Eating 101: Preventing Acne

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Eating 101: Preventing Acne

Acne is a common problem among teenagers as well as adults. Heredity,

stress

and hormones all influence the appearance of inflamed hair follicles,

which

result in breakouts. While cleansing the face with a mild glycerin

soap and

applying topical treatments such as tea tree oil or benzoyl peroxide

can help,

making dietary changes can also be helpful.

 

Increase your consumption of antioxidant-rich foods, including fruits

and

vegetables.

 

Include omega-3 fatty acids like Wild Alaskan salmon or freshly

ground

flaxseeds to help reduce and prevent inflammation.

 

Drink lots of water to keep the skin hydrated and healthy.

 

Limit processed and refined foods, and opt for whole, healthful foods

instead.

 

And, don't be afraid to eat a piece of dark chocolate now and then –

there is

no link between chocolate and acne, and dark chocolate actually has

antioxidant benefits!