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Natural Acne Treatments For A Healthier
Skin: Part 2
by: Gregory De Villiers
Treat Acne Naturally With An Acne Diet
The importance of nutrition in preventing, controlling and eliminating acne has
already been touched upon. Let us take a closer look at how controlling what we
eat can treat acne naturally. Without a question your diet can influence the way
you look and feel. Research has shown time and again that certain food items
make you feel good while some make you unwell and unhealthy. It is good for you
to identify those food types which are healthy for you and to include these in
your diet.
An Acne Food Plan
1. If you suffer from acne, it will be helpful to reduce your intake of milk.
Your acne meal plan should not have more than maximum two glasses of milk per
day. There are a number of hormones in cow's milk which can be harmful to your
skin.
2. Eat a lot of fish. Fish is well known to have the omega 3 oils that are so
good for the heart and surprisingly also for the skin. Hence, if you want a
natural acne remedy, you need to eat more fish.
3. Have as little sugar as you can. Sweets, sugary drinks, cookies, chocolates
and similar things which contain sugar should be avoided at all costs to help
remedy acne by natural means.
4. Studies have shown that the levels of sebum in and on the skin are directly
related to the presence of acne. Adopting a plant-based, low fat food diet may
help to reduce the levels of sebum in and on your skin, thereby improving your
acne.
5. Try and increase your intake of fresh fruit and vegetables in your diet which
are loaded with acne-fighting vitamins and antioxidants.
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The goal in treating acne whether by natural
means or conventional medications, is to reduce the levels of
sebum (oils) in and on your skin. Concentrate on keeping your
skin oil-free with a healthy acne meal plan.
Vitamins For A Natural Acne Remedy
Like other organs of the body, skin needs the correct amount of
vitamins for its health. The skin defends the body against
external harmful agents as well as excreting toxic compounds
through glands and pores. Therefore, it is matter of common
sense to conclude the importance of taking the necessary amount
of vitamins for acne to assist the body's healing mechanism.
Here are some of the vitamins and minerals that can be used as
part of a natural acne treatment regimen. For more advice on
vitamins and antioxidants, visit
http://www.bodysupplementsinfo.com
Vitamin A
Studies have revealed that reduced levels of vitamin A in the
body can result in or aggravate acne. The main process whereby
vitamin A prevents or improves acne is by reducing the
production of sebum ( a natural oil that is produced in the skin
to lubricate it). Vitamin A also serves another necessary
function for the skin and overall health by serving as an
antioxidant. Antioxidants help to eliminate toxic free radicals
in the body. Green leafy vegetables, yellow or orange fruits and
carrots are the best natural sources for vitamin A.
Vitamin B
Vitamin B is actually a group of vitamins containing Thiamine
(vitamin B1), Riboflavin (vitamin B2), Niacin (also called
Nicotinic Acid/Niacinamide, vitaminB3), Pantothenic Acid,
Pyridoxine (vitamin B6), and Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12). The
vitamin B complex help to keep the skin's health. Vitamin B1
(Thiamine) is notably important due to its antioxidant role . A
lack of vitamin B can precipitate or exacerbate acne. Natural
food sources of vitamin B complex include sweet potatoes,
avocados, green pepper, chickpeas, bananas, blackcurrants and
watermelons.
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Vitamin C
Vitamin C helps in in the production of collagen in the body. Collagen is
the connective tissue found in skin and bones. Also, vitamin C fortifies
immunity and fights against infections. One should bear in mind that acne is
a skin infection and improving immune function assists in the fight against
acne. Vitamin C also boosts the body's healing powers and helps in the
absorption of iron. Smoking, taking antibiotics or oral contraceptives
depletes your body's vitamin C levels. If you fall into any of these
categories, you will need to proportionately increase your vitamin C intake.
Natural sources of vitamin C are oranges, grapefruit, lemons, blackcurrants
and blackberries.
Vitamin E
Vitamin E is another vital vitamin for a natural acne treatment. It has
antioxidant properties that work to heal and repair skin tissues. Vitamin E
protects against cellular damage by checking the oxidation of fats and also
by inhibiting the development of free radicals. A recommended daily dose of
vitamin E is 400 IU.
Besides the use of vitamins to improve symptoms of acne, the minerals zinc
and chromium are also effective in the battle against acne.
In conclusion, there are several natural acne remedies which acne sufferers
can try that have been shown to be effective in eliminating acne.
Investigate each treatment option carefully and choose the right one for
your skin.
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