Best Superfoods For Clearer Skin!

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Acne problems are quite debilitating to the sufferer. Although we all suffer from this at some point in our life, break-outs shouldn’t be ignored. Although it can vary from a mild to severe condition there is a possibility that your skin can develop stubborn scars on the face or other parts of the body even with a mild break-out. It’s not a god idea to leave this condition untreated when there are many home remedies available. However, if you have a serious case of acne, you might want to consider consulting a doctor and request something stronger.

One of the most effective ways to manage bad skin is to concentrate on your diet to include as many ‘super foods’ as possible. Super foods, whatever that means, really, are great at harmonizing the hormones, which go through imbalances during puberty and menopause and help combat changes in skin that may produce outbreaks of acne. Let’s us explore a few remedies:

Carrots for Preventing Acne

This vegetable can be a great source of beta carotene which can be converted into vitamin A easily. As the main precursor of acne problems is excess sebum production, vitamin A can help you with this as this vitamin controls sebum production easily. Again, if you can have this vegetable in a salad, even better, as it has a strong detoxifying ability that can boost the immune system and cleanse the body.

Romaine Lettuce for Controlling Blood Sugar

As we mentioned earlier, food that counteracts the effect of acne triggering factors are important in your diet. Romaine lettuce is a great source of chromium which is good at stabilizing the level of glucose in your blood. Excess blood sugar encourages the sebaceous gland to produce lots of sebum. So having this vegetable feature in your diet can really make a difference to problem skin.

Oats

Eating oats can also be good for minimising Sebum Production because oats supply a large amount of zinc to your body. You need zinc for protein synthesis and production of collagen and to help beta carotene convert into vitamin A, you need zinc.

Can Green Tea Reduce Acne?

The answer is yes but it is not a one day process and works gradually over time. The polyphenols in the green tea are rich in antioxidants and can contribute to healthy skin. It will remove toxin from your system and control the effects of environment influences.

Eat Fatty Fishes for a boost of Omega 3

Fatty acids are great for your overall skin health. The fatty acids can help you reduce skin inflammation which is quite a common skin condition in young men and women. Eat fish like salmon, mackerel and sardines to help fight skin blemishes.

Red Grapes

This is good if you want a natural cure for your acne problem. Red grapes are rich in antioxidants. Experts say a small ounce of red grape wine every day can help you get rid of skin problems like eczema and other skin inflammatory conditions but obviously too much will cause other problems so take it easy!

Sweet Potatoes

Sweet potatoes are a great source for vital skin rejuvenating nutrition. It’s often regarded as a staple in an anti acne diet by the experts.

Selenium For Acne Prone Skin

Selenium can be found in salmon, tuna, garlic, egg, brown rice and wheat in greater quantity and is an important mineral when combatting skin conditions. The antioxidant effect of the mineral is really good for protecting the skin from the effect of free radicals.

Blueberries

Researchers have found that blueberries are very effective for treating acne vulgaris, which is a severe grade of acne. In addition, you’ll get lots of antioxidants from this fruit.

You Can’t Ignore Water!

As you know, water removes excess toxins from your body. It also helps to hydrate your skin at the same time. You need to drink lots of water to keep your body clean, minimize the effect of toxin on the skin and maintain the natural moisture level. Seriously, this is the most important contributor to your overall health- ask any celebrity about their flawless skin and they will say plenty of water (and excessive amounts of money but there’ll be a different post about that some time). Women should try to drink 70 oz a day, while men should aim for 100 oz a day. Don’t worry if you have trouble adjusting your habits from one day to the next, every glass matters!