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5 Foods That Will Put You on the Road to Being Acne Free

(Guest Post) It doesn’t take long for acne to get old. After months—especially years—of dermatologist appointments and prescriptions, enough is enough. You want your skin back. But getting professional help is only half the battle. If you suffer from acne, evaluate your diet. You might just be eating your skin’s worst enemies. Because diet influences the health of your skin, you might be making things harder on yourself by filling up on junk food. So ease your burden and eat more of these acne-fighting foods: 1. Oats Let’s start with a staple. Aside from filling you up and keeping you regular, oats and other fiber-rich foods clear up your skin. How? Oats contain a high amount of zinc, which helps convert beta-carotene into vitamin A. This vitamin calms inflammation and regulates the production of sebum (a fatty lubricant that clogs your pores if your skin produces too much of it). As if the benefits of zinc weren’t enough, oats also have low amounts of iodine—a chemical that often trig...

The Top 5 Causes Of Acne

Acne can be a source of stress, lead to low self-esteem, or prompt teasing in school. Knowing what causes acne can be the first step in getting rid of it. Here are the top five causes: Overproduction of Oil If you have abnormally oily skin, you are more prone to having a problem with acne. This is something that is genetically ingrained in your skin from birth. There is nothing you can do to stop the production of oil permanently, but you can slow it down for a period of time so that you can treat your acne. Keeping your skin clean is always the first step. Dead Skin If you do not wash your face regularly, you will have a buildup of dead skin that you cannot see but will irritate your face. Some people shed their dead skin more frequently than others or in an irregular manner. Again, washing your face and occasionally using a scrub to remove the dead skin will help to treat and prevent acne. Bacteria Foreign particles and bacteria on your skin can worsen acne or cause it to develop. ...