@ccap3211]

I lost my period for 8 months while on a super low fat vegan diet. It totally messed with my hormones. It came back when I introduced fat back into my diet.

[@anetekrumina3369]

ccap3211 same

[@chronicallymeee]

There's also a significant genetic factor that's important when looking at certain populations. Maybe Okinawans get less acne because of their diet, maybe Okinawans are genetically pre-dispositioned to get less acne. We don't know, but it's worth pointing out that we don't know, and there is genetic correlation with acne.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

One probability, yes. I eat fats. Nope, no acne.

[@noemiemi7213]

Maybe it’s even just the place they live in. When I’m at sea I could eat junk all day and not get acne. But I’m also moving about much more, sweating and then bathing in salty water and showering multiple times a day, I’m at the sun and it’s an effective and known way to help clear skin in the long term. Then I go back to the city and the traffic and pollution and if i’m not careful I might get acne back, because in that case diet plays the role my environment doesn’t 🤷🏻‍♀️ I guess it’s all a matter of balance, both finding what works for you personally AND being aware of the balance that lifestyle, environment and diet play together

[@kater6873]

Yes! And even people who have crappy diets some times have beautiful, clear skin. Even people who are clinically obese can have fantastic skin. So it definitely is genetics/hormonal

[@NLR759]

There are many populations of people that do not suffer from acne when they lived in their native countries - such as Chinese, Japanese, and Africans. But when those populations immigrate to north American, and start eating a western diet, they get acne.

[@karinaguardia5159]

I don't know how you can live whitout avocados and chia seeds ❤ And about acne, PERSONALLY, my skin really got better when i became vegan and stopped eating dairy. PERSONALLY.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

Ha ha, you made sure to emphasize *personally* lol! Good to do that here. Anyways, me too. Same story as you.

[@ciarahbrookes9521]

I recently completely quit drinking dairy milk, now I love coconut and almond milk... Step two Now I gotta cut the cheese. My mom just made mac n cheese... I’ll get there one day

[@ali3nc4tz58]

I wish cutting out dairy would've helped.. 2,5 years vegan now (I'm 26), eating pretty healthy and my acne is kinda bad (let's say sometimes close to terrible and sometimes I could nearly go out w/o makeup). But honestly, I'd rather eat healthy the way I can sustain it than try out certain diets that could harm my health. And I'm sure I'd never try accutane as well, the anecdotes about depression (I know someone who killed himself on it, not saying it was necessarily bc of the drug but no thx) are enough for me personally. As long as there's makeup I'll survive with acne and (fortunately just a little) scarring until menopause, which has now worked for my mom :D

[@AbrilNoh]

Sameee here 🌱

[@naomimay82]

Going vegan helps my skin be clear and healthy, but I eat fats like nuts and peanut butter.

[@jessicaweber2688]

Those girls are mean. I remember them bullying another KZbinr that quit youtube! I haven't clicked on their videos since!

[@GIZMOmcabr]

Do you have the link?

[@jessicaweber2688]

@@GIZMOmcabr I tried finding it. They must have took it down. It was a few years ago.

[@christinash2235]

Their dad tried to sue people for saying he was an asshole in KZbin comments lol. They're the worst types of LA people.

[@liebchen1983]

It was Essena O'Neil

[@madelinebarbato4548]

I'm 17 and I did nina and Randas diet because I've had severe acne since I was nine years old. I thought there diet was a life saver. I followed their books for months and my skin never cleared up not even a little. I felt so hopeless because I was so scared to go on acutane. I watched their videos and in one they claimed " there is no such thing as hormonal acne it's all just acne." I have Hashemites/hypothyroid and I have had it since I was nine and it has been displacing my hormones for years causing breakouts. I literally cried I was so mad when I heard this it made me feel as though I wasn't trying hard enough in my diet.

[@GIZMOmcabr]

Have you tried birth control?

[@madelinebarbato4548]

melissa cabrera no, I have not tried it. That's going to be a last resort. I don't want to get off it one day and be back to square one.

[@GIZMOmcabr]

@@madelinebarbato4548 I tried it when I was younger for my skin - and it really helped to balance my hormones out until my skin stopped going crazy. I got off when I was 24, and since then, whenever I would have any more issues - I would see my esthetician and she would do extractions and my skin would be clear again. For the past 5 years or so - my skin has been really clear. There's nothing wrong with taking birth control for the time being. It can help stabilize your hormones, and it's much better than Accutane IMO. Best, M

[@madelinebarbato4548]

melissa cabrera thanks for the advice

[@GIZMOmcabr]

@@madelinebarbato4548 Welcome 😊

[@belleberry511]

I been waitin for this video SPILL IT SIS

[@sourgrapes716]

sameee

[@marinaamir7077]

From the FAQ page: "Do you have to eat this way the rest of your life in order to keep your acne away? It’s an individual issue. Once you clear your acne using the diet, you can add back foods you like one at a time if you wish, to see whether you get a breakout. We detail how to do this in the book. The bottom line: some people add back foods and immediately break out. Others can add back nuts, oils, other foods - and have no breakouts whatsoever. Everyone is going to be a little different. Use the diet to clear your acne, and then you can experiment, if you wish, to see what specific foods may be your triggers, or whether you can safely add some foods back." I don't see anything wrong with this.

[@hhancp]

Exactly. Some people simply cherry-picked/nitpick on others for views.

[@maddyG7414]

That's a great point, however with the stress that they put on eating low fat and the fact that the entire book they promote is about removing fats to cure acne, likely people aren't going to take one question from the FAQ section and run with it. It's much more likely that young girls/guys are going to want to do it for life the way Nina and Randa are. Not to mention in many of their videos they tend to heavily stress the low fat dogma unintentionally.

[@DMMeow]

Me either

[@annie13s]

I went on accutane and I was fine. It's cleared my acne. My only side effects were dryness and slow healing of wounds. Mood changes are usually due to having bad acne and not accutane. Dont let people bully you from making the right choices for yourself.

[@birdheartt]

I had cystic acne, took accutane as a teen, it help, but after a couple of years it came back, it seemed to come back every 3 years or so, now I’m 30 yrs old and the things that have helped the most are using oatmeal as a cleanser and rosehip oil at night. Just wanted to share in case anyone came to this video for tips on clearing acne

[@AustinPepp]

They CLEARED my SKIN. Nothing else worked. I'm so thankful for them.

