Skin care: 5 foods that naturally heal stubborn acne

By: Pooja Tyagi |
May 1, 2017 11:07 pm

It’s not about the skin care products that give you amazing skin. Your face skin is also a reflection of the foods you eat. Certainly, how glowing or dull your skin depends on your diet. More than 90 studies published in over 30 of the top peer-reviewed scientific journals have claimed that acne and diet are related to each other. All these studies suggest what we eat has a powerful effect on our skin, and there are some foods that help prevent acne too.

Spinach: Rich in chlorophyll, spinach can be defined as an anti-acne food. According to experts, eating this vegetable can enrich your gut bacteria and also heal leaky gut syndrome. It contains lactobacillus reuteri, which suppresses the inflammatory bacterial strain.

Fish and flaxseed: Inflammation is a major contributor to acne and these foods contain omega-3 fatty and omega-6 fatty acids, which tame inflammation and improve acne breakouts. Other sources of these anti-inflammatory acids are walnuts.

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Sweet potatoes: Beta-carotene content in this food is what provides protection to your skin from acne. Beta-Carotene is one of the two forms of vitamin A. According to a study by the Clinical Journal of Experimental Dermatology published in May 2006, having low levels of vitamin A may play role in developing and aggravating acne. Other foods rich in Beta-carotene are carrots, cantaloupe, and bell peppers, consuming all of them can get you a healthy skin.

Dark Cocoa: Dark cocoa is actually a wonderful anti-acne agent as it fights against acid in the body that leads to breakouts and it also enhances the blood flow in your skin. Moreover, the alkalinity helps you to fight inflammation.

Spirulina: Spirulina contains omega 3 and 6 fatty acids. Thus, it works wonders for your skin. Moreover, it is one of the top sources of chlorophyll on the planet, which helps reduce acne, inflammation and blood and digestive issues. Thus, if you have also been suffering from acne, why not give spirulina a try? But don’t forget to consult a qualified health care professional first.