According to Ayurveda, there are three fundamental doshas: Vata, Pitta, and Kapha, and good health is considered to be a perfect state of balance between these three doshas. Acne is said to be an aggravation of pitta dosha, which acts under the skin and leads to heated toxins, further breaking out as acne. To keep acne at bay, one should adopt a pitta-pacifying diet. Those who see frequent outbreaks of acne should avoid spicy and fermented foods. Heavily fried and sour foods should are also best avoided.