[@luizabrito3366]

Same

[@danistough]

Me too!! I was in there study!

[@isabellaorozcogtz3082]

I live in So Cal. Over my dead body will I stop eating avocados. We get such good ones from Mexico and from local growers as well. 🥑🥑

[@theveganmusclemommy]

I actually had the complete opposite situation. I had super cystic hormonal acne and when I was eating a more "high carb, low fat" diet, I broke out more. I found out my trigger was eating high glycemic foods like sugars and dates. And once I started eating a lot more fats (lotttsss oo avocado and nut butters) my hormones got balanced and now I have perfect clear skin.

[@zhunexoxo7606]

Vegan Artist same!!!

[@meanpoutine7095]

I think the link between acutane and depression may be more related to the insecurity and anxiety caused by having cystic acne...it was the cause for my sister’s depression, not the acutane itself

[@lauren8627]

Or a bad diet originally that made the person both lethargic, depressed AND have cystic acne. Diet affects hormones so much :/

[@responsiblelobster5223]

@@lauren8627 people really dont understand how important diet is. As someone whos been obese, super fit as a dancer and extremely underweight, i can do case studies on myself and how food affected EVERYTHING Food is literally the fuel for your body to do EVERYTHING and people just cant understsnd that. When im feeling worse with my mental health than usual, i always look at my diet and sleep. Diet and sleep kids its so important

[@tomjones2157]

For me it was the accutane caused really bad depression within days of starting it. Before the drug it I wasn't depressed at all about having acne, I just saw it as a phase and I had good friends no-one teased me. The accutane also caused really bad stomach problems, eye problems like super dry scratchy feeling eyes and more. I couldn't go out in the sun cause I'd burn and blister in minutes. Accutane was a living hell.

[@ilovemiley345678]

Maybe in some cases but not in mine, I was the happiest person (despite the acne) before acutane and after being on it just a week, the depression kicked in and even suicidal thoughts and it only got worse.

[@Whatrabbitseat]

Acne definitely contributes to depression. There are many people including myself who become very depressed about acne. There was this video I watched recently on YT (forgot the channel), but they did a study on people with acne and other skin conditions and every brain scan showed signs of PTSD & anxiety. Very interesting.

[@sara5756]

I love how your overall points go back to being critical!! While acknowledging the huge variety and spectrums of how bodies differ individually. So much appreciation for your channel

[@emmallen2]

Randa shared the results of a blood test once. High triglycerides and low HDL. Your prediction is spot on!

[@Nathouuuutheone]

From my personal experiences, sugar is one of the main diet-based causes of acne.

[@ewidontlikeyou]

but obviously not for them? If they eat fats and breakout with cystic acne everywhere?

[@misstakenbelief]

I got put on Accutane 2 years ago after trying everything. I did low-dose and scaled up. Only side effect was dry lips for the first month or two. My friend saw my skin and changed her mind about Accutane (her doc had suggested it for her for years). She did the typical protocol and only side effect for her was dry lips as well. Best decision we both have ever made. No more face makeup or calling in sick to work due to embarrassment. Severe side effects are truly rare. Accutane is a lifesaver for a ton of people. Glad you are putting out the truth! *Edited to add* there is a HUGE genetic component to acne having to do with decreased cell turnover. In that case, diet is not going to help. Everyone's rate of cell turnover is different. Retin-A (topical tretinoin) and Accutane increase the rate of cell turnover, which is why they usually help people with cystic acne.

[@pri.sci.lla.]

Oh girl no... my skin is clear and I thoroughly enjoy nuts and avocados and other fats literally all the time.

[@Whatrabbitseat]

Have you ever had bad cystic, nodular, or hormonal acne to this extent though?

[@pri.sci.lla.]

Bethany Shannon I have hormonal acne that I've gotten under control with a vegan diet

[@Whatrabbitseat]

@@pri.sci.lla. I've been vegan for nearly 4 years and it has done nothing for mine

[@naomimay82]

My skin is clear on a vegan diet as well. I eat nuts and other plant foods that have fat in them. I can’t seem to do this without fats in my diet.

[@LoJulia29]

I was vegan 4 years ago and took on the HCLF lifestyle. I also have struggled with pretty bad acne since I was a teenager, but it’s gotten worse into adulthood. Because of Nina and Randa’s advice and countless other HCLF channels, I became extremely fat phobic and was eating sooooo many carbs and lots of fruit. My skin was terrible during that time and my face got super puffy. It’s taken so long to get out of my fat phobic ways and I eat much differently now but I think I am finally past it. Thank you for making this video!

[@xg2513]

I really have to comment. I have cystic acne, and while there is a POSSIBILITY of a link between peanuts & walnuts encouraging higher androgen levels in women leading to acne, there’s NO definite answer or studies. I have found that walnuts really break me out, but other fats? No way. Avocado and chia do miracles for my skin. If anything, eating a high carb diet breaks me out. My point in commenting this is there’s no way they can just market this diet. Acne is so variable from person to person. What may break someone out may not break another person out. There is no definite one size fits all acne cure besides medicines. For instance organic oatmeal really debloats me and makes me satisfied and awake, but makes my friend bloated and sluggish. Foods interact differently with people. And I really agree that just cutting an entire macro from your diet is INSANE. that screams a health or hormone imbalance waiting to happen. All we can really do is just follow healthy diet guidelines, and if we really suspect a food is causing issues, like people with sulfur problems and broccoli, and cut that food out and just make sure you’re eating a replacement that’s just as healthy. I love your videos Unnatural Vegan!!! Thanks if you read this far in my comment.

[@GIZMOmcabr]

Exactly! A food journal is a good place to start! It's also good to see a doctor and be tested for food allergies. Plus, there's also environmental factors to take into consideration.

[@dj-fe4ck]

it's impossible to eat a zero fat diet. Only zero carb is possible.

[@NLR759]

But they didn't cut out fat completely. About 20% of the calories in oats come from naturally occuring fat. Also there is naturally occuring fat in rice, beans, and pretty much every vegetable. Look on cronometer .

