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Foods To Reduce Acne
Ever wonder why some people get acne and others don't? Numerous studies say that it has to do with hygiene, the product you use on your face and the food you eat. According to health and skin experts, our diet has direct impact in state of mind, body and skin health. Acne may not be avoidable but there are various vitamins, minerals and foods that can reduce acne.
It is a common knowledge that in order to avoid severe acne people should stay away from eating fatty and oily food. By having less oil in our diet will help significantly in reducing acne and acne-like skin inflammations. Food rich in Vitamin A and beta-carotene are found to reduce sebum secretion that causes acne. Vitamin A rich foods are found in dark green vegetables, liver, milk, carrots, spinach, broccoli, eggs and cheeses.
Beta-carotene which is found in fruits such as oranges, mango and papaya, peaches and root crops such as carrots and sweet potatoes lowers the likelihood of oil accumulation on the face. It is good to note that these beta-carotene foods are transformed into vitamin A by the body that prevents cells and tissue breakdowns. Dermatologists have reported that the level of Vitamin A in the blood system drastically lower severe acne sufferings.
Having sufficient amounts of Vitamin B also helps in the maintenance of skin health. Studies show that women taking B6 and B3 (Niacin) supplements greatly reduce acne associated with the menstrual cycle. Foods that help reduce acne are mostly nuts like peanuts, walnuts, fresh chestnuts and hazelnuts. Including fruits like avocados, bananas and dried figs as well as wheat products in your diet assist in nutrient loss during this period. Meat products such as veal and beef steaks and light meat like chicken and dairy products, fish are all rich in Vitamin B6 and B3.
Vitamin C food groups also help reduce the presence of acne. Most fruits have Vitamin C that is rich in antioxidants. Vegetables like broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and bell peppers are also rich in Vitamin C that boost the body's immune system and help reduce acne. Like Vitamin C, Vitamin E also removes free radicals from our system and helps in preventing acne.
While fatty and oily food triggers acne, there are essential fatty acids that our body requires. Omega-3 also called vitamin F2 and Omega-6 helps in protecting hormonal imbalances that also causes acne in most people. There are many other foods and supplements that help prevent or reduce acne but it is always wise to do process of elimination in your food diet. To ascertain what groups of food that your body system can tolerate and what can give you optimum nutrition can significantly reduce acne problems.
