The popular saying “you are what you eat” isn’t all nonsense. When it comes to your skin, what you eat definitely plays a big role. Our skin takes its nutrients from the food we eat, so loading up on all the right vitamins and minerals can actually help solve common skin problems like acne. Many experts have gone as far as to create “clear skin diets” that promise to zap zits before they form. Based on the simplest science, these diets actually work!
Complexion Perfection
Skin experts at Self magazine have some great recommendations for skin-clearing foods. Luckily, they’re easy to find at your local grocery store and healthy to eat in general, not just for your skin. To get a great complexion, add these to your daily diet:
Water Magic
When doctors say you need eight glasses of water a day, they aren’t joking. Drinking water is great for your overall health, but especially for your skin. Healthy skin means a healthy inside, so drink lots of water to keep everything working right. Self explains that dehydration can make your skin look dull, dry, and parched. Get at least six cups of water a day to work this watery magic on your skin.
Skin-Destroying Foods
Not everyone responds to the following foods in the same way, says Care2, but they could be causing your acne problems. It’s best to avoid highly sugary or salty foods, as well as some others that may surprise you. Experts suggest limiting or elimination these foods in your diet:
Clear Skin Diet Basics
Armed with your Do and Don’t lists, you’re now ready to tackle the clear skin diet and destroy those pimples. Make sure your daily food intake involves six glasses of water, five servings of colorful fruits and vegetables, one tablespoon of mixed fresh seeds (pumpkin, sunflower, etc.), a tablespoon of seed oils, as many organic foods as possible, dairy alternatives, and fiber-rich foods. Together, a plate full of healthy foods will go a long way toward achieving healthy, acne-free skin.
References:
Care2. 5 Foods for Clear Skin.
Natural Acne Remedy. The Clear Skin Acne Diet.
Self. The Great Skin Diet.
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