I started IF again about 3 weeks ago. I have been trying to stick to the 16:8 schedule but sometimes my eating window fluctuates. I fast for a minimum of 16 hours per day though. Anyway, I had literally the WORST acne flare up once I started this. My entire face had actives spread everywhere including deep cysts. I have struggled with acne for a long time on and off but I honestly don’t think I’ve ever had a purge like this one. I didn’t change any of my skin care routine so I was assuming it was triggered from the IF? I also had a massive eczema flare up which I haven’t had in years. All of it is (knock on wood) starting to calm down now. So, jw if anyone has experienced something similar and if IF helped improve the skin issues?
My acne is doing pretty well on IF but getting super dry. Hard to tell what’s IF and what’s the seasonal change, as my skin changes summer > winter, but I have had issues getting enough hydration while fasting so probably contributing.