[@kitea007]

It's about time someone made a video on this! My skin did clear up after cutting out dairy, but eating sugar and too much carbs breaks me out, I thrive on healthy fats!!

[@hayleyk0671]

Thank you for talking about this topic! I used to follow Nina and Randa years ago when the RT4 movement was at its peak, and back then going the "natural" route of clearing my acne only made it more severe, and worst of all caused me a great deal of depression :( It is pretty infuriating how people critique modern evidence-based medicine in order to sell their anecdotal ideas.

[@malloryjohnson1808]

👏🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼 Thank you for posting this video. I followed this diet for 2 months to the T. No cheating whatsoever. My face cleared up incredibly. However, 1.) my libido died and I felt like I had no emotions 2.) and a week after those 2 months (still following the diet) my face fiercely broke out underneath my chin and all over my neck. Acne under the chin for woman is mainly associated with hormonal imbalance. My body was screaming for more fat. I immediately started introducing a healthy daily portion of chia seeds, walnuts, and pumpkin seeds back into my diet. My acne completely cleared within 1-1/2 weeks, my libido and emotions came back. My face has been clear ever since. It’s been almost 6 months now. Healthy fat is GOOD. Completely eliminating or extremely lowering fat can be dangerous and detrimental for both women and men.

[@idkman2633]

The “hindering/delaying real treatment”-argument is so real. Acne tends to get dismissed by adults, but skin diseases can cause isolation, severe depression & anxiety. There really should be a campaign - not the garbage ‘feel good’ type, - but awareness & acceptance of the severity of such disease.

[@h.e.9104]

This video hit home for me and certainly gave me lots to think about. I'm currently in my fifth week on the Clear Skin Diet. And, yes, I am that desperate. I've been dealing with severe cystic acne for around 5 years now and I'm well out of my teenage years. (Yes, adult acne, it's a thing.) I've tried it all, all the topicals and all the oral medication that my GP, dermatologist and gynecologist prescribed. I've changed my skin care regime numerous times. I've changed my diet, quit dairy (and went vegan in the process), quit sugar, quit alcohol, quit caffeine and - now - quit oils and fats. And, no, I haven't seen any lasting results. I might just be one of those people who got their hopes up only to realize that they are one of the cases which were not mentioned in Nina and Randa's book. But you never know until you try it, right? So, yeah, I completely understand the appeal of this diet. This skin condition really gets to you. I know there are much worse illnesses out there, but acne has a way of chipping away at your self esteem and happiness that I would have never imagined. So many people suffer from this condition, not just physically but especially psychologically. It would have been a dream come true if this diet was the answer.

[@GIZMOmcabr]

Have you had your blood tested? Have you seen a nutritionist or professional who can evaluate your diet?

[@h.e.9104]

Yes, I had my blood work done three times this year in an attempt to eliminate any vitamin deficiencies or thyroid malfunction as a potential cause. I've also consulted a nutritionist.

[@GIZMOmcabr]

@@h.e.9104 I hope their advice helps! I went on birth control for a few years to cure my acne. I also went to a really good Esthetician. An esthetician that can do good extractions is a God send! I swear she never scarred my face, and I always had the clearest skin after seeing her! But - changing my diet, cutting out caffeine, and drinking more water, really did the most good. Wishing you the best, M

[@h.e.9104]

@@GIZMOmcabr Thank you for the suggestions and for sharing your experience with me. :) I hope it continues to work for you!

[@jacquelinecolette5018]

Same here with the topicals and medications. Nothing has helped my skin more than getting monthly facials. It sucks because I feel like I’ll have to go forever but it’s made the biggest difference for me to continuously go. Idk if that’s something you’ve tried.

[@connerjones9572]

I've been vegan for 2 years, and I tried Nina and Randa's diet for 8 months, then when I ate a whole foods diet with nuts, avocado, and oils. My skin cleared up dramatically, and is finally relatively clear.

[@Kimi95B]

You've got really good skin. I remember when you bought face products with salicylic acid, coz you had one pimple. One. Good video, thx!

[@alyfaye97]

I had horrible cystic acne throughout high school and I tried every prescription there was, including accutane. When I went vegan my senior year (I'm talking hardcore junkfood processed vegan) just doing that cleared it up quite a bit. After 5 years of trying different "styles" of a vegan diet, I've found the ratios don't matter as long as I avoid soy. For whatever reason my skin hates it and I break out 100% of the time after consuming it. Even if there is no science behind that, it's what keeps my skin clear. I went to esthetician school and they never mentioned fat as a cause for acne. Refined sugar, dairy and deep fried foods were the main focus. It is definitely different for everyone. These girls should do what works for them but stop spreading pseudo science, even if their intention is good. * Also * Accutane is a LAST step that dermatologists only recommend once you've exhausted EVERY other option. I don't see how a doctor even let them take accutane after only trying one other prescription treatment. It is an extremely harsh drug. My personal side effects were: Hair loss on my head, body and eyebrows/lashes, severely dry and cracked skin (specially my lips), nose bleeds, migraines, dizziness and stiff joints. I still deal with some of these 7 years later. That being said, it is still one of the most effective treatments on the market today.

[@meanpoutine7095]

Alyssa Spivey thanks for sharing! :) my sister had terrible cystic acne too and she tried everything, including going vegan for over a year, acutane, supplements, creams, chemical peels and the only thing that ended up helping was birth control. She now has really clear skin:)

[@alyfaye97]

@@meanpoutine7095 I'm so happy to hear that I wish her the best!

[@evelynbaron2004]

As a child, I had lots of allergies. Your specific allergy to soy makes perfect sense; once identified, carry on. Chef AJ, who drives me nuts but tries so hard, really is allergic to black pepper; peanuts is the ultimate one, of course. The last guy I liked was in his late '30s and really beat his affliction when he could not stop sneezing when sitting near a lavender plant chez moi. on a sadder note, my sis, prey to extremism we both got from our Da, went from PETA vegan to Paleo to total keto . Her husband loves her, and goes down the pub when he has to and eats fish and chips and mushy peas. She felt ok being vegan, and it was a Cause, nothing wrong with them, but roughly around the same time she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism, which our mum developed after giving birth she decided she was allergic to all legumes. Goodbye protein, hello grass-fed baby lambs. What is wrong with this picture? Nattered on too long, Alyssa Spivey, your post was right on point and I thank you for it..

