The diet for the treatment of acne should be rich in fish, such as sardines or salmon, because they are sources of fat of the omega 3 type, which is anti-inflammatory, inhibiting and controlling the inflammation of the sebaceous follicles that form the spine. Foods, such as Brazil nuts, are also important to fight acne, as they are great sources of zinc, which besides helping to reduce inflammation, improves healing and decreases the secretion of fat by the skin.
Eating against acne begins to show results, usually 3 months after the change in eating habits begins.
Foods that help fight acne
Foods for treating acne can be:
- Vegetable oils of flaxseed, olive, canola or wheat germ; Tuna; Oyster; Rice bran; Garlic; Sunflower and pumpkin seed.
In addition to these foods, cocoa and shellfish are also good options to help in the treatment of acne because they have copper, which is a mineral with local antibiotic action and which stimulates the body's defense process, in addition to increasing resistance to infections, both viral as bacterial.
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Foods that cause acne
Foods related to the onset of acne are foods that facilitate the accumulation of fat in the skin, which are foods such as:
- Nuts; Chocolate; Dairy products such as milk, cheese and yoghurts; Fatty foods in general, such as fried foods, sausages, snacks; Red meat and chicken fat; Condiments; Sweets or other foods with a high glycemic index.
In the treatment of acne it is also essential to keep the skin free of impurities, using products suitable for the skin type every day. To learn how to clean your skin see: How to clean your skin with acne.
However, in the treatment of acne it may also be necessary to use high doses of vitamin A, such as more than 300, 000 IU per day for treatment, always with medical recommendation.
See a good home remedy for acne at: Home remedy for pimples (acne)
