Are there steps I can take to avoid acne breakouts around my periods?

Yet again, hormones are the culprit: acne is due to an imbalance of hormones. Avoid sugar, white flour, chocolate, and greasy foods like the plague. Stick to lots of fresh fruits and veggies, lean protein, and drink a minimum of eight glasses of water a day. Eat foods containing Omega 3 oils such as salmon, spinach, and mustard greens. They act as natural anti-inflammatories, and we all know that nothing is quite as inflammatory as a biblical plague of pimples. You can also take 2 grams (2 caps) of Super EPA daily. As acne is often related to stressed adrenal glands, check out the question above about feeling tired during PMS for more helpful hints. And don't squeeze or pick!