[@rnisam92]

Alyssa thanks for sharing, do you still have joint issues today? Or did that stop after the medication ended?

[@mmmmmmolly]

that's interesting. soy does contain hormones so maybe it messes with your hormone levels. i was on accutane also and i didn't notice any side effects other than having dry lips. however my friend was on accutane and she didn't react well to it at all. there is no magic cure that is perfect for everyone whether it's a pill or food. (i know you commented a while ago, i just discovered this channel)

[@weirdomermaid]

I had severe cystic acne from age 10 to 22. It got a little bit better after I went dairy-free (I was already vegetarian) and then it seemed to get better with a vegan diet BUT it was still very painful and annoying. I did everything including various antibiotics and topical treatments through my dermatologist for over 6 years. I was too afraid to try accutane but I was fed up and decided to go that route. My cystic acne was cured by accutane which is basically mega doses of synthetic vitamin A over 6 months. I had to go in monthly for blood work and a check-up. My worst symptoms from it were dry skin and dry mouth/nose/eyes. It was a small price to pay though as I've now had clear skin without cystic acne for over a decade.

[@katelyngrabowski1205]

VeganMermaid are you using squalene oil ?

[@rayandaou9779]

Hello! Im on accutan right now. Im 72kg (almost 160pounds) taking 40mg a day for a few months now... dry skin, hair and lips dont bother me because i can handle them, but my eyes are very dry and drops arent enough! Did you feel the same about eyes? Did they go back to normal after finishing your treatment?

[@DAYSWITHABRIL]

I’m so glad you spoke on this. I’ve tried this low fat diet and it honestly just made my skin worse. It looked so dull and just not healthy. I feel like I lost a lot of weight as well and I really worry for these girls. No fat at all just seems so dangerous. I feel like healthy fats (avocado, almond butter) make my skin feel more soft and suple. I agree everyone is different but this is just a crazy way to live forever just to maintain your skin.

[@thecrazycrazycatlady2532]

So glad you talked about this. I had acne all my life. I tried all the meds and cosmetics the dermatologists gave me and nothing worked. So i read about dietary changes and tried it all (no milk (i actually went vegan), no gluten, no sugar, etc). And if i found their diet back then i definitely wouldve tried. People with acne tend to be so desperate to get rid of it that theyd try everything. I just learned that my acne specifically doesnt have anything to do with my diet. The only thing that helps is letting it get cleaned out in a skin treatment (dont know how its called in english)

[@9mler]

I had to cut way back on peanut butter because I realized that every time I reintroduced it back into my diet, I broke out like crazy. No need to do a massive overhaul on my diet. No huge intervention needed. Just eat less of that one food. Why do people have to take things to such extremes?

[@treefrog1018]

Trauma. Extremes are usually related to trauma.

[@JacobMichael]

These influencers need to stop abusing their influence to sell these destructive, naive, poorly researched diets to make money. It's so, so frustrating 😒 But really grateful that you use your role as an influencer to call these people out on their bullshit. Please keep doing this.

[@sarabeth641]

Your make up looks so good today!

[@evelynbaron2004]

hate getting personal but our speaker of wisdom looks mighty fine. Always does. Means you can be good looking, wear glasses and be super smart AT THE SAME TIME. Hurrah!!! (That was my Bertie Wooster imitation). :)

[@phoebesulistio6830]

Ohhh no... Haven't watched the whole video yet but very low fat foods to teenagers? Not healthy sounding at all... Those poor kids, I hope they get guidance from their schools or parents about this stuff

[@luluvanhoagland5348]

In terms of skincare and food the basic idea is sugar is bad because it hardens collagen and dairy shouldn't be eaten by people with cystic. Aside from that (and that acne and other skin issues can be caused by vitamin defeciences aka the possible link between low vitamin e and kiratosis pilaris) licensed skincare professionals arent even supposed to make dietary suggestions unless that is also their field of study. To suggest one diet will fix skin issues in everyone is dangerous and irresponsible.

[@sophierouge4246]

I’ve had keritosis pilaris on my arms since as far as I can remember into my childhood, is there a chance I don’t get enough vitamin E or could it be genetic? I don’t shy away from fats or anything, sources of vitamin E

[@luluvanhoagland5348]

@@sophierouge4246 as far as my understanding, there is no one thing that for sure causes it BUT some people do find topical vitamin e to be helpful and some people who have it have diets low on vitamin e. Its a link but not a concrete one. Anyone who says theres one way to cure it is incorrect.

[@Starry_Night_Sky7455]

There's food intolerance issues, yep, that one should be mentioned. It's an autoimmune thing.

[@aliciaeberle7501]

For me dairy is no problem, but sugar is the cause for my acne and I have to cut it so yeah :/

[@lilcrabbybabby]

Brian also says he took accutane for a VERY long time and thats what finally allowed him to clear his acne. His diet helped, but accutane is what did it for him

[@carmeneulberg4372]

I work with a doctor who has been studying the gut-skin connection for years, and he’s found that diet really does affect your skin health although it’s different for everyone. If your gut bacteria are out of balance (too much bad bacteria) it can trigger acne on your face. Certain foods can throw the gut bacteria out of balance, often dairy, excess sugar, or processed foods.

[@Wccc249]

As someone with adult cystic acne, high carb low fat vegan does not necessarily fix the issue. It made mine much worse. I'm finally acne free, but not due to their type of veganism.

[@evelynbaron2004]

My ex had pitted skin, which given our culture is ok for a guy, but as far as I know he never consulted anyone about it. He lived with a vegan, I never tried to change him, but he never asked about treatment either. So well done you!!

[@kaysifischer9399]

So what did u do to heal your skin then?

[@andheartts]

Eating high carb low fat made your acne worse?

[@sacmakiz]

Tarte Knockout acid exfoliant do wonders on regulating skin ph. Whatever you do, just add that to your daily routine. You'll be amazed with the results, seriously!

