Acne Solution

• Wash the face two to three times a day using a mild soap: Because acne is due to a build up of oils in the skin which subsequently clog pores, simple face washing is a time honoured acne solution that works in a large number of people.

• Do not pop your spots: It is ever so tempting to pick your spots and try to pop them but this is such a bad idea. Popping your acne results in scarring and also increases the risk of infection
  

• Drink adequate amounts of water. This will keep your skin better hydrated and thus more healthy
  

• Watch your diet. Certain foods are known to increase the occurence of acne. Now you must understand that acne is not due to the consumption of these foods. Acne is hormonal in origin, however these foods increase the tendency to develop acne.
  

Refined sugars, these affect the insulin balance in your body and can lead to a worsening of acne. These include sugar, donuts, cakes, biscuits. They are foods that are said to have a high glycaemic index. What you want to do is identify these foods in your diet and replace them with foods with a low glycaemic index like fruit, soybean

Essential Fatty acids [EFAs]: Are you getting the required amount of essential fatty acids in your diet? EFAs help maintain the hormonal balance required to fight acne. Good sources of EFAs are flax seeds

Vitamin rich diet: Vitamins especially A, B and E have been shown to help improve acne. Green leafy vegetables and carrots are a good source of vitamin A. We advice against vitamin A supplements especially in women of child bearing age because this can have adverse effects on the foetus

Trace elements: These are substances that invery minimum amount in our diet is essential for our wellbeing. Examples include Zinc, Selenium and Chromium

Zinc is known to help in the the skins healing process. It also has a role in maintaining an optimal hormanal balance

Reduce Caffeine: Research has shown a link between amount of caffeine consumed and frequency in incidence of acne. So cut down your caffeine intake. Caffeine comes in the form of Coffee, tea, cola drinks,

Other things to consider cutting down on are alcohol, smoking and fried foods.

Fish and seafood is known to be good for reducing acne, probably because of it,s content of EFAs and selenium



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