Why does my skin clear up when I'm sick?

Question

I've had the flu all weekend and have been resting in bed.

Today I noticed my skin looks glowing and is clear of any blemishes.

I've also noticed this before whenever I have been really sick.

Does being sick get rid of acne or is it all the sleeping? I've also been drinking a lot of green tea, I don't know if that has any effect..

Answer 1

I can think of 3 possibilities. One, you have a sensitivity to makeup (that you didn't use while sick). Two, the sickness reduced the production of testosterone (which is a big factor in blemishes). Three, while sick you didn't touch your face with your hands much as the germs on hands really aggravates acne.

Answer 2

I'm guessing its all of the sleeping and maybe some green tea.

not enough sleep > stress > acne

increased inflammation, main cause behind acne, is caused by lack of sleep.

the antioxidants of green tea can help with acne too. :]

so to keep up with no acne, keep drinking the green tea and getting adequate sleep :]