[@Wccc249]

@@kaysifischer9399 After a bunch of research, I realized that all my acne was cause by digestion issues, specifically dysfunction with my pancreas. I've been taking LongLife Energy Enzymes from Forbidden Doctor for over a year and it has completely cured my skin issues; I'm able to finally gain weight as well. Acne was a roller coaster for me, almost was prescribed accutane; every is different, and happy I finally figured out what worked for me!

[@plainlyjane6540]

Omega 6 dominant foods like peanuts reliably cause zits for me. The problem isnt fat, it's omega 6. Unfortunately they are avoiding stuff like flax seed - which literally FIGHTS acne - because they are vegans eating omega 6 dominant diets and sensitive to acne. CRINGE fail. Most vegan fats will trigger acne, because most vegan fats are omega 6 dominant, but not all. I would avoid peanuts if sensitive to acne, but like, if you add a little flax to the food you will balance the ratio and zits should not occur. MANY times test this. Eat peanuts, get zits. Eat flax, if i have zits, they diminish. What i do is choose low omega 6 nuts like almonds, macadamia nuts, pecans, pumpkin seeds - nuts that either have very little omega 6 absolutely, OR have a not too bad ratio of omega 6:3. Then, i make flax / pumpkin cinnamon crackers and eat a few of those per day. Success. No more zits. Peanuts i just avoid, literal zit fuel for me, i think just cuz its so high in omega 6 in absolute grams *and* almost no omega 3. You know ANOTHER major contributor to acne is INSULIN, and if you are sensitive to hyperinsulinemic hormone acne, this diet is going to DESTROY your face. The keys to fixing acne are 1) Eliminate low quality dairy (cream, lower carb and higher quality grass milk dairy is less problematic) 2) FIX your omega 6:3 balance, this is what ruins vegans 3) LOWER insulin, hormone acne is exacerbated by insulin - this also ruins vegans 4) Dont overload b12 (can worsen acne) and take zinc tablets DO this, clear skin.

[@plainlyjane6540]

Its sad these dumb vegans are starving themselves because they cant figure out fixing omega 3:6 balance is the real problem, not fat in general. Monosaturated fats with very little omega 6 like macadamia nuts will be totally benign. The only reason diet results are poor is most people dont understand the dietary correlates that trigger acne: 1) Omega 6 dominance 2) INSULIN 3) DAIRY being the 3 major ones, with #1 and #2 being big players for vegans.

[@stephaniehernandez1610]

I like your approach. I’ll take this into account! Thank you

[@madelinefleming9048]

not sure how I haven’t seen this, but I just stumbled on their “ clear skin diet” today and I immediately fell for it. I’m a teenager who has acne and for some reason I thought to try their diet. so glad I found this video on the contrary !!

[@ewak5725]

I love your videos. Good there is someone to call out bullshit like that

[@evelynbaron2004]

I miss my own polish Canadian mom more than I can ever say ... actually as a displaced jew in Berlin during WWII, it is a miracle she ever got to be my polish Canadian mom. What I learned about loss is that the pain of absence fades, but never your love and your memories. Eva and my father, Zigo, were big time foodies in the earthy sense of the word. Nouvelle cuisine was a supernatural concept to them. Long may you pop up and leave brilliant posts like the one above!!

[@michaelaelizabethx]

Accutane changed my life. It improved my depression dramatically as it cleared up my skin completely. 4 years on, I’ve still got great skin and I’m so glad I took it. Before I took it though, I was deep into rt4 and I did try this diet. It did not work, obviously. Thanks for this video

[@4themotherload]

I am not vegan - I have a thirteen year old who was having bad Acne. We as parents looked at what he was eating and his hygiene. We stopped giving him "crap"; he does eat animal/plant based - but no more fast food or refined sugars. When he is hungry, fruit and vegetables are at the ready along with cheeses and yogurts high in protein and there has been a improvement; and now he understands and thinks about what it is he is about to eat. If he is thinking of eating something "bad" he stops and thinks. Plant based or animal based diets, you have to stop and think what have you eaten and what you are about to eat. We need to talk about the "sugar based people" We have so many choices and as a individual we have to make the choice that's right for us and following a fad can be harmful for girl or boy!

[@avivamae5171]

Hey, recently the prescription drug for the treatment of acne called Adapaline (brand name is Differin) became available over the counter at the pharmacy, target, Walmart, CVS etc. It is the most mild retinoid of the bunch and while It's extremely mild it is still very effective and safe. The side effects are mild dryness and possibly tight feeling skin but many people have no side effects at all. KZbin dermatologist Dr. Dray has a ton of great info for parents of teens with acne. I highly suggest you check out her channel and she will also explain how to use Differin and why it's so important to treat acne early (scaring and it's bad for teens self-esteem as I'm sure you already know). Good luck with your kiddo! :):) Also this medication is approximately $15 and you use only a pea sized drop for application so it will last a month or more. Cheers!! :):)

[@cyssoK]

Even non vegans do not deny the studies that show the correlation between dairy and acne. While you do not need to obsess about eating a plant based diet, avoiding dairy for acne is a good idea.

[@nicoleacosta4100]

Also, on the topic of Brian, as a regular viewer of his videos, Accutane DID work for him, he did cleared his acne with it, after the two years of medication he started having new pimples so he decided to make a lifestyle change. Also he eats a healthy amount of fat (from his FDOE videos).

[@jackedjackson8007]

Nicole Acosta You’re correct with everything you said.... He most likely got paid to endorse their diet.

[@Fi2iZ]

For me it was the exact opposite: My acne cleared up when I started to incorporate more healthy whole food fats into my vegan diet 🌱

[@francisco5057]

FINALLY! SOMEONE SPOKE UP!

