Eat To Say Goodbye to Pimples and Acne

Often, you will hear people say that you are what you eat. This is in fact ,true. If you look at most people, their physical attributes and health are greatly affected by what they eat. Height and color excluded of course. Your skin especially will be greatly affected by what you eat. The healthier you eat, the more radiant it becomes. However, if you have a skin condition, this may not apply. It is one thing to eat to stay healthy and another to eat to have a clear skin.  Thus, for some conditions, you need to see the doctor to have them checked.

Controlling Acne through Food
Important to note is that there are those skin conditions that can be prevented and controlled through food. Such conditions are acne and pimples.  Acne occurs when the skin’s pores are clogged by oil and dead skin cells. It can be triggered by a number of factors such as hormones, heredity or excess oil production. Some of the foods that prevent and cure acne include:

1. Green Vegetables  e.g. Spinach
Green vegetables will really help you fight the acne. Of these vegetables, spinach takes the lead as the best vegetable you should incorporate in your diet for a clear skin. It contains chlorophyll, an essential ingredient used to clear the blood stream and digestive system off toxic elements and bacteria. The toxic elements and bacteria comprise the waste that builds up in the body, triggering acne. In addition, it is a good source of vitamin A, which acts as an anti-acne agent. This way it is able to help the skin stay acne free. The good thing is it’s a sweet food and can be easily incorporated in meals.

2. Whole Grains
Taking whole grains has been shown to improve your health. Well, as it turns out, it will also help you have a clear skin tone. A study by the American Journal of Nutrition showed that by taking whole grains, you prevent most skin breakouts such as acne.

3. Omega 3 Fatty Acids  
Acne causes inflammation. You can ease this inflammation by consuming more omega 3 rich foods. They include fish such as salmon, flax seeds, almonds and walnuts. I need not mention that omega-3 fatty acids will be important in keeping your brain healthy.

Apart from food, there are also other ingredients that you can apply on your face for treatment of acne and reduction of pimples. They include:

1. Apple Cider vinegar
This magical item will kill the bacteria that trigger acne. Another thing, with its alkalinity properties, it balances the pH of the skin, creating an environment where bacteria can’t thrive. Just like lemon juice, it dries up excess oil on the skin. In this case, you should take care to ensure it does not dry up the skin way too much. Make a mixture of apple cider vinegar and water in the ratio of 1:3. Using a cotton ball, apply the mixture on the acne and blemishes.  Ensure the face is clean and leave the mixture on for about ten minutes. Rinse your face afterward and apply a moisturizer.

2. Papaya Scrub
The reason why most beauty products will contain papaya in them is because this ingredient removes excess lipids and dead skin cell on the surface of the skin. In so doing, the skin becomes soft and smooth. It also reduces inflammation and prevents the formation of pus. Smash the fresh of a papaya into a paste that can be applied on the skin. Clean the skin and apply the paste. Let it seep in for about twenty minutes when you should rinse off with lukewarm water. Apply a moisturizer afterwards. There are other scrubs that you can use such as honey and milk scrub; egg whites scrub etc.
In the markets today, you will find acne treatment products. The above products will help you heal the natural way while these products will help especially when the acne is severe. One such product is Zeroblem. A product from the Solvaderm company, it has been used as an acne treatment remedy through healing unsightly, sore blemishes. It does so by removing the impurities and dirt that are rooted deep in the skin, which often are responsible for acne breakouts. This product goes for about $34 and the consumer reviews are promising.

Conclusion
Above, you will find a guide on how you can reduce pimples and acne on the face. Another thing to note is that myths that are associated with acne need to be dropped as that way you can allow the skin to heal. Stress, chocolate, greasy foods and dirty skin are in no way factors that trigger acne. With this in mind, you will know how best to deal with this condition.