[@kaleandcupcake]

This is so frustrating for me too. I’ve dealt with bad acne my entire life. Bad “normal” acne on my face, cystic acne on my back, shoulders, and chest and I also have a chronic skin condition called hidradenitis suppurativa. I was a “health nut” from age 15 on, eating more healthy foods than anyone around me, and the ONLY thing that completely cleared all my acne was Accutane. I had to stop taking it because I believe there was a limit on how many times you could and I think it was also hard long-term on the liver or kidneys-can’t remember for sure. In college, I jumped on the super low fat vegan bandwagon and I did see an improvement in my acne. I also took an antibiotic briefly and was on birth control for some of the time. I also lost my period for a while (could have easily been other factors though, as dieting also triggers binge eating for me) and had to eat constantly to be satisfied. This is also the time when I developed my chronic skin condition. When I started a full-time job after college and had a lot of stress, I got breakouts again even though I was still eating my low fat vegan diet. A few years ago, I dropped all the crazy diets (staying an ethical vegan) and just focused on balance and enjoyment, emphasizing whole foods, and today my face is completely clear but my body acne is a toss up, sometimes really bad, sometimes okay, although very little cystic acne. Still have my chronic condition, but it’s very manageable despite scaring. And none of the traditional topical acne treatments ever worked for me. I tried so hard! All this to say, acne is a super complex, frustrating and sometimes debilitating condition that is often a huge mystery. Someone claiming to have the cure-all answer is taking advantage of people who are desperate, whether they realize it or not, and that’s not okay.

[@GIZMOmcabr]

Is the body acne itchy? I had this condition for a while where I would break out in rashes on my face and chest and it was incredibly itchy. It looked like acne, but was actually an autoimmune response. It would happen completely randomly... Then suddenly stopped after I had surgery for something unrelated. If it itches, it could be something other than acne.

[@kaleandcupcake]

@@GIZMOmcabr Hmm, yeah mine isn't itchy and it presents just like acne you see on the face. That's interesting about yours, though! I'm glad it stopped happening for you!

[@monikmarcinkiewicz816]

Wow! can't believe i was featured on your video! I've been a fan and watching you since I began my vegan journey( I was the first photo shown). I do agree with you on many things in this video, especially to say that eating no fat is the only way to clear the skin. As for me, I had terrible acne growing up and nothing ever seemed to work, even after I went vegan. This pilot study saved my skin and overall health. I did eat this way for the first few months until my acne cleared. I still do eat a balanced diet and include fats because they do encourage to add fats and other foods back into your diet to see test if it triggers your skin. (which you have forgot to mention in your video) and i did not see many changes in my skin. It still is clear. However, If I eat too much oil I of course will break out., I still stand strongly behind the teachings of this book by eating a starch based diet as these are anti-inflammatory foods, and do encourage people to try it out because it changed my skin forever. But of course, having some fat everyday won't do much harm and shouldn't be excluded from your diet

[@oliebee4138]

I cured my acne with this method!! It worked for me. I no longer eat this way because I’ve grown out of my skin problems, but I still recommend it.

[@zariaskoll7735]

Yea I had no acne when I ate low fat to oh but I was also going through an eating disorder

[@xandermin]

My friend's mom is a dermatologist & she told us that in her experience (20+ years) the most effective way to clear severe cystic acne is acutane & reducing dairy intake. I've luckily never had personal experience with cystic acne, but my sister had it & it was so bad, she refused to leave the house without a full face of makeup. Acutane helped so much, she was on it for like 14 months & I think it prevented a lot of scarring.

[@markgajic9455]

8:27 "eaat and enjoy" this made me cringe that's not a motto...

[@pinkfreak0105]

I tried this diet to clear my skin. To be clear, I had already been began for a year and a half, but not low fat vegan. I got incredibly sick, never felt satiated, and my cystic acne actually got worse. I stopped after two weeks and two days after adding fats back into my diet I was back to normal. I have since done two rounds of accutane and my skin is clear. High glycemic foods in large amounts and alcohol can trigger breakouts, but otherwise my diet has no effect on my skin.

[@katerinamudrova7928]

I was on a diet like this for my acne. I ended up severly underweight, terrified to eat anything from bread and oils to salt and spices. Zero effect on my acne. Then I went on accutane, low dose for a whole year, and it cleaned my acne completely. I've already suffered from anxiety and depression before I started taking it and felt zero effect on my mental health while taking it or afterwards. The only side effects I had were dry skin and chapped lips.

[@rvoloshchukify]

OK, I have my own two cents to add to this. I have struggled with skin issues in the past because my skin is sensitive to shit foods, and have changed the way I eat almost solely because of that. You know what diet has given me the clearest skin (literally not a single pimple, no matter if I'm on my period or not) without also making me hate everything and giving me amennorhea as well? A high fat no sugar (almost) plant-based diet. I'll be reintroducing carbs soon, cause I love them, but holy shit, nuts, flax seeds, olive/coconut oil, and vegetables (and a boatload of salt/Lite salt) made me look exactly like I wanted to for years, and for that I'm eternally grateful. I always knew dairy made it worse, but beyond that I really had no idea what would cause my occasional (very small and tolerable) breakouts. I saw Nina and Randa's video, and since then tried that low-fat diet, and guess what? It didn't work at all. First of all, when I eat low-fat, my skin really isn't the best - still breaks out. And second of all, it has caused me to lose my period for months on end (I am skinnier now than I was then, and yet I still get my periods), which is a terrible thing, no matter what Freelee says. So THANK YOU, Unnatural Vegan, for being the voice of reason here - your work is MUCH needed and appreciated!

[@laurastutt3442]

Probably the only youtuber whose videos I watch religiously. Much love x

[@FrivolousGirl]

I tried Nina & Randas diet and if anything, it made things worse. After further research, I’ve concluded that they’re some kind of abnormality. Most women’s acne is hormonal, meaning fat is essential. I was drawn to the low fat vegan movement because of my deep desire to cure my acne, 5 years later, after taking the help of another quackery, I find out that fats been the key this whole time. I wish I knew everything I know now sooner, would’ve probably spared me from a bunch of acne scars. Why didn’t I try Accutane? Well, I have. 3 times. First two times the cystic acne came back within 2 years. Last time it barely got to six months. My dermatologist was like “this usually happens around this time, let’s try again” Most doctors won’t admit that the drug fails more than 1/10, until it actually fails you. I’ve also been on antibiotics 4 times, caused me digestive problems (like not being able to digest fats) and even more aggressive type of acne because no doctor told me to take probiotics too. I understand that it’s probably best to take Accutane as soon as possible. All three times my skin healed through with minimal scarring. But it also takes away your knowledge of what’s actually causing your acne and how to prevent it. If I had gone a fourth time, I would’ve probably never found the cure. Today, after several modifications to my diet and supplements, I finally have somewhat of a clear skin with that occasional but not too horrible blemish during that time of the month. I’m fine with that. Better than having 3 pop up every day. I will say this, it’s a miracle that I’m still vegan. Because if there’s anything vegans won’t foresee coming, is the low carb/paleo community stealing people from becoming vegan, as one of the most effective diets for hormonal acne is one high in fats, high doses of vitamin A from things like cod liver oil and butter, taking fish oil supplements, and statements like “your hormones needs cholesterol” and “45% of people can’t convert beta carotene into retinol” and so forth. I’m telling you, if there’s anything made to doubt veganism and steal people from us it’s this. I’ve come across several cases of vegans having hormonal acne, searching for help, and ending up adding meat back into their diet. Not to mention several anemic vegans who instead of turning to a doctor and taking iron supplements gone back to eating meat. It’s so sad. Thank God I just don’t like meat and will do anything to avoid having to consume it. PS For some reason I always get the most anti-vegan commercials on your videos. Like this time I get from a sausage company 😂

[@myweakness1883]

I'm glad you did this video (though their dad is most likely gonna go after you, be prepared xD). I came across their channel around 3 years ago when I was a beginner to veganism, and a teen. I followed their recommendations and I ate just carbs (and beans) in a desperate attempt to clear up my skin (I don't know if it was specifically cystic acne, but I had a lot of painful pimples, mostly on my cheeks). Guess what: the acne didn't disappear (it got worse), and I also got really dry skin and brittle nails. Not to mention I started bingeing because I was never satisfied despite eating huge portions. I stayed vegan though, but it took a while to convince myself that fats aren't gonna make my acne flare up. Thanks God I did that- after incorporating pumpkin seeds, hemp seeds and avocados (I started eating them every day), my acne started healing. Now my skin is clear, I only get 1-2 pimples around my period. Don't be afraid of fat, guys!

[@AndrewFeinberg1]

I finally got rid of my acne by cutting out dairy products completely, but that's purely anecdotal. Everyone's case is going to be different.

[@emilycampbell4909]

It's really interesting to me because I would put money on the fact that it's a more of a food rather than fat. I can't eat a lot of dairy otherwise I have massive cystic pimples and a breakout the next day. Hey almond and oat milk, fortified of course, are pretty delicious. It's an individual case by case basis. I stopped drinking milk, helps the cows and my skin. The best thing to do would be do eliminate one fatty food at a time and see what breaks them out and what doesn't. Then go from there and adjust their diet.

[@JennRighter]

Purely anecdotally and therefore with no actual evidence, I will say: My boyfriend went vegan shortly after we began dating. He had suffered from SEVERE skin issues, described as both excema and seborrhoeic dermatitis his entire life. Prior to going vegan, he began by giving up dairy. He claimed a miracle, lol, for the first time in his life his skin was clear. He went vegan shortly after and has not suffered from the lifelong ailment for over 4 years now. My lifelong friend had sudden acne and overall skin problems when she was about 32. Out of desperation, she eliminated dairy and after 6 weeks her skin was clear (after almost a year of suffering). My anecdote here is, from what I've seen, is that dairy elimination can play a huge role in clearing skin ailments. But I'm basing this purely on being a witness personally, with nothing scientific to back me up.

[@carrielovesfashion]

A low fat vegan diet actually made me sick and my body did not like it. I eat a high fat vegan diet now and I feel much better.

[@edenmoore6421]

My skin is great (not trying to flex it hasn’t always been) and I’m a straight up junk food vegan who eats plenty of fat. The only thing in my diet that may have changed my acne was cutting out meat but even then idk. It’s so different for so many people I can’t even imagine going on such an intense diet right off the bat

[@dianasworld3015]

You look INCREDIBLE in this vid. Makeup on point!

[@ashleyparisio9579]

Me: Cystic acne, two treatments of Accutane that were a success for 2 years as a teen. Acne came back, I used oil-free products on my face, didn't work. Today, I eat a LOT of fat (I am vegan), and oil cleanse. I haven't had a cystic acne spot in forever. These poor girls seem so sheltered, ugh..

[@chamonixb5132]

I used to eat like this for about a year or so right after I went vegan from a vegetarian diet. Honestly it was awful. My skin was so dry it peeled and the back of my hands cracked and bled. No amount of moisturizer would help, I craved peanut butter all of the time, and never felt satisfied no matter how much food I consumed. Promoting a fat-phobic diet is SO dangerous to anyone and I'm so glad that I finally decided that it wasn't working for me. Now that I eat a balanced vegan diet I feel satisfied and my skin is amazing! I definitely think that it was the animal products (mostly dairy) that was making me break out, not the healthy vegan fats.

[@christinacole7019]

I'm in my mid-30s and have had acne since I was 13. I've tried many, many acne products and treatments -- both prescription and over-the-counter -- but nothing worked as well for me as the Clear Skin Diet. I find that I can eat small amounts of nuts or natural nut butters and not have any problems, but dairy and processed oils are triggers for me. It's satisfying to be able to clear my acne simply by watching what I eat. For that, I have Nina and Randa to thank! I don't think there's anything wrong with them promoting this diet -- it's safer than Accutane and it does work for some people.

[@gufo87]

Thank you for this video. I had acne for 15 years and a vegan diet did not change anything. The only thing that helped were medicines given to me by my dermatologist. I was very frustrated hearing all vegans telling me that they glow now… well great for them. I just wished that vegan sites wouldn’t promote veganism as the universal cure for everything.

[@ccrobohn]

Careful their dad is gonna come for you now lol! I remember when essena and TVC commented on them and got a long response from vegsource

[@dianaelisa9261]

It’s odd that they are so anti fat that they are even against topical application of oils when most dermatologists agree that oils can be a very beneficial addition to a skincare routine even for oily or acne prone skin types.

[@michmonty95]

Not to mention the obvious, that they are attributing all changes in their skin to diet and failing to control for a multiplicity of confounding factors, hormonal fluctuations being the most likely.

[@EB-yl1pu]

I can truly say that it breaks me out too and their advice works. Whether or not it’s healthy is another thing.

[@rhythmictiger]

Lost me at no avocado. How do they millennial 😱 (Lol)

[@valeriestree7005]

You should make a video on Chef AJ! She's even worse about the low-fat thing and no processed foods in general. It's pretty crazy...

[@redizrad]

Chef AJs plan is geared towards food addicts.

[@evelynbaron2004]

Not to go foxhunting after Chef AJ, yes, she was the first high profile person who swallowed the koolaid, drives me nuts; when I think of loonies she immediately comes to mind; a very early forming dowagers hump which possibly speaks to lack of calcium; I am not a doctor. She is sycophantic whenever one of her gurus appears on her vlog ... But she means well. Pick targets who are not so desperately human and fundamentally decent. And there are lots of self--important people out there. But I get your point.

[@tomjones2157]

@@evelynbaron2004 I believe early dowagers hump is a sign of pre-diabetes according to a doctor I heard. Several of my friends who got diabetes type II got the hump before the disease needed insulin.

[@valeriestree7005]

@@evelynbaron2004 she might mean well and I don't mean to bash people for pure entertainment but her advice is very misleading and tend to make people orthorexic (I also used to lean towards that mindset so unfortunately I know) and I think someone should speak up about it. That's all.

[@evelynbaron2004]

fair enough! Unnatural vegan is all about evidence-based, leave personalities out of it, science. You made a really good point.@@valeriestree7005

[@mmmarite]

But Brian did get help from Accutane. His skin was already pretty clear when he went vegan. His skin har gotten even better since then, but to say that Accutane did not help him, would be wrong.

[@amethyrosemary8296]

I always wondered why you didnt have a video about them. There are a lot of hclf youtubers and most recommend no oil and lots of fruit and grains but their diet always was the most extreme to me with no Avocado, no nuts and seeds and no soy...they have the same 3 meals every single day wich is kind of impressive but also sad and maybe not the best example

[@Psychwriteify]

An effective clear skin diet that you don't have to buy a book to understand: look up the recommended amount of sugar intake, generally do your best to only eat that amount. Because real life and sneaky added sugars are things you will fall short, but where you end up is better than where you were and in the process you will in all likelihood of get much clearer skin.

[@SarahQuinnandFranklin]

I was so intrigued by this book since I have acne even though I’m vegan, yet I am already skinny and I felt like this diet would make me go underweight within days

[@niko1oskad]

i was on accutane a few years ago to treat my cystic acne and it completely destroyed my mental health and cognitive functions, and my ability to see in the dark (lol)! but despite all of that it was only 4 months of treatment and it really bloody works, and the worst of my mental health problems caused by accutane all stopped pretty much as soon as i it was out of my system

[@GIZMOmcabr]

I had an adverse reaction to a drug that had similar affects. Here's what helps the brain heal: Vitamin C Vitamin A Vitamin E Omega 3 fatty acids (fish) Blueberries Salmon Coconuts Water Reducing stress Rest Meditation Exercise Wishing you the best 😊

[@ashleyhappenstotravel]

My acne is caused mostly by contact or reactions. I used to sleep on my hands and I would have acne in that area the next morning. Maybe it was the oils on my hand or who knows. But I eventually trained myself to sleep with my hands under my pillow and not under my face and I stopped getting overnight breakouts. I also get bad rash like breakouts when I wear makeup and I’m out in the sun for more than 30ish minutes. My face doesn’t like how the sun affects my foundation. I still get breakouts here and there, but avoiding these factors really helped.

[@deathlyhallows8495]

Also when you eat this kind of low fat-diet it doesn’t only affect your physical state but it is amuch higher risk of getting an eating disorder too (coming from someone who has one). It is very risky to deprive yourself of an entire foodgroup, whether that is fat, carbs or protein.

[@slogurtyogurt]

When I was 14 I became vegan. Vegan for the animals, but also for my skin. So I became a high carb low fat vegan. Or at least a vegan that tried very hard to follow this diet. This was at the time in KZbin when HCLF vegans were all over and I saw several videos praising eating low fat as a cure for acne. As a young teen with incredibly bad acne I thought this was what I needed to do to fix it. As I tried to implement this extremely restrictive diet into my life, I was absolutely miserable. Because naturally, I craved fats. And before becoming vegan, I had never ever had to look at food labels and say “that’s too much fat, can’t eat it.” I was SCARED to eat avocado, nuts. I ate copious amounts of apples and rice and was always bloated. But I wanted to clear my skin so so bad and thought this was the only way. The kind of messages Nina and Rando send, though it may or may have good intentions, is incredibly harmful to teens and I wish I saw this video 4 years ago before I put myself through that terrible experience. Nowadays, I don’t restrict my diet. I could be a hell of a lot healthier for sure, but I have found that restricting myself food-wise has had bad implications on my mental health and that’s simply not worth it for me. Not to mention my skin got much better once I stopped this ultra-restrictive diet. I had no idea that these girls were still promoting this diet. I hope young teens can see your video before they go through what I had to go through.

[@GIZMOmcabr]

So, are you still Vegan? Or did you go back to Omnivore?

[@slogurtyogurt]

@@GIZMOmcabr oh hell yea!!! Just vegan for the animals now :)

[@GIZMOmcabr]

@@slogurtyogurt Best of luck to you 😉👍 I'm not currently Vegan, but I support ethical Vegans.

[@greenbirdie1212]

i’m not vegan or vegetarian nor do i plan to become one, but your videos are so easy to get lot in! i regularly binge your videos because your content is so interesting and informative!

[@sharaassad8995]

I’ve been vegan since I was 14/15 and this is when the HCLF and Fully Raw/Raw till 4 was at its peak, I listened to influencers like Freelee, Durianrider, Fully Raw Kristina and Nina and Randa alike. I dropped weight drastically and went from 120 pounds to 100 pounds within a few months due to the extremely restrictive nature of the diet, eating 5% fat is insane and I additionally lost my period for 4 months during that time ! It’s extremely reckless that to this day they’re still spouting extremely generalised anecdotal evidence when it’s pivotal for the demographic that looks up to Nina and Randa (primarily young teen girls) to include healthy fats in their diet. I’m 19 now and my outlook is that if it’s vegan I’ll eat it, I try to stick to whole foods but I hate when vegans put an extra unnecessary and detrimental restriction on their diets.